lockdown

Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?

June 14, 2021Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?The UK Government has confirmed a four-week delay to the final stage of the ‘roadmap out of lockdown’.

Business meetings for up to 30 can continue during lockdown

November 5, 2020Business meetings for up to 30 can continue during lockdownBusiness meetings and events for up to 30 delegates can take place during the second national lockdown, it has been confirmed.

Events can continue - but eventprofs still need answers

November 4, 2020Events can continue - but eventprofs still need answersWe are entering lockdown for a month and - as I write this - we have only just received clarification that business events for up to 30 people can continue.

As lockdown looms, government warned of impact on eventprofs

November 2, 2020As lockdown looms, government warned of impact on eventprofsAs the UK heads into another national lockdown on Thursday 5 November, the Government has been warned that more than 525,000 event professionals' jobs are at risk and three out of four companies could fail to survive beyond next February.

The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emerges

July 23, 2020The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emergesStrong evidence for the trend towards ‘the end of the office’ has emerged in the last few weeks, with businesses moving towards looking to book weekly meetings space long term as they give up their offices.

Virtual Edinburgh city experience for delegates launches

June 17, 2020Virtual Edinburgh city experience for delegates launchesThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has partnered with Edinburgh Lockdown Economy to give delegates a virtual city experience online ahead of the venue returning to full operational mode.

Why the leader should be the last to speak in a virtual event

June 4, 2020Why the leader should be the last to speak in a virtual eventNick Gold, MD of Speakers Corner tells us why now, more than ever, in the new virtual world the leader in a room should be the last person to speak rather than first.

Team Challenge Company launches remote team building amid lockdown

May 13, 2020Team Challenge Company launches remote team building amid lockdownAs businesses grapple with the challenges of working from home, one of the UK’s largest corporate events companies is harnessing the latest gamification technology as it bids to help organisations keep employees engaged and focused.

Events from Home set to highlight industry's lockdown creativity

May 11, 2020Events from Home set to highlight industry's lockdown creativityEvent planner and industry content creator Amanda Thurlow has launched a social media challenge for the event industry. The Events from Home campaign aims to shine a light on the industry’s diversity and creativity at a time when restrictions have stifled activity.