1. GRAMMYS PAY TRIBUTE TO KOBE BRYANT: The Grammys pivoted to pay tribute to former N.B.A. superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. Performers including Lizzo to Lil Nas X to host Alicia Keys honored Bryant, who played with the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center, the same venue as the Grammys. Essence: "Keys said that the Academy 'wanted to do something' to honor Bryant, his daughter, and the others who perished in the crash. Then she began a soulful rendition of Boyz II Men’s 1991 hit song, 'It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye.' The Philadelphia R&B group, who grew up in the same city as Bryant, then joined Keys onstage."

2. HOW CORONAVIRUS IS HARMING TRAVEL AND TOURISM: As the coronavirus spreads beyond the outbreak site in Wuhan, China—five cases have been confirmed in the U.S.—its impact also is spreading to travel and hospitality companies. USA Today: "Companies that get lots of business directly from China, particularly in the travel industry, are being hurt most. Las Vegas Sands and Wynn Resorts get the majority of their revenue from casinos in Macao, on the southern coast of China. Each lost more than 8 percent this past week. Airlines have been hurt by worries that the outbreak will keep customers from flying not only to and from China but across the region. ... But the impact could be felt beyond China. Consider Hawaii. Chinese tourists are the highest-spending visitors to the state, shelling out $349 per person per day in 2018. If Chinese vacationers stay home, U.S. hoteliers are vulnerable even if they have no locations in Asia."

3. BAFTA AWARDS SUGGEST SUSTAINABLE DRESS CODE: Stars headed to the Bafta awards in London next week are being asked to re-wear old gowns, rent a new one, or make another choice to "dress sustainably." To help them, organizers are providing a sustainable fashion guide created by the London College of Fashion’s Centre for Sustainability. Harper's Bazaar: "The goal is that the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 will be carbon neutral, working towards having a net positive impact on the environment. From travel and food, to branding and materials, Bafta is ensuring the awards are as sustainable as possible."

INDUSTRY NEWS: Events Industry Council launched EIC Knowledge Hub, a new online learning platform for event professionals with education, best practices, courses, and more. The new hub allows event professionals to take courses and sessions on topics such as sustainability, risk management, meeting or event design, and strategic planning.

LOS ANGELES: S Bar opened on January 17 adjacent to the Philippe Starck-designed Katsuya space in Brentwood. The new mixology-focused lounge from hospitality group SBE serves creative cocktails paired with a Katsuya-influenced menu from SBE chief culinary officer Martin Heierling. The indoor-outdoor space has a private dining room.

MIAMI/SOUTH FLORIDA: The Key West International Airport announced plans for $28 million in renovations and expansions that includes a runway and taxiway extension to 5,075 feet long.

NEW YORK: The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York is scheduled to take place March 8-10 at the Javits Center. As the largest trade show in the restaurant and food service industry, the event provides access to more than 400 vendors presenting products, equipment, tech, and solutions for the food and beverage industry.

WASHINGTON: Trade Center Management Associates will host its annual Sparkle Lounge event, in partnership with Design Foundry, on Thursday. This year’s client appreciation event will be held inside Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center’s Pavilion room and will feature food and drinks, photo-worthy moments, and more.