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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

The top business travel risks for 2022

December 6, 2021The top business travel risks for 2022Natural disasters, extremism, elections and social unrest are among the major threats to travellers in 2022, according to a new report from travel risk intelligence company Riskline.

Boris Johnson says don't cancel Christmas parties and events

December 1, 2021Boris Johnson says don't cancel Christmas parties and eventsBoris Johnson has urged people not to cancel their Christmas parties and events in response to Omicron.

Festivals prove biggest Covid risk in Events Research Programme

November 29, 2021Festivals prove biggest Covid risk in Events Research ProgrammeFestivals had the largest risk of Covid-19 transmission among attendees that took part in the government’s Events Research Programme (ERP).

Listen: EventLAB is back - discover what's in store

November 19, 2021Listen: EventLAB is back - discover what's in storeAhead of the return of EventLAB, M&IT editor Paul Harvey caught up Edward Poland, co-founder of Hire Space to find out what eventprofs can expect from the one-day event taking place in London and online on Wednesday 24 November.

Mia survey reveals 'pressing challenges' for business events

November 16, 2021Mia survey reveals 'pressing challenges' for business eventsSupply chain issues, increased operational costs and staff shortages are heavily impacting the business meetings and events sector, according to the Meetings Industry Association (mia).

M&IT 11-21 Trading After Furlough

November 11, 2021M&IT 11-21 Trading After FurloughMoney may be short and time may be trying, but redundancy isn’t always the best option for tightening the purse strings, according to our M&IT Expert…

Bauer hails return of IMEX as 'tipping point' for industry

November 10, 2021Bauer hails return of IMEX as 'tipping point' for industryThe global business events community has shown strength in numbers by gathering at IMEX America in Las Vegas for the first time in over two years.

HBAA unveils a new identity – beam

October 14, 2021HBAA unveils a new identity – beamHBAA, the trade association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry, has introduced its new identity - beam.

8 in 10 UK and Europe planners are sourcing in‐person events

October 6, 20218 in 10 UK and Europe planners are sourcing in‐person events80 per cent of event planners across the UK and Europe are currently sourcing in‐person events, according to the Cvent 2021 Planner Sourcing Report: Europe Edition.

The Meetings Show came roaring back - and it felt amazing

October 5, 2021The Meetings Show came roaring back - and it felt amazingThat felt amazing, didn’t it?Show More

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