Travelers Prefer Destinations Which Require Face Masks According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, about 60% prefer destinations which require face masks in public, with a third of those reporting they will ONLY visit destinations with mandatory face mask orders. In contrast, only 9% are less likely to visit a
Brand USA is presenting a research update at 1 p.m. today. Brand USA’s Vice President, Research & Analytics Carroll Rheem will provide an update on international market conditions – the status of the pandemic, the economic outlook and consumer sentiment. The program will be presented via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/BrandUSAWebinar. Established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 as
The application for the CARES Act Relief Funds is now available on the Greene County website. A dedicated “CARES Act Relief Fund” button is on the main navigation of the homepage. From that button, users will find the application link under the “General Information” tab where each requesting entity or organization will register. Once registered,
Here are some helpful tips and information for event organizers, travelers and hoteliers. Podcast: Best Practices for Hybrid Events The freeze on live-in-person events in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many meeting planners to become more comfortable creating digital meetings. As physical gatherings slowly and haltingly return, these same planners can channel
Travel Intentions Fade as U.S. COVID-19 Cases Soar H2R Market Research News of COVID-19 cases surging across the U.S. appears to have dampened consumer travel intentions. This wave of research reveals a decidedly less adventurous traveling public. Consumers are far less likely to feel safe traveling outside of their community compared to early June (-17
Here’s information you can use as you plan events – either in person or virtually – and for motivating your staff. Tips for In-Person Events Safe Travel Protocols with Guidance for Restarting Events The protocols, backed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, include recommendations for airlines, airports, hotels and more. How to Create a
Pre-production is well underway for the 2021 Official Missouri Travel Guide published annually by the Missouri Division of Tourism. The deadline for updating or adding free listings is June 26 and the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging local businesses to participate so the area is represented well. Please access your account at industry.visitmo.com and update
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will present its monthly Good Morning, Springfield! program virtually this month and has a program available via conference call for employers to learn about liability during reopening and recovery. Click the links below for more information. Good Morning, Springfield! State of the City In the June edition of Good
Destinations International is offering two complimentary webinars for the travel industry Wednesday. One will focus on recovery strategies and the other on Economic Development Administration Grants. Click on the headlines to register. Biweekly Industry Update: Prepare for the Bounce Back It is time to prepare for a show of interest in rescheduling flights, hotel nights
The Missouri Departments of Economic Development, Labor and Industrial Relations, and Health and Senior Services, are offering a free webinar addressing tourism and hospitality industry operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will provide an overview of testing guidelines and support services, along with practices to consider if there’s an outbreak at a tourism/hospitality business
