Tag: coronavirus

Face masks are out, hand-washing is in, and managing attendee fear is paramount. Welcome to events in the age of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Here we bring you the latest updates on how the global event community is responding to the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic RESOURCES: Five Tips for Developing a Robust On-site Health Security Plan Four Issues to Consider When Negotiating Event Contracts Amid COVID-19 Industry Experts Forecast What’s Next for the ‘New Normal’ Reopening Lessons from […]

MWC Barcelona was the catalyst, but a wave of event cancelations are being announced in real time as the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread at an unprecedented rate. Many cancellations pertain to global shows like MWC and Cisco Live: Melbourne, but U.S. cancellations are also beginning to crop up as reports of how the virus […]

[Updated Feb. 18] Being part of an industry that thrives on face-to-face interactions and global travel makes the coronavirus a concerning issue for event professionals. The illness on Jan. 30 was declared a global health emergency and on Feb. 12, the GSMA officially canceled MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile show—and other brands followed suit, […]