Quick takes

CEIR issues positive 2021 first quarter results

The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) has announced that the U.S. B2B exhibition industry showed modest improvement in the first quarter. Rising vaccinations in the U.S. are expected to improve industry performance.

Singapore eases COVID-19 restrictions from June 14

Following the decline of daily infection cases in Singapore, restrictions will be relaxed across two phases. Size limits of MICE events and other small-scale public gatherings have been raised to 250 attendees (with pre-event testing). For events with 50 or fewer attendees, testing will not be required.

Catja Caspary named VP of Marketing Communications at Koelnmesse

Catja Caspary, former Vice President of Trade Fair Management at Koelnmesse, will now serve as the company’s VP of Marketing Communications.