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As COVID-19 Cases Subside, the Exhibitions and Trade Show Industry Reopens

With cases of COVID-19 subsiding in parts of the world, exhibitions are starting to take place and more regional governments are approving the opening of large-scale events, albeit with stringent precautions. UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, reported that Thailand is set to reopen its exhibition and convention halls on June 1. This decision comes as part of the government’s phased and mindful approach to allow exhibitions as it aims to balance safety and commerce in this post-pandemic era.  In China , Hong Kong hosted its first exhibition —  The Hong Kong Wedding Fair , organized by Hongkong-Asia Exhibition Limited ( HAE ) — on May 23. The consumer exhibition was comprised of local exhibitors and attendees and was held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre or  HKCEC . Bavaria announced it will allow the Frankfort Book Fair to commence in October, a move signals that other cities will soon follow suit. The mega show attrac...