Virtual events for the events industry: 6-21 April
Following the previous list of virtual events and webinars, Mash Media highlights some new events to look out for over the coming weeks
ExCeL boss confirms NHS is using venue rent free
The chief executive of ExCeL London, Jeremy Rees has confirmed that the NHS is using the exhibition and conference venue rent free
Conference and exhibition venues qualify for rates relief
The government has published guidance on the application of business rates relief for the hospitality and leisure sector
Covid-19 loan scheme expanded
IPSE has welcomed the new loan support for small businesses, but warns more must be done for people working through limited companies
Events at Club Chelsea offers flexible postponements
The new clause allows clients to request that their events be postponed
COP26 postponed due to Covid-19
COP26, a major climate summit due to take place in Glasgow from 9 November 2020, has been postponed.
The postponement was announced in a joint statement from the UK and UN, following a virtual meeting of officials.
Unicorn Events ceases trading
MD Hannah Luffman has revealed that the agency would not survive the next 6-9 months in the face of the Covid-19 crisis
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Micebook summit reveals agency worries with furloughing
Micebook has hosted a summit for event industry leaders, which revealed a number of events industry agencies feel elements of the government’s support package remain unclear
HBAA "extremely concerned" at venues withholding payments
The Hotel Booking Agents Association and its members have expressed concern that some venues and hotels are allegedly withholding payments
