coronavirus outbreak

UK hotel chains throw lifeline to NHS staff by offering beds

March 24, 2020UK hotel chains throw lifeline to NHS staff by offering bedsUK hotel chains across the country are being converted into temporary hospitals to provide the NHS with emergency bed space as well as accommodation for medical staff.

Catastrophic: Johnson has to get a grip for the sake of our industry

March 17, 2020Catastrophic: Johnson has to get a grip for the sake of our industryCatastrophic.

Bite-sized chunks of information best for virtual conference

March 16, 2020Bite-sized chunks of information best for virtual conferenceWith a slowdown in face-to-face meetings becoming more apparent due to COVID-19 concerns, event planners are looking at other ways to host events, conferences and meetings, such as online.

Clearer communication needed during COVID-19, says Absolute Corporate Events

March 13, 2020Clearer communication needed during COVID-19, says Absolute Corporate EventsClearer communication on coronavirus measures would help limit the effect of the outbreak on the events industry, according to Chris Parnham, founder and managing director of Absolute Corporate Events.

Scotland's EVENTIT to go ahead in face of coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020Scotland's EVENTIT to go ahead in face of coronavirus outbreakDespite fears surrounding the current coronavirus outbreak, planners of EVENTIT, Scotland’s annual showcase for business event professionals, have said the event will go ahead on Thursday 19 March, as planned.

Coronavirus live updates: The Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum postponed

March 11, 2020Coronavirus live updates: The Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum postponedAll the latest industry news and coronavirus live updates - as it happens...

Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum happening despite coronavirus

March 11, 2020Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum happening despite coronavirusThe Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum will take place on 17 March at The Mermaid London after being postponed because of last year’s UK general election.

No handshaking? No problem, here are some alternative greetings

March 10, 2020No handshaking? No problem, here are some alternative greetingsDespite leaders and spokespeople around the world recommending that we don’t touch our faces or shake hands while coronavirus is still spreading, then almost immediately touching their own faces and shaking hands, it is, in fact, sound advice.

Don’t jump on the COVID-19 bandwagon, urges In2Events

March 10, 2020Don’t jump on the COVID-19 bandwagon, urges In2EventsLike plenty of other event agencies in the UK, Hampshire-based In2Events has had to deal with a lot of event cancellations in the last few weeks, but it wants to paint a clear picture of resilience to its clients.

Coronavirus latest: Attending events no riskier than catching bus, say associations

March 5, 2020Coronavirus latest: Attending events no riskier than catching bus, say associationsAttending events during the coronavirus outbreak is no riskier than catching the bus or taking the train.Show More