Global Snapshot
Vienna – Since December , the Austria Center Vienna has been supporting the City of Vienna by hosting the nation ’ s largest coronavirus testing facility . The experience gained could lead to ‘ the entry ticket for events ’, according to the convention centre ’ s managing director . In the two weeks in the run-up to Christmas and New Year , around 113,000 rapid tests were conducted at the venue . Heavy demand meant an increase in the number of testing lanes ( including walk-in and drive-in ), with up to 20 now available .
World – Reed Exhibitions has announced a commitment to donate US $ 1m over the next five years to selected charity partners around the world which are working to improve inclusivity and diversity in their local communities .
Alinne Rosa , Reed Exhibitions ’ Global Executive Sponsor for Race , commented : “ The Reed Exhibitions Charity 2020 fund of $ 200k has been officially allocated to charities in Brazil , South Africa , UK and the USA . We are keen to embark on this journey and make a real impact in our communities .”
Frankfurt – IMEX Frankfurt , which was scheduled to take place from 25-27 May 2021 , has been cancelled . A statement was released from IMEX Group chairman Ray Bloom and CEO Carina Bauer on 11 January , which read : “ We know the timing of our announcement comes as a blow so early in 2021 . We ’ re eager to deliver some good news and mark a fresh start . “ We still believe that a resurgence will come , but sadly we do not believe it will happen in time for us to deliver a strong event in May .”
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