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Hong Kong government launches US$131m Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML) has welcomed the announcement that the Hong Kong SAR…
Freeman to provide virtual event platform for November’s ECEF 2020
Following a nearly six month postponement due to the worldwide pandemic, Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF)…
Comexposium files for protection in France
Global events organiser Comexposium has announced it has filed for financial protection in France, citing restrictions on its…
Virtual Events Institute and New Model Army announce reskilling partnership
The Virtual Events Institute and New Model Army, a global initiative created by esprecruitment and tfconnect in the UK, have…
UK chancellor confirms furlough replacement and ‘pay as you grow’ plans
The UK’s chancellor of the exchequer, Rishi Sunak (pictured), has unveiled new support measures for UK businesses. The ‘winter…
Organiser announces first content details of December’s IBTM World Virtual
Following Reed Travel Exhibitions announcement, 18 September, that its IBTM World live event would not take place in Barcelona…
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opens its virtual doors
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has partnered with Christchurch-based extended reality (XR) technology company JIX Reality…
Hyve expects FY20 revenues to be less than half of 2019’s figure as cost-saving continues
International events organiser Hyve Group plc said it expected FY20 revenues to come in around £105m (US$133.3m) (2019: £221m)…
Doors to the largest expo of green technology in Western China to open in Chengdu
Chengdu is set to welcome, 24-26 September 2020, the largest expo of green technology in Western China. The Chengdu…
Koelnmesse wins the UFI Operations and Services Award 2020
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named Koelnmesse as the winner of the its Operations and Services…
Informa records pre-tax H1 loss of £739.9m and plans for £600m of savings by year-end
Information services and events giant Informa has announced pre-tax loss of £739.9m (US$946.9m) in its financial results for the…