One of the industries hit hardest and earliest by the novel coronavirus outbreak has been the event-planning industry, as gatherings of more than 250 people have been banned by the Quebec government for over a week.
Groupe PMG owner Giulio Di Minno told Global News Morning that COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has essentially forced his entire industry into hibernation. “Listen, we’re basically shut down,” he said.
While all large events have to be called off, Di Minno said most organizers are leaving it up to their clients to decide whether to hold smaller events.
Despite that technicality, he said: “Everything’s been cancelled.” In the end, Di Minno said most of them have opted to cancel.