Articles tagged “recovery”

IMEX Frankfurt 2023 was the first truly post-Covid IMEX show in Europe. As the industry tries to figure out what normal means, the show must go on!

Paused during the pandemic, destination rankings are back. ICCA and Cvent unveiled their latest reports at IMEX Frankfurt.

As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection.

Meeting and event bookings in Canada are 55 percent of pre-pandemic, and the critical five-year booking window for larger gatherings is 47 percent causing major concern for cities and event venues nationwide.

The labor shortage continues to be an issue, and many event companies are successfully combating it by eliminating the need for a college degree.

The latest event technology acquisition involves a most unusual investor, the national postal service of Switzerland. It has taken a majority stake in SpotMe, which will continue to operate independently with no changes to its product offering.

65,000 attendees, 4,000 jobs, and $88 million in revenue won't be coming to Los Angeles in June, with leading video-game-industry trade show E3 canceled for 2023. It was meant to be the first in-person show since 2019. However, major exhibitors were unwilling to commit. Will other events follow suit?

Virginie de Visscher, senior director of business development at Destination Canada Business Events, on sustainability, collaboration, and turning obstacles into opportunities.

Another week, another major acquisition among UK-based event and trade show organizers. This deal marks a milestone in the Hyve Group's evolution through the impacts of the Covid pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War.

Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. The move will add 160 events and media properties to Informa's portfolio. It will also strengthen its position in China as it prepares for a full return to in-person events in 2024.