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Sector: Meetings
The 59th ICCA Congress: The Road to Kaohsiung
The 59th ICCA Congress in Kaohsiung is to showcase a unique and hybrid hub-and-spoke model, with regional events across the globe coinciding with the main congress and sharing the experience for those unable to attend it. Ā The locations include the main host destination, along with Kuching, Cape Town, Luxembourg, Malaga and Riyadh. AnĀ all-virtual option is…
Good Practice Guidance: Addressing COVID-19 Requirements for Re-Opening Business Events –...
As authorities around the world are increasingly clearing business events to run again, organisers of conventions and exhibitions, as well as venue and centre operators need to put respective measures in place that create safe environments for participants. A new guide on the matter identifies and promotes globally emerging standards, protocols and good practices. Good…
COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard (August 17th ā 20th)
After reader input, latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard survey has changed the wording ācannibalise face-to-face attendanceā to āimpact face-to-face attendanceā in the survey questions. Both planners and suppliers expect digital tech will have a greater impact throughout the rest of this year: an average of 57 percent in August versus an average of 47 percent in…
Exploring the Role of the SDGs in Building the Future of How Human Connection Happens
This white paper from Iceberg partner Positive Impact Events has been written to engage with CEOs, corporate heads of sustainability, global government staff, United Nations event organisers, association CEOs and corporate heads of events, plus any others in action innovating around the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It explains why the event industry is best-placed to…
IBTM World 2020 Makes Virtual Pivot
Iceberg partner IBTM Events has said that IBTM World 2020, due to have taken place in Barcelona, will pivot to a fully virtual event now between December 8th and 10th. The move is a result of the unpredictable travel restrictions that still persist because of the ongoing pandemic crisis. From Meetings & Incentive Travelā¦
Manchester’s EventCity Announces Closure
Manchester’s EventCity conference and exhibition venue has announced its closure and pulled the plans for its new centre.Ā The UK venue had been planning to close and relocate to a new site (pictured). Owners Peel Group however now say EventCity will cease trading completely from March 31st 2021. From Exhibition World…
IEIA Call to Restart India’s Exhibitions
The Indian Exhibitions Industry Association has urged the Indian government to allow exhibitions to be staged once again, to “ensure the survival of the industry and revival of the Indian economy”. India’s events industry has also asked government to organise an economic support package for the sector. From Exhibition World…
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