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Martin Sirk Podcast

April 1, 2022Deep Dive S4Ep5: Smart associations are happy with smaller audiences Martin SirkFor the final episode of Season 5, Deep Dive, AMI editor James Lancaster caught up with regular contributor Martin Sirk, International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Partnership.

IMEX reports strong demand as Germany eases Covid restrictions

February 17, 2022IMEX reports strong demand as Germany eases Covid restrictionsGermany will lift most of its coronavirus restrictions next month, although masks will still be mandatory indoors, as the number of cases in the country continues to decline.

Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedules

December 21, 2021Battle fatigue as Omicron plays havoc with meeting schedulesThe spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing havoc for meeting planners, with major international events being cancelled or postponed across Europe.

Covid passes for large events come into law in England

December 15, 2021Covid passes for large events come into law in EnglandAdults in England have to show Covid passes to enter large events after parliament approved the measure on Tuesday.

UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakes

December 14, 2021UK: Three jabs needed for Covid pass – and £10k fine for fakesPeople may need three jabs to use Covid passes for entry to large venues in England by next month, the UK health secretary Sajid Javid has said.

Covid passes from next week as England moves to Plan B

December 8, 2021Covid passes from next week as England moves to Plan BEngland has tightened measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

“I caught Omicron in London for conference” Israeli doctor says

December 2, 2021“I caught Omicron in London for conference” Israeli doctor saysOne of the first people in the world to have the Omicron variant of Covid-19 claims he caught the virus while in London for a medical conference.

Study suggests festivals bigger risk than indoor seated events

November 29, 2021Study suggests festivals bigger risk than indoor seated eventsFestivals had the largest risk of Covid-19 transmission among attendees that took part in the UK government’s Events Research Programme (ERP).

European disease specialists to meet in Bath

November 15, 2021European disease specialists to meet in BathUp to 400 disease specialists will attend an international conference in England next year.

Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidence

October 12, 2021Excel reports ‘faster than expected’ return in confidenceExCeL London, the docklands events venue, is returning to ‘pre-pandemic business levels’ after reopening its doors earlier this year with a packed schedule of almost 60 events.Show More