covid-19 recovery

Learnings of opening a business during the pandemic

November 23, 2022'What I've learnt from launching an events business mid-pandemic' Two years ago, the world was thrown into turmoil as COVID-19 ripped its way across oceans and borders.

UK public in favour of Covid vaccine passports for events, survey reveals

November 24, 2021UK public in favour of Covid vaccine passports for events, survey revealsA recent survey revealed that 64 per cent of UK respondents support the idea of showing proof of vaccination to attend large events.

Scotland loosens Covid entry regulations for large events

November 24, 2021Scotland loosens Covid entry regulations for large eventsThe Scottish Government has voted against extending the Covid vaccine passport scheme for large events and will instead allow negative lateral flow tests as passes.

Final details of £800m Live Events Reinsurance Scheme revealed

September 24, 2021Final details of £800m Live Events Reinsurance Scheme revealedThe Government has officially launched the UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme to reduce the financial impact for planners if events are cancelled, postponed, relocated or abandoned due to UK COVID-19 restrictions.

IBTM Americas 2021 moves to August due to Covid-19

December 17, 2020IBTM Americas 2021 moves to August due to Covid-19Originally scheduled for May 2021, Reed Exhibitions Mexico, organiser of IBTM Americas, has announced the event's postponement to August 2021.

Scottish Government pledges £13m to struggling event firms

December 16, 2020Scottish Government pledges £13m to struggling event firmsThe Scottish Government has announced a £13m support fund for event businesses unable to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mergers and acquisitions among top trends for 2021, says HBAA

December 15, 2020Mergers and acquisitions among top trends for 2021, says HBAAThe Hotel Booking Agency Association (HBAA) has announced its top predictions for 2021, with collaboration and consolidation forecasted to be key trends.

EventWell raises £4,500 to spread Christmas cheer to eventprofs

December 14, 2020EventWell raises £4,500 to spread Christmas cheer to eventprofsEventWell has announced its continued support for the event community during the Christmas period by continuing its EventWell Pledge scheme.

Breakthrough: Liverpool conference first to use SMART testing

December 11, 2020Breakthrough: Liverpool conference first to use SMART testingSMART testing (Systematic Meaningful Asymptomatic Repeated Testing) was successfully used for the first time among delegates at the business event Livercool Conference 2020.

Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business trips

December 3, 2020Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsThe World & Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed a recommendation for those making international business trips of up to 72 hours to be exempt from quarantine rules.Show More