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June 4, 2026Travel managers increasingly taking on meetings responsibilities, new research findsMore than 60 per cent of corporate travel buyers now oversee both travel and meetings, with cost savings and greater visibility driving the trend.Read More

UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic high

June 4, 2026UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic highLatest UKCAMS research reveals strong growth across the conference and meetings market, with event numbers reaching their highest level since 2019 and venues continuing to invest heavily despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.

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May 29, 2026Local knowledge, global delivery: why partners with local understanding are non‑negotiableWhen you’re investing serious money in exhibitions and experiential programmes, the people who protect your brand and your budget are those who truly understand how things work on the ground, says Mark Hutchinson of Inception.

MIA conflict

April 28, 2026Middle East conflict affecting almost three quarters of event professionalsThe Middle East conflict is affecting 73% of event professionals, causing postponements, cancellations, and slower bookings, according to an MIA survey.

Dieatry toolkit

April 22, 2026New toolkit launches to aid communication of event dietary requirementsABPCO has launched a toolkit to improve communication of dietary requirements at events, addressing allergies, religious, cultural, and lifestyle needs to ensure safer, inclusive experiences.

margaret reeves reftech

April 22, 2026Friction at the front door? That’s the last place you want itIn response to M&IT's recent piece on friction-maxxing, Reftech MD Margaret Reeves tells us why we got it wrong: there are some parts of events where it never pays to add tension...

forget to talk

March 20, 2026Has the events industry forgotten how to talk to clients?Corporate events aren’t becoming less human, but the way we sell, plan and communicate around them certainly is, says Tina Benson, founder and managing director of Team Tactics. Here, she explores how digital discovery and communication is changing the industry, and why human connection matters more than ever.

Employment Law Changes

March 17, 2026MIA launches guide ahead of employment law changesThe Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has launched a guide to help the sector navigate significant employment law changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025.

cost pressures

November 4, 2025Cost pressures causing price hikes and workforce reductions, says MIAPrice rises and reduced workforces show the sector is at a "critical juncture", according to MIA chief executive Shonali Devereaux.

Jigsaw Talent Solutions launches industry-first 12-month guarantee

September 25, 2025Jigsaw Talent Solutions launches industry-first 12-month guaranteeJigsaw Talent Solutions now offers a 12-month guarantee to replace any hire who leaves within a year at no charge.

one and done

September 8, 2025One and done: how to hire in one interviewTired of four-round marathons? With the right prep, the best hires can be made in one sharp chemistry check and a single decisive interview - one and done.Show More

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