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

Brighton has become a wellness destination, says Yellow Fish

February 10, 2020Brighton has become a wellness destination, says Yellow FishBrighton-based event agency Yellow Fish is allowed to be a little biased when it comes to promoting their home town. Despite organising events on an international stage, Brighton holds a special place in the agency's heart and Becky Shore, head of business development wants to share with you why the seaside city is an event planner's quirky dream.

The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?

February 4, 2020The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?Imagine this for the future of the platform economy. A Smart Meeting Assistant (SMA), powered by artificial intelligence that is present throughout the entire customer journey.

EDGE Venues appoints Tracy Winsworth to newly-created MD role

January 29, 2020EDGE Venues appoints Tracy Winsworth to newly-created MD roleEDGE Venues, specialists in global venue sourcing for meetings and events, has appointed Tracy Winsworth to the newly created role of managing director.

Has the events industry grasped data protection after two years of GDPR?

January 28, 2020Has the events industry grasped data protection after two years of GDPR?Data protection regulations got serious back in 2018 when the European Union enforced the stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law, meaning the way companies collect, process and protect the personal information of EU citizens changed forever.

Sustainable event agency Legacy: 'We don’t want to be niche'

January 23, 2020Sustainable event agency Legacy: 'We don’t want to be niche'When Abena Poku-Awuah started Legacy in November 2016, she was the only industry player to put sustainability at the forefront of her company.

Esports: an untapped opportunity for the event industry?

January 22, 2020Esports: an untapped opportunity for the event industry?Esports, the world of competitive video-gaming, presents a vast and untapped revenue opportunity for the event and hospitality industry.

After 15 years, is it time to put Blue Monday to bed?

January 19, 2020After 15 years, is it time to put Blue Monday to bed?Monday 20 January 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of Blue Monday, the name given to the day that is claimed to be ‘the most depressing day of the year’.

Singapore sails into 2020 offering more than ever for events

January 6, 2020Singapore sails into 2020 offering more than ever for eventsGoing from strength to strength as a destination for events, Singapore never stands still. From exciting future bookings to new fly-cruise options and innovative industry solutions, Singapore is offering more than ever for planners in 2020

Why I'm becoming a Trade Show Vegan for 2020 - and pushing plant power

January 6, 2020Why I'm becoming a Trade Show Vegan for 2020 - and pushing plant power2019 was the year veganism made it big. You couldn’t move for all things plant-based, as the wave of people ditching animal products grew and grew.

M&IT’s 20 event agencies: the ones to watch out for in 2020

January 1, 2020M&IT’s 20 event agencies: the ones to watch out for in 2020In an era fuelled by technology, sustainability and innovation, event agencies have plenty of requirements to fulfil for their clients. Throw into the mix a year of prolonged Brexit uncertainty and a last-minute election, 2019 wasn't a generous year for event budgets and forward planning.Show More

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