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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

UK Government

April 9, 2025Government urged to reconsider away day banThe government’s ban on away days for civil servants, aimed at reducing wasteful spending, has raised concerns about negative impacts on employee morale and productivity.

BBC chair wants to end stars ‘cashing in’ at events

March 11, 2025BBC chair wants to end stars ‘cashing in’ at eventsBBC chair Samir Shah wants BBC journalists to stop hosting paid events outside the corporation to avoid public criticism and maintain integrity.

hilton 2025

February 3, 2025From silent time to 'frolleagues', Gen Z is redefining meetings says Hilton reportHilton's latest trends report reveals that Gen Z is redefining meetings with trends like silent meeting time, extreme preparedness, pod squad travel, and 'frolleagues.'

office dog

January 28, 2025Why the office dog won't cut it anymore - and other key 2025 trendsSenior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward shares his analysis of the latest recruitment trends that shaped the final quarter of 2024 - and offers his key forecasts for 2025

EDGEAFGENCY

January 28, 2025EDGE Venues launches 'groundbreaking' EDGE Agency platformEDGE Venues has launched EDGE Agency, a new platform aimed at venue-finding agents to enhance efficiency, flexibility, and client service in the meetings and events industry.

EDGE panel

January 24, 2025EDGE Venues urges sector to embrace change at Winter SummitEDGE Venues hosted its Winter Summit to urge the meetings and events industry to embrace change, focusing on collaboration and policy influence, while addressing inefficiencies and promoting innovation.

Paul Martin

January 24, 2025Parallel Blue extends partnership with 7IM into 2025Parallel Blue has extended its partnership with 7IM to manage its UK event programme through 2025, continuing to provide a full range of event services.

Excel London 25

January 13, 2025Excel London innovates with onsite interpreters at WTM LondonLondon venue trials innovative onsite language professionals to enhance operational efficiency and inclusivity.

Classification codes - what do they call mean?

January 6, 2025Classification codes - what do they call mean?Classification codes - what do they call mean? 0 0 74 Sponsored by The Business of Events has launched a white paper to explore global classification codes and the impact they have the events economy. The paper, ‘ ISIC Codes and the Global Event

Identity fireworks

January 6, 2025Ooh, aah: Identity delivers firework spectacle for London’s New Year’s EveIdentity delivered a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display in London, featuring over 12,000 fireworks, 420 lights, and holographic technology, celebrating notable 2024 events.Show More

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