Global News
May 2021
B-travel To Be Held In June With The Aim To Reactivate Spanish Tourism Sector -Travel , the show specializing in experience tourism returns, from 11 to 13 June, with an edition that aims to contribute to the reactivation of the Spanish tourism sector, an industry especially affected by the effects of the pandemic and fundamental to the economy. The event, part of the resumption of the face-to-face activity of Fira de Barcelona, will bring together a wide range of the best local, regional, national and international destinations in the Palau 8 of the Montjuïc fairgrounds.
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Under the motto Reactiva-T, the show organized by Fira de Barcelona will have a unique edition with a format adapted to the current situation, and with all the security measures, which will promote local and sustainable tourism. With the
aim of guaranteeing the safety of operators, exhibitors and visitors, the prevention and safety protocol against the Covid-19 that Fira de Barcelona has developed will be applied to B-Travel 2021, with the advice of the Hospital Barcelona Clinic. The trade fair has also received the international Safe Travels seal awarded by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The president of the organizing committee,
Martí Sarrate, pointed out "the importance of holding this event in the current circumstances to respond to the need of the tourism sector to have a commercial and outreach platform such as B-Travel" and highlighted the role of the show as "an essential catalyst to promote the activity of all the agents that make up national tourism.” For her part, the director of the show, Marta Serra, stated that “the organization has worked closely with all sectoral representatives, from companies to travel agencies, through national and international promotion bodies, to design an event that is useful for their interests and attractive to the visitor, with more desire than ever to travel again.
Washington, DC Fully Reopens For Meetings, Conventions, Trade Shows And Special Events tarting from May 21, Washington, DC fully reopens for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. The hospitality alliance, comprised of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, Events DC, the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C. and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is leading an industry-wide effort to support customers meeting in the nation's capital. The Still Connected approach is twofold: first, is a focus on health standards, and second is a focus on DC's exclusive benefits that facilitate commerce thriving in the city.
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“After more than a year of navigating the pandemic together, it's clear that nothing
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replaces face-to-face meetings. As a city, we take protective measures against COVID-19 seriously, and beyond that, meeting in Washington, DC provides many benefits,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, DDC. “DC is walkable and accessible, and our hospitality partners across venues and event spaces, restaurants and hotels are dedicated to providing an experience that will lead to client success.” “This year has tested our resilience and demonstrated the incredible strength of our community,” said Greg O'Dell, president and CEO of Events DC. “As we emerge from the pandemic, we know there is a pent-up demand for travel and a return to word-class meeting and event experiences in Washington, DC. We've spent the last year implementing the
latest health and safety protocols to position Events DC as an industry leader and to put the safety of our guests and staff as our highest priority for reopening.” Events DC, operators of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, has created a comprehensive plan focused on cleanliness and health. Because of the dedicated efforts, the center, along with other Events DC venues, was awarded GBAC STAR™ certification.
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