Do event professionals need to manage their expectations around the government's timeline for reopening?
According to Meetings Industry Association chief executive Jane Longhurst - yes, they do.
Longhurst joined M&IT editor Paul Harvey to chat about why June 21 might not be the grand return we're all hoping for, what the Covid-19 recovery will look like for event planners and the role of trade associations in the current crisis.
"We all think that we will be open fully with no mitigations and I want to manage expectations. I don’t think it’s going to be like that. Some of those dates may well slip. It’s totally subject to the four tests, and if the pilots are successful…"
Listen now:
https://omny.fm/shows/the-m-and-it-podcast/m-it-talks-to-mia-chief-executive-jane-longhurst
M&IT editor Paul Harvey is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience. He began his career in the local press, working for various titles across the north. Since joining M&IT in 2013, he has become a trusted and respected voice in the sector, championing event professionals and reporting on all aspects of the events industry for the brand.
