Business/Event Resources
Travel in the New Normal: Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safty of All Travelers - Prepared by the U.S. Travel Association and developed based on centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and US White House guidelines: "Opening Up America Again" and in sultation wth public health experts.
Events Industry Council: The EIC conducted a free webinar recently and has put together a long list of resources from industry associations and professionals that can help with important decision-making. This information speaks directly to the effect on the business events industry. Click here to visit EIC's COVID-19 page.
Advocacy Efforts - Collaborative efforts with the EIC have resulted in a number of communication pieces in support of relief effort for the events industry.
- M. Rubio 20 March 2020 sent Fri, 20 March to robust list of key US Representatives
- A Global Focused Letter that can be used for advocacy outside the United States
- A US Focus Letter that can be used for advocacy in the United States
- EIC Global Economi Significance Study (pdf)
- Customizable Global Relief Letter
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Local CVB/Tourism Burueau/DMO Websites: Stay in close communication and rely on your CVB/Tourism Bureau/DMO for up to date information for your destination. Many have added pages and resources specific to their destination as they are working closely with government officials, especially as it pertains to travel restrictions into specific destinations.
NFIB - National Federation of Independent Business (US): NFIB is the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Since its founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses, and remains so today.
COVID-19 Related News
Travel Industry Outlines Reopening Guidelines 4 May 2020
Can You Cancel a Contract Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)? 31 March 2020
How to Preserve Revenue When an Event Is Cancelled or Postponed by Coronavirus (23 March 2020)
Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, These In-Person Meetings Have Become Online Events (23 March 2020)
How is the Events Industry Grappling with COVID-19? (23 March 2020)
Event Professionals Rally Behind Petition for Federal Aid to Combat Coronavirus Impact (23 March 2020)
Singapore's Ministry of Health Announces New Guidelines for Events to Reduce Risk of Coronavirus Transmission (20 March 2020)
Tips on Keeping Your Event Business Afloat (17 March 2020)
Health Information Resourses
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have regular updates as they receive information.