Meetings and Events
When will large gatherings and meetings finally return?
Get used to hybrid meetings, they will be around for awhile. Check out this article where I was interviewed to talk about the Meetings and Events Industry with boston.com!
Clients can now post their contract planning projects on Cadre!
Cadre is a great tool where you can create your freelancer profile and add your skills, work experience, and any other relevant information to help you succeed. Cadre connects you to meeting planners, event staff, and additional event industry professionals. It is also a great tool for people having an event and needing to contract people to freelance for you! Check it out!
Peeps!
Animated Movie Based On Peeps Candy In The Works From Wonder Street
As everyone probably can guess by now I have an obsession with Peeps. I am totally ok with that, how can you not like them??!! I am happy to share that there is an animated movie in the works on Peeps. You bet I will be one of the first to see it!
Travel
Travel restrictions by country: Here's where Americans can visit this summer
Here is a list of countries Americans can visit this summer if the CDC says it is OK to travel. However, you will find a lot of restrictions. The catch is for international flights, all travelers, including vaccinated Americans need to show a negative covid test before returning.
White House says fully vaccinated can now travel, updates other guidance
Fully vaccinated people can travel with "low risk" to themselves. This article lists the different rules when traveling for people who are fully vaccinated.
Spotless carpets and 100 years of history at Portland’s only vacuum cleaner museum
Take a look at one of the weirdest museums in the United States located in Portland, Oregon. There are 25 vacuums on display ranging from the 1800s to 1970s. The exhibit is displayed in its namesake store, Stark's Vacuums.
The 8 Most Beautiful Lodges in America's National Parks
A round-up of the best scenic accommodations at some of the countries spectacular national parks.
In Honor of Earth Day
The Hotel Companies Most Friendly to the Environment: New Skift Research
In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd check out this Skift Report on the most environmentally friendly hotel companies! "Many hotel companies have started reducing their emissions, and now more than ever, as tourism is at a low point, there is an opportunity to reflect on current hotel practices and guest expectations, and make changes where possible."
This Hotel Is Made of Recycled Shipping Containers — and It’s In One of the Most Charming Towns in Texas
The Flophouze in Round Top, Texas is a fabulous eco-friendly hotel. "The hotel is made up of recycled shipping containers, each one gutted and then re-fitted with bedrooms and bathrooms, all using sustainably harvested wood from White's farm in upstate New York and reclaimed lumber from a distillery in Kentucky." Check this article out to see what other materials the hotel uses to make it eco-friendly!
This Architectural Icon Will Soon Be the Greenest Hotel in the U.S.
Opening Fall of 2021 Hotel Marcel will be the greenest hotel in the United States. The hotel will be LEED Platinum certified, have solar panels on the roof and as parking canopies. Hotel Marcel will be the first all-electric hotel in the United States. The kitchen and laundry will be powered by renewable on site-energy. See other reasons the hotel will be the greenest hotel in the U.S. and more about the architect and what else he has built.
