Opinion

I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised me

June 2, 2026I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised meNo Google Maps. No social media. No camera roll. Armed with a disposable camera, a notebook and some questionable navigation skills, M&IT editor Paul Harvey set out to attend IMEX in Frankfurt without a smartphone. The result was equal parts liberating, inconvenient - and unexpectedly revealing.Read More

Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tips

July 27, 2020Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tipsBernadette Palombo, founder of Event Professionals Journal, shares three top tips to eliminate unnecessary work-related stress.

Proof of industry's power is right under government's noses

July 23, 2020Proof of industry's power is right under government's nosesThe news that the Conservative Party has struck a deal to host its annual conference in Birmingham in 2022, 2024 and 2026 is fantastic for the city.

The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emerges

July 23, 2020The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emergesStrong evidence for the trend towards ‘the end of the office’ has emerged in the last few weeks, with businesses moving towards looking to book weekly meetings space long term as they give up their offices.

‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labels

July 22, 2020‘What the accreditation?’ A guide to Covid-19 safety labelsThe lack of standardised Covid-19 safety procedures from the UK government for planners and venues has led many of the UK’s industry associations to produce their own safety guidelines.

No income until 2021 ‘a fact that will not change’ says Identity MD

July 16, 2020No income until 2021 ‘a fact that will not change’ says Identity MDEastbourne-based creative events agency Identity, recently illuminated its 2,700sqm Identity HQ in red lights.

We need a resolution - over to you, Mr Johnson

July 7, 2020We need a resolution - over to you, Mr JohnsonAre we finally getting somewhere? After months of uncertainty, it looks like this week we could be getting a roadmap to recovery.

'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MD

July 6, 2020'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDMichael Begley, managing director of the Venue Directory suggests now is not a time for venues to be in competition, but instead should be collaborating.

ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-value

July 5, 2020ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueAbsolute Corporate Events (ACE) has launched Rewire, a new communications strategy that aims to help businesses grow as lockdown is eased. ACE owner and client strategies director, Chris Parnham has based the new strategy on personal R-value.

‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin Sirk

June 30, 2020‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkMartin Sirk, of Sirk Serendipity, shares his thoughts on why some countries will be a lot more successful at reopening than others...

Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofs

June 26, 2020Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofsThe question of morale and motivation in these interesting times was raised at a conference panel I was on, hosted by Murtaza Kalendar, TravelShop Turkey’s MD.Show More

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