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Globex update: Global exhibitions market to contract by c.70% in 2020

Event Industry News

This forecast is the only analysis that measures the direct impact of Covid-19 on the global exhibitions organising market. AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events. 70% contraction.

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Takeaways From a Biennial Global Event: Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019

Hubilo Blog

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019 is the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat which was first conceptualized in 2003. The event was 3 days long starting from 18th January till 20th January. A global event accompanied with a tradeshow and exhibition. Glimpses of VGGS 2019.

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World’s largest exhibitions operator says physical events to return this year, as vaccine hopes spark recovery in consumer confidence

Event Industry News

Shares in Informa rose almost 2% on Wednesday, after the world’s biggest exhibition operator said that 2021 is likely to be a year of “return of physical events,” as hopes of COVID-19 vaccines spark a recovery in consumer confidence. That compares with a profit of £933 million a year earlier. Revenue is set to reach more than £1.6

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Stuart Ruff-Lyon on His Evolution as an Event Professional

PCMA Convene

The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the imprint that meetings and conferences can leave behind in host destinations. In addition to highlighting the lasting impact of events, PCMA is proud to celebrate the individuals whose leadership will continue to resonate for future generations. Marty Balogh and John Folks.

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Claire Smith, CMP, Chair, 2018 PCMA Board of Directors

PCMA Convene

How do you see PCMA’s role in the business events industry? Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to engage with our members and our audiences from chapters right through new global events, and it’s been a profound experience to get the perspective of the industry from so many different angles.

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It’s Within Your Power to Help Stop Human Trafficking

PCMA Convene

Drawing by a 7-year-old girl in Thailand, from one of the organizations affiliated with ECPAT-USA. The report also reiterated the unique role that event organizers can play in creating change. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. .

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It’s Within Your Power to Help Stop Human Trafficking

PCMA Convene

Drawing by a 7-year-old girl in Thailand, from one of the organizations affiliated with ECPAT-USA. The report also reiterated the unique role that event organizers can play in creating change. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. .