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.
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The Coronavirus pandemic reshaped the meetings industry in ways we never expected. From shifting to virtual events to rethinking in-person gatherings, the industry has adapted, learned, and evolved. In our Coronavirus Archives, we reflect on how the pandemic impacted events and share valuable lessons, insights, and strategies that emerged from the crisis.
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The meetings industry has always been resilient, and the pandemic proved that adaptability is key. Whether you're planning virtual events or preparing for in-person gatherings, the insights from this challenging period will help shape the future of events.
Dive into the Coronavirus Archives and gain insights from the industry's toughest times.
What E3’s Cancellation Means for the Meetings Industry
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.