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Theater Owners Create $2.4 Million Fund for Cinema Workers
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and the Pioneers Assistance Fund have created an initial $2.4 million fund to provide financial assistance to movie theater employees who need help due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizations said Monday that the first part of the initiative is a grant program that will provide a stipend […]
New Dates on CineEurope 2020
Out of concern for the safety and welfare of everyone involved, CineEurope 2020 Convention will be postponed. CineEurope will now run four days at the CCIB in Barcelona from August 3-6, 2020. Please stay tuned for further updates and stay safe during these unprecedented times. Source: CineEurope
NATO Memo: Phase III Stimulus Legislation + Action Alert
Yesterday, Senate Republicans introduced phase III of the COVID-19 stimulus effort. In addition to provisions on assistance to individuals and families, the legislation includes many of the key priorities NATO has been fighting for: loan guarantees for severely distressed sectors; small business loans that can be used for a variety of costs, including mortgage and […]
Unsolicited Orlando Expo Room Scam
The 2020 NAC Concession & Hospitality EXPO is scheduled for July 28 – 31 at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando. The hotel is adjacent to Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) and all the amenities and varied entertainment Walt Disney World provides. NAC members and exhibitors may receive unsolicited phone calls from companies stating that […]
NATO Asking for Federal Relief
As the coronavirus outbreak forces theater chains to shutter in order to help stem the spread of the virus, the National Association of Theater Owners is asking Congress to provide relief measures for its 150,000 employees. “The business model of the movie theater industry is uniquely vulnerable in the present crisis,” NATO wrote in a […]
NAC Statement on Coronavirus Health and Safety
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the lives and daily routines of people all over the world, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) remains committed to supporting the Concessions and Hospitality Industry as it complies with government mandates and self-imposed closures to help control the spread of Covid-19. As an industry and an association, we are […]
North American Theater Chains Respond to Coronavirus with Reduced Seating Capacity, Closures
Several North American theater chains announced closures or reduced seating capacity in response to Covid-19.CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE STORY
CinemaCon and Related NAC Activities Cancelled
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 CinemaCon, CLICK HERE FOR THE CINEMACON STATEMENT, The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) regrets to announce that all NAC activities at CinemaCon have also been cancelled or altered. The decision by NATO and CinemaCon could not have been easy, but we congratulate and support the CinemaCon Team and […]
NAC Statement on Coronavirus Impact on the Concessions Marketplace
The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), as the trade association for the Recreation and Leisure-time Food and Beverage Concessions Industry, continues to monitor the situation concerning the global COVID-19 outbreak. This unprecedented situation is very fluid and we simply don’t have all the facts on Industry impacts at this time. We are in communication with […]
Laboring with a Multi-Generational Workforce Seminar/Podcasts to Debut in March – Postponed
(Due to a State of California Mandate, the live session on March 12 is postponed until further notice) “Laboring with a Multi-Generational Workforce,” will highlight the various generations of workers and how they perceive the work environment. It will provide perspective on how to integrate diverse age groups and priorities from the employer. You can […]
