LAST UPDATED 23 March 2020
Useful links and resources:
World Economic Forum - 'Over-reacting is better than non-reacting'
Events Industry Council - About COVID-19
View a live-tracker of the spread of the disease from Johns Hopkins University
WHO key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak
Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019
Associations Now Coronavirus Tracker: Association Updates on COVID-19
Skift Coronavirus and the travel industry live updates
ICCA analyses COVID-19 global meetings industry impact: Industry shows resilience and confidence
Liu Ping's Interview with TTG MICE: Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do
Meetings Industry Calls for Support Measures in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
ICCA Tips on Crisis Management
Choking travel won’t stop the coronavirus spreading warns World Travel & Tourism Council
A joint statement on COVID-19 - UNWTO and WHO call for responsibility and coordination
Regularly check the latest official information
In general, it is good practice in situations like these to stay calm, communicate responsibly and follow official health and travel advice. Download our whitepaper Crisis Management for Meetings for tips how to deal with crisis situations. We suggest to regularly check the latest official information on the virus of global health organisations:
- World Health Organization
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Please regularly check your National Travel Advisory Boards official foreign travel advice.
