LONDON — IBTM’s extensive Trends Watch Report called on over 60 sources to reach its conclusions about the global impact of COVID-19 and the future of exhibitions and events in 2021. The 67-page analysis cut across the industry in several ways: by segment (incentives vs. exhibitions); geographic region; and industry
DALLAS – COVID-19 has hit the exhibition industry, and it has hit hard. According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s (CEIR) Total Index, the industry remained at a grinding halt in the third quarter of 2020, with approximately 97% of originally scheduled events cancelled. As a result, the Total
The ghost of trade shows past appeared to be banished from this year’s Expo! Expo!, held virtually for the first time December 8-10 by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). Yes, there were realities of the COVID-19 pandemic to take into consideration, not the least of which was
You don’t need us to tell you 2020 was a tough year. So many in this industry went from record-breaking forecasts in January, to the bottom of a cliff just months later as the COVID-19 pandemic shut us down, closed us in and shuttered most of the world’s trade shows.
LONDON – COVID-19 has caused companies to stop, take pause and, in some cases, reshape for future success. That holds true for Informa Markets, which is shifting its strategy with an eye on the future. One of its most significant moves was to bring together its North America-headquartered brands, which include
ARLINGTON, VA — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has officially opened the doors to the all-digital CES 2021, taking place January 11-14. The online event will have all the components of the formerly live one — next-gen product announcements, press events and keynotes from industry thought leaders. “We’ve fully reimagined
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has acquired the assets of the Las Vegas Monorail Company, ensuring that visitors and convention attendees can continue to use this convenient transportation for years to come. The 3.9-mile monorail, which typically carries 5 million people a year, has been
At a recent online town hall, the Association Forum and the Meetings Mean Business Coalition (MMBC) pulled together an all-star lineup of industry powerhouses to talk about what the future of live events will look like once we get back to meeting in person post-COVID-19. The events industry is one
LONDON — The largest and most ambitious research project ever undertaken by Reed Exhibitions, “COVID-19 and How it’s Changing the Event Industry,” delves into the impact of virtual events on both exhibitors and participants. The white paper gathers feedback from nearly 3,000 exhibitors and over 9,000 attendees across 201 events and
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events honored the Go LIVE Together coalition (GLT) with its Chairman’s Award during the opening general session of Virtual Expo! Expo!, held December 8-10. The 2020 IAEE Chairman, Robert McLean, CPA, CAE, CEM, who will retain his position with IAEE through 2021, said of
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