Articles tagged “covid”

New research confirms business travel is recovering at expected rates, yet still far from pre-Covid pandemic levels. International business travel is only just above 50 percent of 2019 levels, but overall the data is reassuring.

The twists and turns of the global travel industry's recovery continue to impact how event destinations are selected. Some effects are obvious, others not so much.

UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future.

With attendee and exhibitor numbers getting closer to pre-Covid figures, the entire meetings industry is hopeful for a strong CES that sets the tone for the rest of 2023.

Wrapping up an intense year filled with ups and downs, we share the most popular news stories published on Skift Meetings in 2022.

Event tech is a sector in flux with an uncertain marketplace. Event Tech Live saw companies of all sizes lay out their sales pitches in hope of finding firm ground for growth.

The monkeypox outbreak is now a national health emergency. What does this mean to event planners?

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.

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

Event tech has been on a roller coaster ride since the start of the Covid pandemic. Now companies have to adapt to new realities and find their unique space in the market in order to survive and thrive.