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bts europe

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

Daring to be Bold in the new world of events

August 14, 2025Daring to be Bold in the new world of eventsWith Millennials and Gen Z now making up 55 per cent of the UK workforce and up to 20 per cent identifying as neurodiverse, event planners are rethinking traditional formats to meet evolving expectations, explains Elena Gurgul, director of sales and marketing at The QEII Centre.

uae hotness

August 4, 2025Why the UAE is the hottest destination for eventprofs right now (again)Now is the time for the industry to take a serious look at the UAE, says Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter and founder at Jigsaw Talent Solutions.

design theft

July 7, 2025Free isn’t fair – why design theft must be confrontedDesign sits at the heart of every memorable event, but it’s often undervalued — and, increasingly, exploited, says Noel Reeves, board member of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) and CEO at Rocket Exhibition Services.

cvent global travel managers

July 1, 2025Cvent report reveals rise in merging of business travel and meetings rolesA huge majority (91 per cent) of travel managers currently source hotels and venues for their organisation’s meetings and events, according to the 2025 Global Cvent Travel Managers Report.

edinburgh adobe

June 20, 2025How universities drive Edinburgh's conference successCarina Svensen, head of the University of Edinburgh’s commercial and residential services, reveals how academic institutions don’t just host events – they help drive them.

James Rees Chloe Richardson

'Perfect fit': Event Leaders Exchange partners with ExCeL LondonEvent Leaders Exchange (ELX), a peer-to-peer community of senior event professionals, has joined forces with conference venue, ExCeL London.

Spring budget beam statement

Budget 2024: ‘Help industry invest in people’ says beamAhead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Simon Richards, finance director of beam, a trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings Industry has called for tax cuts and a reduction in business rates.

Walking Unsplash

May 27, 2025Conferencing in nature: venues promoting the power of walkingSeveral venues in the UK, including ICC Wales, Chapel House Estate, Jockey Club Venues, Leeds Castle, and De Vere Beaumont Estate, are promoting outdoor walking opportunities as part of conference programs, highlighting benefits like creativity, stress reduction, and enhanced mental health.

London amex gbt

May 20, 2025London tops Cvent’s Europe rankings for third consecutive yearLondon remains the top meeting destination in Europe per Cvent's rankings, with Vienna's Imperial Riding School named top meeting hotel; Prague and Dublin entered the top 10 destinations.

political turmoil

May 20, 202588 per cent of associations expect geopolitical instability to affect operationsThe study by The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau and ESAE highlights concerns about preparedness, the rise of populism, and the need for strategic adaptation.Show More

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