Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Planners Beware, Covid Cases on the Rise

A new Covid variant is sweeping across the United States. One industry professional raises the alarm after contracting the virus at a recent convention.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

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China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak

TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Navigating policies and enforcements like this is a challenge for show and event planners, but it’s a reality that’s here to stay.

Anna Huddleston | 2 years ago

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Trade Show Recovery Picks Up Pace: New Research

New data predicts a steady recovery for trade shows globally with almost all markets reaching two-thirds of 2019 revenue by the first half of 2023. Face-to-face meetings remain a priority as we overcome the direct impact of the Covid pandemic.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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Meetings Recovery Forecast Reveals Stronger-Than-Expected Performance

The rate of recovery for meetings and events has sped up fueled by smaller meetings and events of 200 attendees or less.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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How to Protect Your Events From BA.5

A new Covid variant, BA.5, is on the rise. What does this mean to your upcoming events?

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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Event Attendance Stalled at 65 Percent Post-Pandemic: As Good As It’ll Get?

The floodgates have opened, and travel is back, but where have all the event attendees gone? A number of factors have grounded them and kept attendance well below pre-pandemic levels.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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Covid Still Generating Anxiety for Event Planners Over Possible 11th Hour Cancellations

Face-to-face gatherings are returning but the risk of last-minute cancellations remains a top concern of event planners.

Vincent Alonzo | 2 years ago

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What Does the Lifting of Mask Mandates Mean to Events?

To mask or not to mask, that is the question. Industry experts advise event planners to adhere to local health guidelines and pay attention to Covid infection and hospitalization rates.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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Events Industry Confronts Yet Another Wave of Covid

The new Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the radar of event planners as the number of worldwide cases ticks up. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this new variant is even more contagious than the last strain of Omicron.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

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The Impact of New Zealand Putting a Halt on Large Events

In response to the country’s recent Omicron wave, New Zealand recently moved to its "Red Traffic light" setting — halting large-scale gatherings and impacting the local events industry. The decision has received some pushback; we explore why.

Lisa Jade Hutchings | 3 years ago