coronavirus

Coping with coronavirus: protect your mental health in a pandemic

March 13, 2020Coping with coronavirus: protect your mental health in a pandemicWe’re all used to seeing event planning listed among the world’s most stressful jobs – and we’re all hopefully aware of the impact the industry is having on our mental health.

No delegates? No problem! Beat coronavirus by going virtual

March 12, 2020No delegates? No problem! Beat coronavirus by going virtualSporting events across the world are currently playing out behind closed doors in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But this isn’t a solution that can be transferred to the events industry, is it? There’s no point in a conference with no delegates, right? Wrong!

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.

Budget 2020: Industry reacts to £30bn package supporting business

March 11, 2020Budget 2020: Industry reacts to £30bn package supporting businessChancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget was overshadowed by the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

Government financial assistance sought to minimise coronavirus impact

March 10, 2020Government financial assistance sought to minimise coronavirus impactUK travel trade association UKinbound has formally requested financial assistance from the government to help the tourism and hospitality industry to combat the impact of coronavirus.

Our creative industry can beat coronavirus - the show must go on!

March 6, 2020Our creative industry can beat coronavirus - the show must go on!Karen Kadin, managing partner at Brands at Work, explains why the industry must harness its creativity in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.Show More