As the summer travel season approaches, your groups may be asking questions about the Zika virus. The U.S. Travel Association has created a Toolkit to address Zika-related questions. The Toolkit delineates ways individuals can be protected from this virus, includes Zika talking points, and sets forth what the experts are saying.
From May 1 to May 7, the national travel and tourism industry is being celebrated. National Travel and Tourism Week was established in 1983 to showcase the unique value travel holds for our economy and how it benefits each individual's personal well-being. Throughout the week, travel and tourism professionals like you will work to promote the industry's contributions to the U.S. economy. Election season is upon us—and it is time for you to "stump" for the travel industry!
Calling all travel industry professionals! Tourism Cares and travel industry professionals are teaming up to clean things up. The Tourism Cares for the Mississippi River volunteer program is part of the National Park Service's (NPS) Centennial Celebration and is the third event of its kind. On May 19 and 20, 150 travel industry professionals will help restore the Coldwater Spring site in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) has announced the 2016 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario. This list also includes Festivals and Events of Distinction, a select group that represents some of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province. If your travelers have festivals on the brain, a trip to Ontario, Canada, may be in order!
In spring 2018, Hard Rock Hotel is coming to Atlanta. This famous, lyrical hotel will be fully equipped with unmatched amenities. Guest will enjoy cocktails on the hotel's rooftop oasis, schmooze in a vibrant lobby lounge, and delight in a variety of other offerings exclusive to the Hard Rock Hotel Brand. The hotel will be located next to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Stadium—future home of the Atlanta Falcons.
