Operations

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October 30, 2026Edinburgh recruits chair as it builds a new business events playbookEdinburgh is enhancing its international business events strategy with a new Operational Group led by a remunerated chair, aiming to strengthen its global offer. This initiative, supported by multi-year funding, seeks to foster collaboration among venues, suppliers, and academic institutions, promoting inclusive growth and sustainability in the events sector.Read More

In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBT

October 12, 2022In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBTThe 12th annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast found that more than three quarters (77 per cent) of respondents are optimistic about the health of the industry heading into 2023.

DRPG Bigtalk

October 3, 2022DRPG showcases new tech as Bigtalk returns to live formatCreative communications group DRPG showcased new technology at its annual Bigtalk event, with 150 clients from across Europe attending at its Worcestershire HQ.

Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEP

September 28, 2022Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEPStaffing issues, increasing costs and the impact of world events are the biggest challenges facing the sector, according to the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP).

Rep companies

August 22, 2022What exactly does a hotel rep company do?Looking for something a bit different? Rep companies can help. Roger Plumpton, managing director of Hosmark Hotels, an events industry hotel rep company, explains why working with a 'middle man' can produce a truly memorable event...

'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'

August 15, 2022'Being a little more sustainable, makes a huge difference'As part of its customer events programme, Workspace Group PLC wanted to bring together thought leaders and industry shapers to discuss key issues facing London’s SMEs today. Workspace Group events manager, Stacy Lyden-Sauppe shares each step of making the event as eco-friendly as possible.

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August 12, 2022Case study: Brighton's big conference has big impactBack in 2019, in the pre-Covid days, an event manager from PraxisAuril, an association for knowledge exchange practitioners, wandered through The Meetings Show in its old home of London Olympia.

Hydrogen2022

August 8, 2022Case study: Hydrogen for Life at the Science MuseumNow in its second year, Hydrogen for Life 2022 is an event dedicated to the discussion of hydrogen power and fuel cell technology.

Mixed bag of positivity and caution at venues, says IACC

August 4, 2022Mixed bag of positivity and caution at venues, says IACCIssues such as rehiring and reskilling the venue workforce continue to cause venues to place limits on business before reaching usual capacity, says the IACC Meeting Rooms of the Future report

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August 2, 2022Compelling need for in-person meetings but 1 in 5 'may have gone forever'Accor report says that 20 per cent of business meetings "may have gone forever" and concludes that in the future “business trips will be fewer but more purposeful”.

ICC Wales Protect duty M&IT

July 27, 2022ICC Wales hosts Protect Duty round tableInternational Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) hosted a Protect Duty round table event in July to highlight the role that venues and event organisers play in ensuring that they are as safe and secure as possible for attendees.Show More

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