Australia’s tourism leaders say nation ‘needs to be ready for the recovery’

Tourism Australia boss Phillipa Harrison says we have to keep an eye on the long-term picture in regards to COVID-19.

12 March, 2020

“There is no reason not to attend events”: Industry calls for calm amid COVID-19 fears

MEA, EEAA and ICC Sydney are urging the event industry not to panic, but to continue operating “business as usual”.

12 March, 2020

Call for government to declare events safe despite COVID-19

The event industry has called on the government to make a public statement declaring it is safe to hold events.

10 March, 2020

Get Global 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

Organisers say the event will be back in July 2021.

4 March, 2020

Microsoft cancels Melbourne event as coronavirus spreads

The tech giant has cancelled the event due to predicted low attendance numbers.

2 March, 2020

Organisers confirm IMEX Frankfurt will go ahead

IMEX Group says it has no plans to postpone or cancel the upcoming show, as the number of COVID-19 cases approaches 90,000 worldwide.

2 March, 2020

AIME reveals 2020 attendance figures

Organisers have reported an increase in registration numbers, despite a turbulent start to the year.

26 February, 2020

Coronavirus resources for the event industry

UFI has released a series of resources to help event professionals respond to the ongoing situation.

13 February, 2020

Coronavirus expected to impact Australian tourism

China’s group travel ban is a “real blow” to the tourism industry, says Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham.

30 January, 2020