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The end of unverified sustainability claims?

July 20, 2026The end of unverified sustainability claims?For years, hospitality businesses have been able to make broad sustainability claims with relatively little scrutiny. That era is coming to an end.Read More

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June 20, 2025How universities drive Edinburgh's conference successCarina Svensen, head of the University of Edinburgh’s commercial and residential services, reveals how academic institutions don’t just host events – they help drive them.

“Don't be funny, be human” - five top tips for using humour in business

June 13, 2025“Don't be funny, be human” - five top tips for using humour in businessComedian and comedy writer Beth Sherman shares her top tips for using humour in business to aid connection, persuasion and impact ahead of her appearance at The Meetings Show 2025.

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May 7, 2025A lesson in event design from isla’s Made Possible FestivalA lesson in event design from isla’s Made Possible Festival 0 0 74 Sponsored by hpatrick “Being early is being on time, being on time is being late, and being late is unacceptable,” English footballer, Alan Shearer, once said on an episode of Match of th

Which AI is right for you? The ultimate eventprof guide

May 2, 2025Which AI is right for you? The ultimate eventprof guideFrom robots to raves: Eight event pros spill the tea on the AI tools they swear by, how they use them, and the game-changing ways these tech tricks transform their industry lives.

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March 31, 2025Mindful consumption - catering to modern preferencesNatacha Allen, head of commercial events at the Royal College of Physicians, on the changing attitudes to alcohol at events.

The importance of storytelling in event design

March 18, 2025The importance of storytelling in event designSub heading summary

International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’

March 7, 2025International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

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February 24, 2025‘ChatGPT on steroids!’ Is agentic AI the future of event planning?In this new AI column, Hire Space co-founder Edward Poland takes a look at the rise of agentic AI - and the huge potential for event planners.

The Meeting Room: 'Done badly, DEI can do more harm than good'

January 31, 2025The Meeting Room: 'Done badly, DEI can do more harm than good'James and Holly discuss the potential negative impacts of poorly implemented DEI, and predictions for AI and budget changes in 2025.

"We're feeling far more positive than we have for a long time"

January 27, 2025"We're feeling far more positive than we have for a long time"One of the UK’s biggest agencies, BCD Meetings & Events is in the midst of its first three-year plan since 2019 as it gets back to longer-term strategy and planning post-pandemic. We caught up with UK managing director Helen McCabe to talk everything from procurement and client expectations to RFPs, AI, and mergers and acquisitions.Show More

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