Quick takes

AIME returns to form

This edition of the BSG newsletter is the first in many, many months that feels like all good news! Continuing with that theme: Matt Pearce from the team at Talk2 Media & Events is very pleased with the result of AIME, which was held in Melbourne last month.

South Korea drops most COVID restrictions

As of 18th April, South Korea dropped curfews and restrictions on private gatherings. Mass gatherings of more than 300 are permitted once again. Venue capacity limitations have been removed. Social distancing rules have been dropped, as has quarantine for vaccinated visitors.

Hyve announces U.S. fintech acquisition

The Hyve Group may have lost 30% of its revenues with the collapse of its Russian portfolio, but CEO Mark Shashoua is looking to the future with Fintech Meetup. According to the company, this acquisition “forms part of a plan to create the biggest and best in-person and virtual fintech events.”

RELX releases 2022 trading update

Exhibitions now account for just 7% of RELX’s group revenues compared with its risk business (34% of revenues), scientific, technical and medical (37%) and legal (22%). Events have never looked less essential to the RELX portfolio.

UFI unveils recipients of Next Generation Leadership grant

A jury of exhibition industry leaders chaired by UFI president Monica Lee-Müller has selected the winners of the UFI Next Generation Leadership grant. The initiative focuses on “developing a new talent narrative for the exhibition industry.” There were a record number of applications this year, and as a result, UFI agreed to award a total of six grants this year.