Prospects for the Development of the Event Industry in the Context of the Pandemic

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic in 2020 had a significant impact on all areas of economic activity. One of the most affected industries was the event industry. The organizers of the events faced external changes that required a radical restructuring of their activities and organizational structures. The analysis showed that most of the problems of the industry noted before the outbreak of the pandemic, and the restrictions imposed only revealed the need for their immediate solution. The article reflects the main measures taken by organizations to ensure anti-epidemic safety during events and when organizing the activities of employees, the most popular anti-crisis measures. The mechanisms taken by organizations are associated with a decrease in demand and the transition to the online space. In addition, there are trends that can influence the development of the event industry and related industries in the long term.