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CALL TO ACTION: Event business owners urged to write to MPs
It has been reported that 126,000 event jobs have already been lost, with hundreds of thousands more at risk as the furlough scheme comes to an end
Government approves guidance for the reopening of conferences and exhibitions
A combined group of members from the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), led by the associations, has launched the the All Secure Standard, a risk assessment based framework of Covid-19 secure industry best practice.
Business events reopening: what you need to know
The return date of 1 October is conditional on the rate of infection staying at a manageable level
UK exhibition sector fears 30,000 job losses if government fails to provide a clear date for reopening
There are 30,000 direct jobs in the UK exhibitions sector currently at risk, according to the country's Events Industry Alliance
Long read: why has the events industry been left behind?
Mash Media editorial director Martin Fullard assesses the current situation
Government guidance for events industry expected 13 June, but more help needed, says BVEP
Speaking on Hire Space Presents, 11 June, Hughes noted the positive collaboration between the trade associations, such as the Meetings Industry Association and the Association of Event Organisers, and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
AEO Excellence Awards 2020 postponed
The AEO (Association of Event Organisers) has postponed the AEO Excellence Awards to the evening of the 4 December 2020.
The event, which was originally due to take place on the 12 June has been moved as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Chris Skeith, AEO, chief executive said: “Based on feedback sought from the AEO council, it was decided that hosting the event in December would be an opportunity to end what has been a challenging year for many of us on a positive note, celebrating the exceptional people and achievements in this industry and togetherness.”
Long read: UK government must publicly recognise events industry
CN editor Martin Fullard looks at where we are now and how the industry needs future recognition
EIA adds remote working help section to user resources
The Event Industry Alliance (AEV, AEO and ESSA) has released a collection of resources, documents, links and advice for eventprofs who are working remotely
AEO, AEV and ESSA publish letter to chancellor
In a letter to the chancellor Rishi Sunak today, 18 March, the AEO, AEV and ESSA have asked for a rescue plan to specifically support the exhibition industry and its supply chain
