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When you’re traveling for business, a conference or meetings, it’s important to find time away to relax. Here are some suggestions for entertainment, dining, drinking, socializing — just having a good time.
3 DMOs on Group Business in the Living-With-COVID-19 World
Destination and venue leaders from three convention cities share how they have weathered the first half of 2020 and what they are doing to prepare for the future.
Survey Reveals Consumer Concerns About Resuming Travel
Research group Dynata surveyed thousands of travelers in 11 countries, asking them what COVID-19 health and safety procedures would make them feel comfortable enough to resume air travel and hotel stays, among other activities.
America’s Best Small Cities List Takes on New Meaning During Pandemic
Resonance Consultancy’s annual list was compiled using data gathered prior to the pandemic but could provide insights for planners seeking destinations with a smaller footprint to accommodate attendees in the wake of COVID-19.
U.K. Destination Leaders Reflect on Coming Back Stronger
In a roundtable conversation hosted by VisitBritain, U.K. destination leaders discussed what they’ll need to do to bring business back once the COVID-19 crisis has abated.
2 Things Event Organizers Can Learn from Air Travel During the Pandemic
I boarded a plane last week for the first time in four months. Here’s what I think event organizers can take away from my experience.
Back to Business Travel Safety Guidelines
ALHI publishes an online resource so planners are kept up to date on the latest health and safety measures in place from airports to hotels to event venues.
New Survey Shows a Sign of Hope for the Return of Travel
Over the next six weeks, nearly half of U.S. travelers have plans for their first trip since the COVID-19 pandemic began keeping them at home.
U.S. Travel: Act Now to Help Win Government Support for DMOs
CARES Act was a good start but more aid is needed, the U.S. Travel Association says as it seeks to apply pressure on Congress to provide additional relief for the travel industry.
Smaller Cities Are Boosting Leisure & Business Events Offerings
Today, event attendees are tourists, too. Here are a handful of rising global destinations that have the goods planners need and the attractions delegates want.
Island-Hopping in Japan
A recent fam trip to Osaka — for the jointly held VJTM 2019 and Tourism EXPO Japan (TEJ) 2019 — and the island of Hokkaido revealed two very different faces of Japan.
Puppies, Meditation, and No Political Arguments: Aruba’s ‘Election Disconnection’ Campaign
Already stressed out about casting a ballot in November? Aruba’s ‘Election Disconnection’ Campaign aims to offer U.S. voters a unique escape.
Meet Benny, the New Invite-Only Hotel Booking Tool
Finding hotel options is typically easy, but there’s an additional step required to browse rates at Benny: You have to know someone who knows someone who knows hotels.