coronavirus

Commercial rent relief 'urgently needed' says HBAA

April 7, 2020Commercial rent relief 'urgently needed' says HBAAHBAA chair Lex Butler calls for the government to help commercial renters.

Tourism minister discusses government support for business events sector

April 7, 2020Tourism minister discusses government support for business events sectorThe UK’s Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, Nigel Huddleston MP, led an online discussion with more than 20 industry CEOs about how the government can support the UK's £70bn business events sector.

Crisis management tips at Hospitality Tomorrow virtual summit

April 7, 2020Crisis management tips at Hospitality Tomorrow virtual summitMore than 5,000 delegates are expected to attend Hospitality Tomorrow, a free virtual summit to discuss the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry on 7 April.

Unicorn Events agency closes due to coronavirus challenges

April 3, 2020Unicorn Events agency closes due to coronavirus challengesHannah Luffman, MD of Unicorn posted a message on the company’s website, informing of the agency’s closure.

Is coronavirus the turning point for virtual events?

April 3, 2020Is coronavirus the turning point for virtual events?In this long-read article Frazer Chesterman, director at FM Future, takes an in-depth look at the exponential growth of virtual events as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Withholding payments 'unacceptable', says HBAA

April 2, 2020Withholding payments 'unacceptable', says HBAAThe HBAA has branded venues withholding payments and commissions during the coronavirus crisis as "unacceptable" - and says the practice is a major threat to cashflow and future relationships.

Time to 'tap into emerging tech’, advises Jack Morton MD

April 1, 2020Time to 'tap into emerging tech’, advises Jack Morton MDMike Kunheim, managing director of Jack Morton, London reveals his game plan and enthusiasm for emerging tech in these fast-changing times.

Seeking employment: top tips from event industry recruiters

April 1, 2020Seeking employment: top tips from event industry recruitersAs the novel coronavirus and its related illness, COVID-19 sweeps across continents, the events industry is feeling the strain.

"It's not just back to normal after this - we've got to go online"

March 31, 2020"It's not just back to normal after this - we've got to go online"We caught up with event consultant William Thomson of Gallus Events to talk about online events as part of our Changing Times series of industry views on the unfolding coronavirus outbreak...

HBAA rolls out more mental health webinars

March 30, 2020HBAA rolls out more mental health webinarsHBAA will run further mental health webinars for the travel, event and hospitality industry following strong demand for its first few sessions.Show More