U.S., March 18 -- The Meetings Mean Business Coalition has issued the following statement, given the continued global impact of COVID-19.

"In light of recent guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and local public health authorities, the Meetings Mean Business Coalition - along with our global industry partners - will postpone Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID).

GMID, previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020, is an annual day of advocacy that shines a light on the positive impact that face-to-face meetings have on businesses and the economy.

In 2019, GMID brought together meetings industry advocates, including key decision-makers in business and policy, ...