Democratic Convention Pushed Back to August
The 2020 Democratic Convention originally scheduled for July 13-17 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee has been rescheduled for the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
CARES Act Offers Some Relief for Travel Industry
The CARES Act, the largest economic relief package in our nation’s history, was signed into law on March 27 and includes major provisions to deliver economic support to travel businesses, travel workers and their families.
Survey of DMOs Shows Impact of COVID-19
Since last week, the percentage of destinations reporting coronavirus-related postponements and/or cancellations of conferences, meetings or events surged from under 40% to almost 100%.
Wisconsin Hotels Close Amid COVID-19 Emergency
Two of Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ downtown Milwaukee properties, as well as one in Lake Geneva, join the growing list of hotel closures across the state.
Are You Covered? Event Cancellation Insurance
The COVID-19 emergency has left many meeting planners scrambling to read the fine print of their contracts with venues, suppliers and clients.
32 Working from Home Tips
Working from home has become a requirement for many of us navigating the COVID-19 crisis.
10 Best Practices for Communicating About Events During COVID-19
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has affected many and industry and associations are not exempt. As you sort through the news, consult with experts, and plan with your team, 360 Live Media has developed a list of the best practices that they are seeing across the events industry landscape.
8 Tips for Better Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have become a necessity for carrying on business during the COVID-19 crisis.
Aventri Secures Three Partnerships to Offer Virtual Events
Aventri’s new offerings provide all current customers and any event planners globally with the option to move their events to a virtual platform or to add a digital component to any event.
Meeting and Event Planners Prepare to Absorb Financial Shock from Coronavirus Fallout
Planners are fielding phone calls and emails from clients calling off contracts, many of which aren’t ready to commit to new contract terms or dates.