Russell, Michelle2020-12-242020-12-242020-12-21http://hdl.handle.net/10919/101650The events industry remains hopeful of as the first wave of vaccine recipients, first responders, receive their COVID-19 vaccination. This comes at a time were many planners and suppliers have grown frustrated with the virtual events platform and are desperately ready to get back to in-person meetings. However, even if the vaccine is distributed quicker than expected, planners will still be facing travel restrictions, state mandates, and corporate travel bands for their attendees.application/pdfenIn Copyright (InC)COVID-19Pandemic ResponseEventsMarriott InternationalCommitment to CleanGroup TravelArticlehttps://www.pcma.org/covid19-vaccines-give-business-events-professionals-optimism/