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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

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.

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.

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.

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.Show More

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