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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

The importance of storytelling in event design

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

Navigating the data maze: how live rates enhance event planning

March 4, 2025Navigating the data maze: how live rates enhance event planningEvent managers can utilise live rates and real-time availability data to better control costs, enhance efficiency, and make informed decisions.

agentic ai

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.

tms extend

January 20, 2025Deadline extended: more time to submit ideas for The Meetings Show 2025The Meetings Show 2025 has extended its deadline for idea submissions to Friday 24 January. Innovators and industry experts are encouraged to submit their insights for the education programme.

eurostar 30

January 20, 2025Just a train ride away - 30 years of EurostarSally Trelford marks three decades of train links to the continent by checking out the latest event offerings in London and Brussels

Riding high - UK Convention Centre Price Survey 2025

January 9, 2025Riding high - UK Convention Centre Price Survey 2025Some big price hikes in our UK Convention Centre Price Survey - but venues are reporting business growth and high hopes for the future. Angela Antrobus reports

ROI Celtic Collection

January 6, 2025How to maximise your event ROI in five simple stepsTo maximize event ROI, focus on planning, enhancing attendee experience, utilizing event technology, leveraging data, incorporating sustainability, balancing business and leisure, and capturing event value through KPIs and post-event content sharing.

Sustainability: why incremental change has the biggest impact

November 28, 2024Sustainability: why incremental change has the biggest impactSustainability isn't about perfection but rather incremental progress, says Peter Trapnell, sustainability champion and creative services director, TRO. Here he explains why small, meaningful, changes help ensure that sustainability becomes more than just a theoretical concept.

'It’s crazy to me that more venues aren’t doing this'

November 26, 2024'It’s crazy to me that more venues aren’t doing this'Even though event planners are a key target customer for venues,it’s rare to see an event planner working as a consultant on the build. So, what happens when one of the country’s most experienced luxury event planners throws their support, experience, and little black book of contacts behind one of Manchester’s most unique heritage venues?

sledge team

November 7, 2024Why a people-first approach is key in our industrySarah Yeats, MD of Sledge, on why a people-first approach is so important for sustainability, inclusivity and employee wellbeing.Show More

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