Sometime in November, air travelers from dozens of countries will be allowed into America with proof of vaccination. But “sometime” brings great uncertainty to the November 9-11 IMEX America show.

Specially trained dogs are the next line of defense to keep events Covid-free.

Online attendees will still be part of many meetings going forward. For them, planners need to replicate a major benefit of in-person attendance: “happy coincidences.”

While domestic vaccine mandates are not supported by the umbrella group U.S. Travel, its leader and those from other associations stand behind the idea that vaccines are “the fastest path to normalcy” along with a “layered approach” to safety.

By end of October, air, train, and sea travelers in Canada must show proof of vaccination, sharpening the U.S. travel industry’s debate about proposed vaccine mandates.

Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. The city bounced back quickly, however.

The mid-August survey also found an increasing percentage of Americans in favor of showing vaccination proof for hotel stays, restaurant dining, and going to the office or work site.

Does the request for proposal you send to audiovisual providers assess their ability to shift to and work effectively in a virtual or hybrid format?

IMEX America adopts what its CEO calls “the unofficial gold standard” of in-person safe-event protocols for its November 8-11 show.

The latest research on resuming robust business-travel activity—especially for meetings and events—paints a sobering picture.