Economic support for exhibitions and events needed Practical proposals for secure reopening Our sector’s systemic relevance for vertical industries and economic recovery The trade fairs and exhibitions industry together with the wider community of live events (MICE) were the first ones affected by cancellations and total shut down. Our industry is supporting the response to the current health emergency by making available our infrastructures to host emergency hospitals, testing facilities, logis [...]

Live4Life-C19 is born out of necessity. It is an association of live communication experts who now offer their expertise at short notice and to bridge bottlenecks in the fight against CoVid-19. This involves on the one hand the construction of building structures such as room dividers, patient rooms or test centers, but also planning expertise such as logistical processes or water and electricity supply. It all began at the Javits Center in New York. The large conference center had to be transfo [...]

Thailand has taken more stringent measures against the outbreak of COVID-19 during the past week. The government has declared the state of emergency effective 26 March until 30 April, 2020.  In  response,  Civil  Aviation  Authority  of  Thailand  (CAAT)  has  issued  travel  advisory  to passengers  planning  to  enter  Thailand  effective  26  March  onward.  Bangkok  Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered the temporary closure of premises effective 28 March until 30 April 2020 includin [...]

Honourable President von der Leyen, honourable President Michel, Once again, we would like to draw your attention to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the European exhibition industry. Trade fairs and business events were the first industry to be affected and the situation developed at fast pace until the total halt. After a few weeks only, we see the devastating effects of the Covod-19 situation on the exhibition industry. And we ask for support from both your institutions: please fight [...]

Dear Mr Prime Minister, We write on behalf of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), in relation to the announcement yesterday that ExCeL London is to become ‘The NHS Nightingale Hospital’ next week, and our industries plea to be specifically referenced in support packages and measures. We would like to thank you, your officials, and advisors for working tirelessly to navigate these uncharted times, an [...]

Calculation by AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry concerning the macroeconomic impact for Germany based on ifo-survey. Germany as a trade fair venue has already been hit hard by cancellations and postponements of trade fairs. Trade fair organisers and service providers like booth constructors are already suffering from heavy financial losses. Many other branches of business are affected as well, especially the hotel and catering industry, the transport industry and numerous loc [...]

We are navigating through unchartered waters as far as the COVID-19 situation goes, and no one is certain of the end. BUT the Exhibition Industry must rally together to secure our collective business futures. We stand united during this time and suggest that organisers follow the guidelines on the AAXO website to guide you through these times. Click here to read the essential tips. Sign the petition to save the SA exhibition and events industry In response to the stringent prohibitions set on th [...]

COVID-19 puts nearly 250,000 jobs in the exhibition stand construction at risk throughout Europe. According to a recent survey from the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES), nearly 300 members are projected to lose approximately 50% of their annual revenue. These figures prove that COVID-19 has developed into a crisis that the exhibition stand construction industry in Europe can no longer cope with on their own. These exhibition stand companies will be vital to the ev [...]

Dear Chancellor, We write on behalf of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), Association of Event Venues (AEV), and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), in relation to the immediate and potentially catastrophic business impacts our industry is facing with COVID-19. Whilst the industry recognises public health should be at the forefront of any response, the lack of specific subsequent support for the events industry is concerning, and is likely to impact on the UK’s ability to [...]

EU Institutions cooperate and approve measures swiftly to save companies across Europe EU Institutions open for proposals for measures to help exhibition industry effectively EEIA to collect and deliver measures with immediate effect and for medium term recovery support from all countries to EU and national governments Due to the covid-19 restrictions, the planned physical Exhibition Industry EU Dialogue in Brussels for this day had to be postponed. Instead, a web conference was organized. Over [...]