Mash Media launches the Mash Community
The Mash Community is an online forum which will provide a resource hub and place of discussion during the COVID-19 crisis
UK risks losing international market share without events start date
The Events industry Board (EIB) has said it is continuing to press for more government support as measures for the longer-term recovery of the industry
Travelodge reduces rent payments to stay afloat
It employs 10,000 people nationwide across 700 properties. There are no planned closures of any of its hotels
CHS Leeds 2020 confirmed cancellation
CHS Group, the organiser behind CHS Leeds, have announced that its 2020 event, scheduled for 7 July has been cancelled
Festival Republic MD announces plan to use events to incentivise events
The plan proposes to connect access to the entertainment and hospitality sector with mandatory Covid-19 testing
Conflicting government advice adding to tourism business hardship, says UKinbound
Tourism businesses, specifically tour operators and destination management companies, are at grave financial risk of collapse
New WHO guidelines issued for ‘mass gatherings’, but questions remain
The World Health Organisation, the WHO has issued new guidelines for outdoor events and ‘mass gatherings’
There cannot be ‘blanket approach’ to furlough scheme, says Scottish government
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on 29 May that businesses will have to start paying National Insurance and tax contributions for staff in August
Employers to contribute to furlough scheme from August, freelancers may also claim
Chancellor Rishi Sunak had previously announced the plan to get businesses to contribute to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Airlines poised to exit FTSE 100 as virus hammers travel firms
Despite a slight lift in value in recent weeks amid optimism about loosening restrictions, both firms have more than halved in value over the past three months
