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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

Hiatus of live events until 2022, event planners predict

September 11, 2020Hiatus of live events until 2022, event planners predictThe latest micebook leader’s forum discussion revealed many event professionals believe live events won’t fully return until 2022.

New agency Lemon Lane aiming to help drive Covid-19 recovery

September 10, 2020New agency Lemon Lane aiming to help drive Covid-19 recoveryBrand new agency Lemon Lane is aiming to write a roadmap for post pandemic recovery as it opens its doors.

Could the UK's golf venues be out of the rough?

September 8, 2020Could the UK's golf venues be out of the rough?UK golf venues could be set for a post-lockdown boom, finds Paul Harvey

Pacific World ceases meetings and events operations

September 4, 2020Pacific World ceases meetings and events operationsHong Kong-based destination and event management company Pacific World has announced it will stop all meetings and events operations as of November 2020.

The Meetings Show reveals 2020 education programme

September 2, 2020The Meetings Show reveals 2020 education programmeThe Meetings Show’s education programme has been unveiled and is set to assist event professionals to navigate the challenging times.

VisitEngland’s Nick de Bois joins leaders panel for UKickstart event

August 31, 2020VisitEngland’s Nick de Bois joins leaders panel for UKickstart eventNick de Bois, chair of the VisitEngland Advisory Board will join a panel of UK events industry leaders taking part in the discussion at UKickstart.

EventWell Pledge to offer vital Covid-19 help for eventprofs

August 28, 2020EventWell Pledge to offer vital Covid-19 help for eventprofsEventWell has partnered with The Shaper Group to launch EventWell Pledge, a new peer-to-peer pledge and support programme designed to offer vital point of need help for event professionals who are in need or experiencing financial hardship as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Face masks now mandatory in England’s conference venues

August 28, 2020Face masks now mandatory in England’s conference venuesThe Government has announced that it is now mandatory to wear face masks which cover your mouth and nose when inside conference and event venues.

‘Time-consuming considerations shouldn’t deter planners' say HBAA members

August 26, 2020‘Time-consuming considerations shouldn’t deter planners' say HBAA membersAt the recent face-to-face HBAA Agency Engagement meeting, event professionals got the chance to share perspectives on the industry landscape.

Meetings Industry Association urges government support to revive ‘decimated’ industry

August 26, 2020Meetings Industry Association urges government support to revive ‘decimated’ industryNew Meetings Industry Association research has revealed the business meeting and events sector has been decimated by the impacts of Covid-19 and is need of urgent help from the government.Show More

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