Venues in Lakeland, Florida and Austin, Texas earn GBAC STAR accreditation
March 16, 2021
The RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Fla., and the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Tex., have both earned GBAC STAR accreditation.
Tag Archives: COVID-19
Longest year ever: Meeting professionals reflect on 365 days of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 10, 2021
Today marks one year since the World Health Organization officially designated COVID-19 as a pandemic.
World Swan and Dolphin Resort offering COVID-19 testing for meeting professionals
February 15, 2021
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering a selection of health protocol options, including COVID-19 testing.
Innovations in the ‘bleisure’ sector create new business opportunities for hoteliers
February 10, 2021
Meetings and conventions historically have played a significant role in the health and success of the hospitality market.
According to a study by the Convention Industry Council, meetings in the U.S. generate approximately $440 billion annually. Other data by the organization shows there are nearly 1.9 million conventions nationwide each …
AHLA calls on Biden administration to select hotels as COVID-19 vaccination sites
January 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has sent a proposal to the Biden-Harris administration asking that they select hotels as COVID-19 vaccination sites.
In a letter to the newly inaugurated administration, AHLA president and CEO Chip Rogers said the hotel industry has the “existing infrastructure …
Arlington, Texas earns GBAC STAR accreditation for 23 public facilities
January 18, 2021
ARLINGTON, Tex. –The City of Arlington, Tex., has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
Arlington is the first U.S. city to be recognized for implementing the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention …
Bahamas’ Resorts World Bimini to welcome guests back this holiday season
December 24, 2020
Resorts World Bimini, located in the Bahamas just 50 nautical miles from Miami, will re-open on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
U.S. Travel Association applauds $900 billion COVID-19 relief package
December 22, 2020
As the end of 2020 near, U.S. Congress has passed a nearly $900 billion COVID-19 relief package.
Austin Convention Center Earns GBAC STAR accreditation
December 15, 2020
The Austin Convention Center (ACC) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.
Virtual holiday family gatherings: Creative ideas from an event planner
December 10, 2020
With the holidays around the corner, many families find themselves caught between wanting to respect family traditions and stay connected while recognizing the shifting restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
