Quick takes
/Germany distinguishes between mass gatherings and exhibitions
In a highly significant development, the German government has noted a separation between mass gatherings (e.g. live music concerts) and exhibitions. The German state of North Rhine-Wesphalia (NRW) has announced that it will allow trade fairs and conferences to go ahead as of 30th May. NRW is a significant market for organisers such as Kölnmesse.
UFI releases Global Framework for Reopening Exhibitions
UFI continues its tireless effort to provide the ailing global exhibitions industry with the latest information on its Novel Coronavirus – Resources Page. This week UFI published it’s Global Framework for the Reopening Exhibitions which is now available for download.
UFI’s Novel Coronavirus – Resources Page
Singapore’s Medical Fair Asia postponed from Sept to Dec
In a sign that Singapore’s events industry will not return to normal until at least the fourth quarter of 2020, Messe Düsseldorf has announced that the 13th edition of its Medical Fair Asia will be postponed from 9th to 11th September 2020 to 9th to 11th December 2020.
MIFF pushed into 2021
Earlier this year, Informa Markets’ massive Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) was postponed from its original dates in March to early July 2020. This week Informa Markets decided to wait until 8th to 11th March 2021 to hold the next edition of MIFF. This is not surprising given the large international participation at this event.