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Doing less damage is not the same as doing good

June 5, 2026Doing less damage is not the same as doing goodAs sustainability expectations evolve, simply reducing environmental harm is no longer enough. On World Environment Day, EICC sustainability manager Rob Turnbull explores why businesses must move beyond carbon reduction and start investing in the restoration of the natural systems they depend on.Read More

No-show nightmare! Action plan for event planners when a speaker cancels

February 24, 2020No-show nightmare! Action plan for event planners when a speaker cancelsIt’s the worst-case scenario. The stage is set and the delegates are eagerly awaiting the keynote speaker – who has cancelled. These are the steps that will help you avoid disaster.

Top five tips for navigating the minefield of venue contracts

February 20, 2020Top five tips for navigating the minefield of venue contractsNick Milne, who heads up the commercial activity as College Steward at Robinson College, Cambridge, explores the minefield of venue contracts, emphasising their importance in protecting the interests of clients.

Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staff

February 19, 2020Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staffWhen the news came through that Japan was going to witness one of the worst typhoons the country had ever seen, TAG's group director, Sam Robson and her team found themselves a little stressed.

The easiest way to predict budgets is by using data insights

February 17, 2020The easiest way to predict budgets is by using data insightsA good grasp of data insights can help event planners know precisely how much they spend on meetings.

How to: target savings and manage meetings spend

February 13, 2020How to: target savings and manage meetings spendBudgets are never far from the mind of any planner – we caught up with Paul Hussey, The Conference Doctor, to get the lowdown on managing meeting spend…

Delegates demand entertainment from speakers

February 13, 2020Delegates demand entertainment from speakersWhat are delegates wanting? Nowadays, they want to hear a story, they want an immersive experience, with a healthy dose of humour. Ben Myatt from Thinking Heads, gives us the lowdown.

How to: design events for millennial and Gen Z delegates

February 11, 2020How to: design events for millennial and Gen Z delegatesMillennials are expected to dominate the global workforce by the end of 2020, while hot on their heels, the Gen Z-ers are already having an impact on the way we structure our working lives. James Kent, sales director Europe at Event Travel Management UK, tells us why a new-age mindset, hyper-connectivity and a focus on ethics are all vital to cater for the new breed of event delegate.

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.

Data Protection Day: 5 GDPR mantras event planners should know

January 28, 2020Data Protection Day: 5 GDPR mantras event planners should knowPrivacy expert and industry thought-leader, Barry Cook, shares his top tips for complying with the strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law, enforced by the European Union in May 2018.

Vegan options and menus are 'firmly on the industry’s radar'

January 28, 2020Vegan options and menus are 'firmly on the industry’s radar'Creating a successful vegan event goes beyond the menu, but it's a great place to start, as this year’s Golden Globes demonstrated.Show More

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