covid-19 recovery

HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate business

July 7, 2020HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate businessHBAA chair, Lex Butler has called on the government to cut VAT for business accommodation rates for up to a year.

'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MD

July 6, 2020'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDMichael Begley, managing director of the Venue Directory suggests now is not a time for venues to be in competition, but instead should be collaborating.

ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-value

July 5, 2020ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueAbsolute Corporate Events (ACE) has launched Rewire, a new communications strategy that aims to help businesses grow as lockdown is eased. ACE owner and client strategies director, Chris Parnham has based the new strategy on personal R-value.

'Let's kickstart the industry!' CHS Birmingham vows to go live

July 3, 2020'Let's kickstart the industry!' CHS Birmingham vows to go liveCHS Group has committed to ‘going live’ with its first CHS Birmingham event as it bids to kickstart the industry in the autumn.

Event Marketing Association launches ‘Back to Live’ checklists

July 2, 2020Event Marketing Association launches ‘Back to Live’ checklistsThe Event Marketing Association (EMA) introduced its new supplier and buyer checklists in the online 'Back to Live' panel discussion between event industry professionals.

Give us a date! Industry leaders call for clarity on reopening

July 1, 2020Give us a date! Industry leaders call for clarity on reopeningIndustry leaders have expressed urgency in the need for a reopening date to be set, in order to avoid any further damage to an already fragile industry.

‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin Sirk

June 30, 2020‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkMartin Sirk, of Sirk Serendipity, shares his thoughts on why some countries will be a lot more successful at reopening than others...

The big experiment: taking the ICE Awards online

June 30, 2020The big experiment: taking the ICE Awards onlineIn a matter of months, virtual events have become a staple in the industry but virtual award ceremonies remain in their infancy, something Anita Howard and the team at ICE (In-House Corporate Events) are trying to change.

Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for events

June 26, 2020Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsTo date, Switzerland has had 1,833 Covid-19-related deaths since its first reported case in late February.

VisitBritain launches We’re Good To Go industry safety standard

June 25, 2020VisitBritain launches We’re Good To Go industry safety standardTo ensure a nationwide standard-led approach to reopening the UK’s visitor economy, VisitBritain has launched the ‘We’re Good To Go’ industry standard and supporting mark.Show More