5 IN 5 - WK 05 (1st February)

5 top trends, insights and news stories from the events industry in 5 minutes!

It’s already February, and although January felt like a year in itself, I have the latest jam-packed episode to keep you informed and up to speed. This week we look at the new GES global event tracker platform, I share the latest big brand acquisitions, not to mention a ‘hot off the press’ announcement. I share why digital health passports may be the key to returning to large events. I expose the news that whilst the Gov supports exotic bars, they continue to leave the events industry out in the cold, but, they are supporting events in the form of hosting one of the only events in June, the G7 summit which is confirmed to take place in the UK. You may need a biscuit with your tea for this one.

👉https://www.ges.com/event-tracker

👉https://news.sky.com/story/coachella-cancelled-again-due-to-coronavirus-12203011

👉https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_2484

👉https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9209245/Asos-confirms-takeover-Topshop-Miss-Selfridge-265million.html

👉https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/25/boohoo-buying-debenhams-a-changing-of-the-guard-in-retail

👉https://conference-news.co.uk/business-news/blackstone-puts-confidence-uk-market-butlins-acquisition

👉https://www.hbaa.org.uk/content/government-says-lap-dancing-clubs-are-worth-saving-inbound-tourism-isn%E2%80%99t

👉 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-host-g7-summit-in-cornwall