MICE MONDAYS / 2020-Sep-28
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📣 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
It's tough out there #eventprofs. More than ever, we need to hope for the best while planning for the worst. But we also need to support each other by staying positive.
"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." - Aristotle
👩💻 GENERAL NEWS
Virtual Events are out in full force. The latest to join the movement is the inspirational Tony Robbins, one of the world's premier self help gurus. His latest event attracted over 22,500 participants from 143 countries. Check out his video board for some inspiration 😎
The Unleash the Power Within seminar has gone virtual & TODAY is the first day‼️ Not only is it the very first time in my 43-year career that we’re doing this virtually in people’s homes, it’s also a RECORD-BREAKING #UPW attendance with 22k+ participants from 143 countries! pic.twitter.com/QqAYbdx0Sh
— Tony Robbins (@TonyRobbins) July 17, 2020
The UK events industry took a significant hit today, and Boris Johnson announced that effectively there will be no conferences or exhibitions for another 6 months.
Home
The UNWTO (United Nations World Travel Organisation) released a completely free too to help the travel industry track the recovery of the sector. Using this tool, you follow data related to travel demand in your country and around the world.
According to Event Industry News, the events sector is currently operating at 1-5% of normal capacity. 👀
🛩 TRAVEL
In positive news, Austrian Airlines has opened up a new route to China. Both China and Austria say that this is a necessary step to reinvigorate trade between to the two continents.
On 2 October we will restart our route from Vienna to Shanghai once a week! Further connections to China are a conceivable option for Austrian Airlines. With this step, we join @lufthansaNews and @FlySWISS thus offering the complete Group package to and from Shanghai again. 💪😊 pic.twitter.com/5rKyHBvm9B
— Austrian Airlines (@_austrian) September 24, 2020
Air France announced that for the winter months, it will cut back its anticipated operations to about 50% of its originally planned schedule.
Qatar Airways has been granted a massive government bailout of nearly $2 billion. The airline says it has lost nearly the same amount since March.
Reuters
In a bid to boost travel to Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines is setting up drive-thru testing areas near the main travel hubs of LA and San Francisco. There is a cost, of course, but it aims streamline the new protocols to travel safely.
Travel Weekly
🌎 DESTINATIONS
Destination? Nowhere. Yes, a handful of airlines are literally selling flights that leave the airport and return to the same airport. Qantas' 7 hour flight to nowhere sold out in 10 min.
CNN
Winter is coming, and you may not be able to fly away. So why not find a cozy local hotelier to support? This list from The Telegraph is a great starting point for anyone living in the UK.
The Telegraph
🏨 HOTELS & VENUES
Hotels around the world are desperate for new income streams. CitzenM may have something. They've just launched a subscription plan targeted at remote workers. For $600/month, members get 3 free nights at any CitizenM hotel, 3 hours of meeting space, AND 24/7 access to common areas (living rooms) for unlimited remote working.
PhocusWire
After nearly 8 years of anticipation, the Four Seasons has finally opened its doors in Madrid. This is the first Four Seasons in Spain, and it looks absolutely stunning.
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