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Memphis hosts one of the first national conferences for tourism industry since the pandemic
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/travel/memphis-hosts-one-of-the-first-national-conferences-for-tourism-industry-since-the-pandemic/522-fbde3b50-1352-4b24-8e77-915340b3c5d6National tour industry professionals chose Memphis, specifically to host their very first meeting since December of 2019. The Bluff City flung its arms wide open to visitors as a place where you can find a party done right and safely.
Wednesday, travel professionals from all over stepped off buses into Midtown, destination the Memphis Zoo.
"When I pulled up tonight and saw 3 buses I thought it was the good ole days. It's been so long, Rudy since we've seen that. We couldn't be happier," said Kevin Kane of Memphis Tourism.
More at link. Safely? Memphis? Really? What planet do these people live on? And what in the name of sanity would prompt them to host a gathering of people during a pandemic?
