coronavirus

Time has run out! Mia slams PM over Tier 3 restrictions

October 21, 2020Time has run out! Mia slams PM over Tier 3 restrictionsThe Meetings Industry Association has expressed concerns that Boris Johnson’s latest Tier 3 announcement will create further confusion about whether business meetings and events can continue.

Italy reels as 70 per cent of events cancelled over Covid-19

August 5, 2020Italy reels as 70 per cent of events cancelled over Covid-19The pandemic has had a heavy impact on the meetings industry in Italy, which has come to a virtual standstill after five years of steady growth, according to new research.

Border closures could jeopardise Covid-19 recovery

July 28, 2020Border closures could jeopardise Covid-19 recoveryThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise the global economic recovery.

Why we should treat digital events with the same care as live

July 20, 2020Why we should treat digital events with the same care as liveWith the rise in the number of virtual events, Robin Purslow, chief executive of event production company Eclipse, underlines the importance of treating them with the same care as live ones.

More than 40 firms sign up for industry advice service

July 10, 2020More than 40 firms sign up for industry advice serviceA group of leading agency heads offering free advice to smaller businesses on how to survive the Covid-19 hit has helped more than 40 firms so far - and is set to help set up a similar service in the US.

'There's no joined up thinking!' Simon Hughes blasts government

July 8, 2020'There's no joined up thinking!' Simon Hughes blasts governmentBusiness Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) chair Simon Hughes has blasted the government over its treatment of the events industry during Covid-19.

#ForgottenLtd campaign gains traction with MPs, launches survey

June 26, 2020#ForgottenLtd campaign gains traction with MPs, launches surveyEvent professionals among thousands of “forgotten” small business directors campaigning for more government support to help deal with the Covid-19 crisis say their efforts are gaining traction with MPs.

First details released of rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific 2021

June 15, 2020First details released of rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific 2021IBTM has announced the first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from 13-14 April 2021 in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

New tech to prevent spread of Covid-19 at events launched

June 12, 2020New tech to prevent spread of Covid-19 at events launchedA new suite of smart tech solutions has been launched to help event planners protect delegates and prevent the spread of Covid-19 at events.

Changing times: Victory Services Club on life as a key worker hotel

June 11, 2020Changing times: Victory Services Club on life as a key worker hotelThe Victory Services Club in London has been operating as a key worker hotel throughout the Covid-19 peak. We spoke to operations director Mark Field about the experience, what the future holds for event venues - and why the hospitality industry is crying out for government guidance ahead of its...Show More