Industry event discussion centering on COVID-19 by the VPLT
In the midst of the ongoing Corona crisis, the Association for Media and Event Technology (VPLT) has voiced its reservations regarding the aid measures announced by the Federal Cabinet. The VPLT, representing companies and independent sole traders in the event industry, believes that the measures are coming too late, with many businesses lacking sales opportunities since mid-February.
The VPLT has communicated these concerns to politicians, expressing a need for a central contact point for clear, undifferentiated information. The association believes that the current system, which allows individual ministries to publish information through various channels, leads to confusion and complexity.
One of the specific criticisms levied by the VPLT is the perceived insufficiency of the emergency aid sums. With concerns that the crisis may last up to 4 months, there are doubts about the sufficiency of the aid if it is to cover this extended period.
Interestingly, the VPLT has not specified any details about the aid measures they find inadequate. However, they have made it clear that they believe credits are not a suitable solution for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in this crisis, preferring subsidies instead.
The VPLT has not mentioned any specific issues with the economic stabilization fund of 600 billion euros or the 50 billion euros in emergency aid for small businesses. However, they have emphasized the need for a simple clearing house for aid information to streamline the process and reduce confusion.
For a more detailed understanding of the VPLT's stance, readers are encouraged to refer to the official statement available at the provided link. The VPLT's concerns underscore the challenges faced by the event industry during this unprecedented crisis and the need for tailored aid measures to support businesses in this sector.
- The event technology industry, like many others in the business realm, is facing challenges in the current crisis, as the VPLT has expressed concerns about the insufficiency of aid measures announced by the Federal Cabinet, which they believe may not cover the extended period of up to 4 months.
- The Association for Media and Event Technology (VPLT) has advocated for a central contact point to provide clear, undifferentiated information, as they believe the current system, with information dispersed through various channels by individual ministries, leads to confusion and complexity in the event technology industry.
