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changing mind

September 15, 2026Beyond ROI: can we measure what an event does to people?A new festival is asking attendees whether exposure to different ideas and perspectives has changed their outlook. Should we follow its lead?Read More

‘In a post‐Covid‐19 era, safety is the new loyalty’ says ACE Travel

August 6, 2020‘In a post‐Covid‐19 era, safety is the new loyalty’ says ACE TravelSarah Wilson, CEO at business travel management agency, ACE Travel chats to M&IT about what planners can do make clients’ journeys safer and reduce the multitude of risks involved in leaving your bubble.

Against all odds: the eventprofs launching a new agency

August 4, 2020Against all odds: the eventprofs launching a new agencyYorkshire-based event professionals Katy Blackburn and Lucy Williams have launched a new events agency, BeSure Events.

How to: fill the Covid‐19 business relationship gap

August 3, 2020How to: fill the Covid‐19 business relationship gapVirtual events are vital for employee engagement and commercial success, says Svetlana Bezrodnaya, vice president and head of MICE and business development at JTB Europe.

How to define your event format and maximise its effectiveness

July 31, 2020How to define your event format and maximise its effectiveness"Online is not a simple replacement for the real thing," says JTB Communication Design's (JCD) Kazuto Yoshii. " Think about the added value of a new event fusing both."

Post-lockdown hotel pricing to hit planners in pocket?

July 28, 2020Post-lockdown hotel pricing to hit planners in pocket?A combination of high demand and limited hotel capacity due to social distancing measures means that hotels are able to charge higher prices, according to new data from Profitroom.

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.Show More

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