Browsing by Author "Edelstein, Loren G."

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    CDC Says To Stay Home, But 45 Million People Will Travel Anyways This Thanksgiving
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-20)
    U.S. Travel Association President & CEO, Roger Dow, pleads with travelers to wear their mask to not only protect themselves, but those around them this Thanksgiving holiday. Dow continued to push the message out that the travel sector is doing the best they can to provide travelers the safest door-to-door option over the upcoming holidays. Experts anticipate the spread of COVID-19 to magnify due to the influx of 45 million Americans traveling this upcoming week.
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    Covid Vaccines Bring New Hope, But Not New Meetings
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2021-01-21)
    The COVID-19 pandemic is not the only worrisome factor that planners will have to consider when the United States returns to in person events. Many planners are concerned regarding the civil unreset at the nation's capital and the various attitudes around mask wearing highlights an on-going issue. However, planners have become more confident with virtual platforms and technology month over month. Many planners will look to resume in-person meetings as early as Q2, but majority around Q3.
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    Most Remote Workers Would Rather Quit Than Go Back to the Office
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2021-04-20)
    A survey done by Flexjobs outsourced to roughly 2000 participants noted that more than half would look for a new job if their job required them to work from the office. The survey results indicate a desire to work from home than from the office due to the fact that it saves more money and flexable hours. Many employees have become accustom to the work from home environment and heavily prefer that work will stay at home and not in the office. This does not bode well for the travel industry as many participants selected that they appreciated the lack of business travel from this past year.
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    Proposed Covid-Relief Act Would Bring Aid to Travel Businesses
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-12-09)
    2020 was a devastating year for the world, especially those who make up the travel and tourism sector. The travel industry is expected to finish the year off down 45% than it was at the close of 2019. Roughly 1/3 of the United States current unemployment is made up of jobs that are related to the travel sector. The industry remains hopeful that relief will be coming shortly to the industries and families that need it the most.
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    Should We Be Holding In-Person Meetings?
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-17)
    In a survey conducted by Northstar Meetings Group, the main consensus was that if individuals want to travel, they should travel. MPI held an in-person meeting of 600 people this November, but faced backlash from members of the industry for holding an event in a COVID-19 red-zone. As in-person events start to make their way back to the industry, attendees should remain vigilant and follow the three Ws. "wear your mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance"
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    Travel – ‘Lets Go There’ Campaign Aims to encourage U.S. Leisure and Business Travel
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-09-08)
    The U.S. Travel Association has launched the ‘Let’s Go There’ campaign to encourage Americans to begin the process of planning their next vacations or travel adventures. The key of this campaign is to get Americans excited about traveling when they feel comfortable to do so amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Travel has also launched the ‘Let’s Go There, Soon’ campaign for professionals who are interested in the initiative, but not ready to start promoting travel to their organization.
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    U.S. Election Outcome Yields Hope, But Plans for In-Person Events Shift to Later in '21
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-19)
    A survey conducted by the Northstar Meetings Group has determined that while many industry professionals are eager to get back to in person events, meeting planners are not so on-board with the idea. Fear remains one of the largest forward facing challenges along with the priority of rebooking previous contracts. Many industry professionals are hopeful that the new admiration will bring positive change to the meetings and hospitality industry.
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    Updated: What a Biden Presidency will Mean for Travel and Meetings
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-11)
    Tori Emerson Barnes & Roger Dow of U.S. Travel highlight what a Biden Administration will mean for the Travel Industry. Travel experts expect the GA Senate run-off to be an important race for the industry as it will determine which party will control the Senate. However, regardless of Senate control, the Travel and Hospitality Industry expect both parties to work together towards bringing travel back to the U.S. as the pandemic declines. An additional focus to follow will be on the CARES Act and more funding towards the Travel and Hospitality Industries.
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    What a Biden Presidency Will Mean for Meetings
    Edelstein, Loren G. (Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-09)
    The Hospitality Industry will look to see a positive trickle down effect of President Elect Joe Biden's plans on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of modern infrastructure. To combat the recent surge of COVIOD-19 cases, Biden plans to make testing widely available, eliminate cost barriers, and provide aid to hard hit industries and working families. Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan will focus on creating sustainable infrastructure to U.S. cities and towns.