Before COVID, 2019 was the best year in the history of the global exhibitions and business events ever, declared David DuBois, CMP, CAE, FASAE, CTA, President and CEO, International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). DuBois remembers Conexpo one year ago, with 130,000 attendees in Las Vegas, as the last
Just how bad was 2020 for the trade show industry? As a whole, the sector lost 70% of global revenues compared to 2019, said Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director and CEO of UFI, the global association of the trade show industry, who also currently serves as the President of the Joint
SYDNEY — Starting in April, Air New Zealand will ask its passengers flying between Sydney and Auckland to use the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA’s) Travel Pass app for a three-week trial run. The move is seen as a step toward a potential future vaccine passport that could become a
CINCINNATI – Fern HealthCheck, a digital health passport powered by ShareMy.Health, provides trade show executives and attendees with an increased level of safety and comfort as they return to face-to-face gatherings. ShareMy.Health has helped professional sports leagues, Olympic teams, universities, and live events operate safely by supporting employers around the
LAS VEGAS — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed an Emergency Directive that eases statewide standards on group gatherings and capacity limits on restaurants and other businesses. As of mid-February, groups of up to 100 people, or 35% of capacity, now will now be allowed to meet. Trade show organizers
Existing efforts to advocate for the interests of the U.S. exhibitions industry in Washington, D.C. just got a boost with the creation of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA). This new coalition of eight industry associations was formed as a 501(c)6 organization to drive awareness of the economic impact of
LONDON — Informa Markets is preparing for the continuing reality of virtual and hybrid events through a new partnership with the Virtual Events Institute (VEI). The industry leader will roll out the VEI certification training to its 4,000-plus employees globally — more than 1,000 colleagues have already registered to date.
WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan amendment that supports the hospitality, travel, tourism, and entertainment industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This amendment was passed as part of the Senate’s budget resolution, which marks an important step towards passing COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The amendment will ensure the
ORLANDO — Industry leaders Informa Markets, Clarion Events and Tarsus Group have come together to produce MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Womenswear in Nevada (WWIN) Orlando Showcase, and OFFPRICE, February 9-11, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando demonstrating how collaboration results in strength. Ordinarily competitors, the three organizations
DALLAS – Freeman has released a suite of standards, protocols and service offerings to help trade show organizers ensure their live in-person and hybrid events are safe. Featured is Freeman SafeConnect, a resource which provides clarity around what Freeman will provide when serving as general service contractor for events. “According