There are 30,000 direct jobs in the UK exhibitions sector currently at risk, according to the country’s Events Industry Alliance, which also estimates a £8bn (US$10.1bn) loss to the economy if remaining exhibitions are cancelled in 2020. Sixty percent of supply chain companies are also not expected to reopen in October as furlough comes to an end, according to the latest EIA research. The EIA is an overarching body representing the UK’s event organisers, venues and suppliers.