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Event associations welcome PM's announcement, while travel industry calls for more

24 November 2020 - 0

Four of the UK’s event industry associations representing the conference, meetings, and exhibitions sectors, have welcomed the news that now sees business events treated consistently with other formats

UK Government and PHE sign off All Secure Standard, but go-date still missing

19 November 2020 - 0

The All Secure Standard began development during the summer

Associations move to clarify what new measures mean for event firms

12 October 2020 - 0

The Events Industry Alliance has said it is seeking to clarify whether or not new support measures will apply to businesses in the events industry

CALL TO ACTION: Event business owners urged to write to MPs

23 September 2020 - 0

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

21 July 2020 - 0

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

18 July 2020 - 0

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

13 July 2020 - 0

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?

10 July 2020 - 0

Mash Media editorial director Martin Fullard assesses the current situation

Government guidance for events industry expected 13 June, but more help needed, says BVEP

11 June 2020 - 0

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

15 April 2020 - 0

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.”