covid-19 recovery

‘In a post‐Covid‐19 era, safety is the new loyalty’ says ACE Travel

August 6, 2020‘In a post‐Covid‐19 era, safety is the new loyalty’ says ACE TravelSarah Wilson, CEO at business travel management agency, ACE Travel chats to M&IT about what planners can do make clients’ journeys safer and reduce the multitude of risks involved in leaving your bubble.

Testing testing: Emirates Old Trafford shines light on future of live events

July 31, 2020Testing testing: Emirates Old Trafford shines light on future of live eventsAs the Test Match series between England and the West Indies drew to a close at the Emirates Old Trafford, the events team at the venue reflected on what they hope will be the first of many more live events to come.

BVEP launches survey to gauge reopening strategies for events

July 30, 2020BVEP launches survey to gauge reopening strategies for eventsThe Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body for the UK’s events industry, has launched a reopening survey.

Meetings Industry Association unveils trust and trace tool

July 27, 2020Meetings Industry Association unveils trust and trace toolThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched a tool for venues to better manage delegates’ information.

The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid event

July 24, 2020The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid eventThe Meetings Show has unveiled plans for its 2020 hybrid show, following the government's announcement that business events can resume in October.

IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venues

July 22, 2020IACC launches strategies and advice guide on reopening venuesGlobal venues representation association, IACC, has launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide.

Industry bodies launch All Secure Standard for business events

July 22, 2020Industry bodies launch All Secure Standard for business eventsA trio of industry associations has launched guidance for exhibition, trade fairs, and consumer shows to reopen under the All Secure Standard label.

‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labels

July 22, 2020‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labelsThe lack of standardised Covid-19 safety procedures from the UK government for planners and venues has led many of the UK’s industry associations to produce their own safety guidelines.

BVEP demands help after Government's 'profoundly disappointing' statement

July 17, 2020BVEP demands help after Government's 'profoundly disappointing' statementThe Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) is demanding help from the Government after the summer budget statement, made on 8 July, failed to address the reopening of the events industry.

UK events industry to restart in October, announces PM Johnson

July 17, 2020UK events industry to restart in October, announces PM JohnsonUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced conferences and exhibitions will be permitted in the UK from 1 October 2020.Show More