Global Association Update

We´ve put together a benchmark report that reveals the truth behind the impact of Covid-19 giving a voice to the event and promo staffing industry. Following a survey sent to over 6,000 event professionals, the report measures the business impact of coronavirus, analyses recovery strategies and fore

https://www.exhibitionworld.co.uk/reopening-wave-sweeps-europe-with-swiss-permitting-1000-people-events-from-1-september?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=regular

Representing the majority of event companies who organise exhibitions and trade fairs in Ireland, the Irish Events Organisation Association (IEOA) has supported its members through seismic challenges throughout the decades, none of which as great as the current global pandemic. Our sector was one of

This Guidance for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic in post-production and VFX has been prepared by and will be administered by the UK Screen Alliance, the UK trade association for post-production, visual effects, animation, studio and location service providers. (ukscreenalliance.co.uk). T

As authorities around the world are increasingly clearing business events to run again, organisers of conventions and exhibitions, as well as venue and center operators need to put respective measures in place that create safe environments for participants. A new global Guide on the matter identifie

An insight to the current thinking of BECTU about a return to TV production in the UK

This morning (15th of May) in Cologne a group of representatives of the events industry, decided to set up a demonstrative event on the Roncalliplatz in Cologne. Under the title „Veranstaltungen sind möglich!“ - "Events are possible!" they showed options and potential solutions of how events can t

This packages contains some interesting proposals from the EU to its members in terms of Tourism and Transport which directly affects our industry. (From the 13th of May) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/QANDA_20_870 The package includes: A  chapeau communication  on tourism and

Delegates and crew will approach sanitisation a lot more seriously than was previously the case. A lot of venues will not have adequate facilities for handwashing en-mass at registration, during breaks and at other key times in the day. What can we do to supplement these facilities?

The ABTT's guidance notes on Risk Assessments for Returning to Work safely are now on their website. https://lnkd.in/dv54fJt The latest guidance notes can be downloaded here:

A really positive read... https://www.exhibitionworld.co.uk/western-australia-removes-venue-capacity-limits-allowing-for-july-restart?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=regular

The Research Institute for Exhibitions and Live-Communication, issued this document of their studies on the 28th of April 2020.

I'm very proud to share with you this guide, which is the result of a collaboration between ICCA, UFI and AIPC - delivered in record time and with ready-to-use guidance and practical examples on how to re-open events in a safe and secure way. Thanks very much to Glenn, Rod and all the members of the

Please note: this document is under constant revision – please check the Bectu Covid-19 Return to Work page at https://www.bectu.org.uk/covid19-return-to-work regularly to ensure that you are working from the most recent version.

Whilst not an association but a DMC instead, this is some interesting advice from the DMC perspective on steps they propose to take, relating to their areas of responsibility...

https://www.iegexpo.it/en/safebusiness Released on the 13th of May with some great illustrations:

The purpose of this document is to define a structured framework for reopening exhibitions and B2B trade events after the emergence of COVID-19. The guide along with other useful information can be found on the UFI's website - https://www.ufi.org/industry-resources/coronavirus/

This is a great document produced by the German event community with the support of a number of associations that sets out risk management steps needed to enable events to take place. In their words "The following recommendations for actions and decisions regarding the phased staging of events in t