IQ The live music business in Japan, which has felt the effects of the coronavirus pandemic since February, could be up and running without capacity restrictions from August 1, although social distancing requirements will remain in place. Japan ended its state of emergency at the end

By Jon Adkins Following the recent debut of its GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation program, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, announced that additional organizations have committed to accredit their facilities. GBAC STAR is designed for any size fac

By R.V. Baugus For years hockey has kept fans in a safe place from flying pucks and flying players over the rink through the use of plexiglass. Also gives those cross-checking hits a more violent thud of a player into the plexiglass and of course fans love to bang on the glass to heck

By Mabel Hung The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) welcomed events back to Hong Kong on May 22-24. With a series of preventive measures in place, the HKCEC welcomed the city’s first exhibition since the COVID-19 pandemic. The 98th Hong Kong Weddin

By Mark Herrera The reality of the event industry is one of unrelentingly disruptive change. This change is happening at an unprecedented pace. Venues of all types must successfully adapt and operate under a set of rules and expectations that are constantly in flux based on the curren