The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of traveling. The latest protocols include convention centers, meetings and events, as well as airports and airlines.

Here are the WTTC’s new protocols regarding safe MICE-sector travel:

Benchmark, A Global Hospitality Company, has officially launched its recovery initiative that will support meeting planners and partners while creating new solutions for the industry in a post-COVID-19 world. In effect through March 2021, the plan mitigates the risk and uncertainty of committing to new meetings and events. To provide reassurance to corporate planners, the plan includes flexible short-term bookings, relaxed attrition and cancellation fees and 100 percent credit given on rebookings. 

Stockholm has a good reputation as being a leader at the forefront of environmental and sustainability issues; however, the good work is not always reflected in international rankings. Sustainable Meet Stockholm, a new collaboration and marketing project, wants to change that by putting Stockholm on the map as the top destination for sustainable meetings. 

Egencia, a business travel platform by Expedia Group, has announced the Helping Healthcare travel program to assist global healthcare providers with securing hotels for employees who are safely distancing from family or traveling to COVID-impacted areas.

As part of the renewed partnership, Lyft and GBT will offer GBT clients a promotional rebate on ground spend. Details here.

The company has tapped "charter guru" Bruce Setloff to assist Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours and Emerald Waterways in an advisory role. Get the details here.

The program offers point-based incentives and a 10 percent group discount. Get the details here.

Aventuras Mayas Signature packages allow groups to custom-build their own itineraries. More here.

There’s an unusual experience in Las Vegas this year that’s available for holiday parties and corporate and private groups. Take a look.

The 13th annual SITE Classic concluded last week at Grand Hyatt, Baha Mar in the Bahamas with 300 incentive travel professionals in attendance. Here's an inside look.