Messages from the Leaders of the Meetings and Events Industry

• March 10, 2020: A coalition of 150 travel-related organizations issued a statement on the latest developments around coronavirus.
   
• March 5, 2020: The health and wellbeing of the public is always paramount. The goal, of course, in any moment of public health concern is to be guided by expert information, grounded in scientific and medical data, and sourced from public health and government authorities.

Known Meetings Taking Place, Postponed or Canceled:

Northstar Meetings Group is tracking known meetings and conventions that are still taking place or have been postponed or canceled. You may see a list here.

We are keeping an internal list of all meetings that have been canceled. Please let us know about any known cancelations by filling out this form.

Resourceful Tips & Articles:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) prepared the top 10 steps every person can take daily to help prevent the spread of illness.
• Learn about why reducing travel will not slow the coronavirus, courtesy of the World Travel & Tourism Council.
• Read a news article from the Nashville CVC about meeting cancellations in their destination.
• The Colorado Convention Center is taking pre-emptive steps to enhance health protocols and reduce meeting cancellations.

Industry Outlook:

• Tourism Economics released its Analysis of Covid-19 Potential Impacts on US International and Domestic Travel.