Month: September 2021

The wait is almost over, the 10^th edition of IMEX America returns from 9-11 November at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

IMEX is one of the most important events for our industry, bringing the global meetings together in one place, twice a year with IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt, the last editions were cancelled due to the global pandemic.

IMEX America is the perfect place for meeting and event professionals. IMEX will reunite and reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world, who they have not seen face-to-face in almost two years at a new venue.

This edition is bringing together over 3,00 buyers, 3,500+ exhibitors, 155 countries, 180+ educational sessions. Education at IMEX is really important from Smart Monday to Executive Meeting Forum, any format will be available including campfire sessions, seminars, and more.

Implementing rigorous plans for the safe return to the live show. IMEX America will require all attendees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to have access to the show.

Will you attend IMEX 2021?

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ITB Asia will be held virtually from 25-29 October 2021 organized together with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia.

Three virtual events consolidated in five days full of opportunities with 500+ exhibitors, over 400 qualified buyers, more than 270 speakers, 35,000 virtual attendees from the MICE, corporate, tech, leisure and travel sector. 

As we know this pandemic has affected our industry badly, a three day conference program between October 26 to 28, the agenda will cover key sessions with case studies with international speakers and organizations. The experts will address important topics and share insights regarding the state of the industry and what lies ahead.

Technology is another essential element, it became fundamental for many companies and individuals during the pandemic, and plays a crucial role in the recovery for the industry. From artificial intelligence to digital payment blockchain exhibitors.

Key features include business matching, live conferences and on-demand videos, showcases and workshops, admission to ITB community platform, and much more. 

You can’t miss this event and connect with industry peers across Asia Pacific!  M&SE is attending and we are looking forward to connecting with you.

#ITB2021 #MICEShowAsia #TravelTechAsia #MICE #Travel #Corporate #Events #Virtualevents #Exhibitions #Eventtechnology #MICEprofessionalsPH #Philippines #MICEandSpecialEvents

Did you know that Asia’s first international convention center was built in the Philippines?

That’s right! The Philippines surprised the world by being the first to build an international convention center and became one of the first international meeting destination in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) was inaugurated on September 5th in 1976 hosting the International Monetary Fund Meeting  (IMF-World Bank Meeting) with 4,650 delegates.

The world-class and iconic building is more than a convention center due to its brutalist architecture designed by the National Artist for Architecture Leandro V. Locsin. It took twenty-three months to build the complex, $65 million to make it a reality and consists of five building modules to translate it into 70,000 square meter of flexible space. PICC is located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex in Metro Manila.

With 45 years of cultural heritage, the IPCC is the ideal venue for any event.

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This is the month for PHITEX (Philippine Travel Exchange) and for the second year in a row, the event will have a hybrid format. The 20th edition of PHITEX will take place on September 19-23 in Subic Bay Freeport Zone with the theme “Beyond Business: Co-creating Safe, Smart and Sustainable Tourism”.

The program includes educational webinars, pre-scheduled business appointments, networking, workshops, online activities, and post-tours. Five-day event with access through the virtual platform for those who will join online and the health and safety protocols in place for those delegates that will join the event in-person.

PHITEX is organized annually by the Department of Tourism (DOT), through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), and it is the biggest travel and trade event in the country, providing a business-to-business platform where encourage local accredited sellers and qualified international buyers around the world to exchange and explore new opportunities on the travel and tourism market opening doors to business and relations.

For more information you may visit www.phitex.ph

One year ago today, the Live Events Industry in the Philippines were united as one voice with the Global Red Alert initiative led by the National Live Events Coalition Philippines (NLECPH). September 1st, 2020 is remembered for the night where event venues, outdoor spaces, iconic buildings and landmarks shined red to support the campaign “Light up in Red”.  

The purpose of the campaign was in support of all live event professionals, production companies, technicians, freelancers, performers, musicians, entertainers, venues, art institutions and third parties involved in our industry. Simultaneously, other campaigns participated worldwide in different countries to raise awareness to support the live events industry.  

The status for the events industry in the Philippines is uncertain, after eighteen months we are still facing tremendous challenges. There were a couple of months when the situation was improving slowly for our industry; meaning that those areas that were placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) were able to operate between 10% to 50% venue capacity with all health and safety protocols in place.

MICE events, live events, mass gathering, sporting events, entertainment activities are prohibited in areas under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) which is the strictest form of lockdown, Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

The community quarantines change depending on the area and the number of COVID-19 cases, every 15 days we get an update from government agencies regarding what will be the next quarantine restriction, which makes it very tough for all parties involved. 

To summarize, these eighteen months had been difficult. Some companies pivot to digital, restructure companies to keep afloat, including salary cuts and unfortunately, staff reductions.  Many other companies have broken, disappeared or simply changed careers and the rest are hibernating until there is clarity. 

Definitely the pandemic has changed how we work, the events industry was one of the first to shut down and we have experienced a drastic hit. Events bring people together and support thousands of jobs. There are possible ways to hold and operate live events following the protocols to keep all participants safe. Undoubtedly, the worst nightmare for our industry.

How did you cope with the situation during this pandemic?

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