One year after its groundbreaking ceremony, Salt Lake’s convention hotel—the Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City—is on schedule for completion in October 2022.
Andaz Shenzhen Bay Opens its Doors, Joining Other Hyatt Properties
Hyatt Hotels opened Andaz Shenzhen Bay in Shenzhen, China just before the New Year. The hotel is a significant addition to Hyatt’s growing portfolio in Shenzhen, joining Park Hyatt Shenzhen, Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian, Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport, Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen, Hyatt Place Shenzhen Airport and Hyatt House Shenzhen Airport.
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International WELL Building Institute, GBAC Partner for Safety Compliance
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, have announced a joint strategic initiative to accelerate the uptake of best practices that strengthen the role of buildings in the fight against COVID-19 and other infections.
Travel Coalition, Executives Call on Congress to Pass Relief Legislation
Last week week, a coalition of almost 200 travel, hotel, franchise, and state and local government groups called for Congress to not go on recess without providing relief for sectors devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, a group of 17 CEOS of the largest U.S. travel companies sent a statement to leaders in Washington, pleading to advance a subsequent round of legislative relief from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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57 New Facilities Across the Globe Earn GBAC STAR Cleaning Accreditation
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, has awarded GBAC STAR accreditation to 57 new facilities this week.
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Washington Governor Advances Statewide Meetings and Events Guidance
Due to the advocacy of the Washington Meeting and Convention Coalition (WMCC), Washington governor Jay Inslee has modified the state’s Phase 2 and Phase 3 restrictions around business meetings, professional development training and testing, and similar activities, effective from September 21. According to the new guidance, the governor’s "Safe Start" reopening plan will permit meetings and business events to be held at an indoor capacity of 30 percent or 200 guests, whichever is less (excluding venue staff)
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Three U.S. Airports Achieve GBAC STAR Accreditation
Three U.S. airports have received GBAC STAR facility accreditation from The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. They are: Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport (the first airport in the world to earn the accreditation), Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL, and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Columbus, OH.
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Stats: Most Americans Working From Home Miss In-Person Meetings
With more than 300 million Americans under stay-at-home orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many are now required to work from home and avoid all non-essential business travel. In a matter of weeks, thousands of conferences, conventions, trade shows and other face-to-face business events have been postponed or cancelled. Recent estimates from the U.S.
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Grand Hyatt to Operate New Hotel at Miami Beach Convention Center
The Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is set to open in 2023. Here’s an inside look at what’s planned.
ITB China Postponed Over Coronavirus
New dates for the event, which was originally scheduled for May 13 – 15 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, will be announced later. More here.