This Just In
CHICAGO—With most of the country under the grip of harsh winter weather, a new challenge has emerged for trade show organizers. A potential “tripledemic” of a seasonal COVID wave, combined with influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has health officials and the general public on alert once again. “Crowds of maskless people are gathering and […]
BEIJING—Starting Jan. 8, China is welcoming inbound travelers and easing rules for outbound travelers—a major reversal after almost three years of restrictions due to COVID. Overall, the news was greeted with a mix of optimism and skepticism. The influx of leisure and business travelers from China will undoubtedly boost overseas arrivals to the U.S., which […]
CHICAGO — Singapore is demonstrating its commitment to sustainability by launching its MICE Sustainability Roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and a research-based toolkit to help event organizers plan and use sustainable practices in their events. The Roadmap, launched by the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SAEOS) […]
CHICAGO – It’s no longer necessary to show a negative test to enter restaurants, venues, and other attractions and people can travel more freely inside the country. Relaxed protocols come after three years of lockdowns, forced quarantines, and strict COVID regulations. In addition, Hong Kong will no longer limit the movements of overseas arrivals or use of […]
FRANKFURT — Some challenges will need to be addressed in 2023, but you will need help finding a more resilient industry than trade shows. No doubt, there have been many trend reports that have flooded your inbox of late. “Trends are, for me, one of the best reasons to attend trade shows. They focus on gathering […]
CHINA— After recent protests in cities across China over its strict COVID restrictions, the Chinese government moved to ease up on extreme policies in several cities, giving hope that the world’s second largest economy is starting on the path of reopening. On Dec. 7. China’s national health authority announced the easing of COVID quarantine and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lengthy visa wait times are a major contributing factor, along with economic concerns, to the downturn in international visitors to the U.S., and the just-released travel forecast from the U.S. Travel Association expects the situation to continue not only for the remainder of this year but throughout 2023. In June, it was […]
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and Informa are joining forces to create the partnership Tahaluf, which will help launch new exhibition brands in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will create large-scale events in 2023 and 2024 to serve key verticals in Saudi Arabia in the technology, AI, food, pharmaceuticals, health […]
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — After a successful inaugural event last March, three of the major industry organizations will unite once again next year for Power of Purpose–Business Events Industry Week 2023, held March 7-9 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The second annual multi-day experience will offer several co-located programs from Destinations International, […]
BEIJING, China — China has eased some of its COVID restrictions, announcing new rules that would make it easier to host international trade shows in the country. “It is encouraging finally to see some easing of China’s very strict COVID travel restrictions. This is certainly a step in the right direction and I hope it […]
