COVID-19 News & Resources

We know the impact an event cancellation can have on your business. NACE continues to monitor developments around COVID-19 and will provide consolidated and essential updates and resources on this page as we learn more.

• Prevention guidelines recommended by the CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Travel Health Guidelines

Latest from the NACE National Board

• On-Demand – NACE Member Virtual Meeting: COVID-19 Response and Slides

CARES ACT Resources

• U.S. Travel Association Guide to CARES Act Eligibility
• Independent Catering and Event Professionals Eligible for Unemployment Assistance Under Federal CARES Act Stimulus Bill
• Resources Available for Catering and Events Businesses under the New CARES Act
• Paycheck Protection Program Summary
• Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• The Three-Step Process for Disaster Loans with the SBA
• Paycheck Protection Program vs. EIDL Flow Chart By AHLA – American Hotel & Lodging Association
• Debt Relief for Small Businesses

Upcoming and On-Demand Events

• April 3 Navigating COVID-19 for Event Professionals Webinar with Jennifer Perna, Jody Cox, Roy Porter, and CeCe Todd
• Aleya Harris: Navigating Through Crisis  Various dates and times
• April 14 Global Meetings Industry Day: Virtual
• On-Demand Facebook LIVE: The Implications of Covid-19 on Your Event Business  
• On-Demand Discussion of critical insurance and legal considerations for event professionals Hosted by EIC
• On-Demand [Roundtable] Learning from the pros: How to overcome tough times in the industry and Key Take-Aways
• On-Demand DC NACE: The Effects of COVID-19 on the Industry
• On-Demand Philly NACE: State of the Industry – Hospitality & Events Forum
• Rachel Sheerin: Motivating, Managing, and Handling Business in Times of Crisis  Replays Available

Latest News

• Updated 3/27 – House passes $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and business loans
• Updated 3/23 – NACE Signs Letter Supporting Travel and Events Aid
• Updated 3/20 – Due to Coronavirus, These Countries and States Have Banned Events
• Updated 3/19 – Marriott charts solvency plans amid COVID-19 pandemic
• Updated 3/19 – CEIR Reports on Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Exhibition Industry
• Updated 3/18 – Travel Industry Seeking Federal Relief for Catastrophic Coronavirus-Related Losses
• Updated 3/18 – Hotel and Industry leaders met at the White House and spoke on behalf of the Hospitality Industry
• Updated 3/18 – Global Meetings Industry Day Postponed
• Updated 3/17 – Facebook announces $100 million program for small businesses impacted by coronavirus
• Updated 3/17 – Report: Marriott To Furlough Tens Of Thousands Of Employees Amid Coronavirus Closures
• Updated 3/17 – Harvard Business Review: Slow Down to Make Better Decisions in a Crisis
• Updated 3/16 – Guidelines call for no groups bigger than 10; Trump says restrictions could last into August
• Updated 3/16 – Small Business Administration To Provide Recovery Loans to Small Businesses
• Updated 3/16 – The CDC recommends event organizers cancel or postpone events with 50 people or more for 8 weeks
• Updated 3/15 – All Las Vegas MGM casinos, hotels to temporarily close – At this time, the 2020 NACE Experience Conference in Las Vegas is still proceeding as planned and moving forward as scheduled.

Resources For Event Businesses

• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
• Best Practice and Legal Guidance 
• Cancellation Insurance Fallout: The Cost of Doing the Right Thing With Your Event
• The Latest Meetings Industry Statements, Resources and Responses to Coronavirus
• Essential Legal Tips for Event Cancellation and Postponement
• So Your Event Was Canceled Because of Coronavirus Concerns. What Now?
• What Business Events Professionals Need to Know About the COVID-19 Coronavirus
• A Guide to Crisis Communications for Business Events Strategists
• Webinar: Is Your Event Covered in a Crisis Situation? Hosted by PCMA
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
• Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About Cancelling an Event and Liability Risks
• Webinar: Contract Crisis Preparedness For Suppliers Hosted by PCMA
• Did Your Contract Anticipate the Arrival of Coronavirus?
• The Coronavirus and Contract Disputes – 10 Tips for Managing Legal Risk from Global Supply Chain Disruption
• What event organizers need to know about Coronavirus and canceling contracts
• SARS Hits Spring Meetings (June 1, 2013)

Resources for Catering Businesses

• COVID-19 Resources for Caterers
• Restructuring Your Commercial Lease in Times of Crisis
• Covid-19 Social Media Survival Guide for Drop-Off Caterers
• Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• COVID-19 Resources by State for Restaurants and Food Businesses