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David Tremmill, beam chairNovember 5, 2026beam freezes membership fees for second yearbeam has frozen its membership fees for the second consecutive yearRead More
tboe martin rhodesJuly 8, 2026APPG chair urges sector to tell the human stories behind the statisticsRather than leading with billion-pound economic figures, Rhodes encouraged the sector to tell the stories behind them - from jobs and careers to local businesses, skills and regional growth.vdvdvdvdvdvvdJuly 7, 2026Global Destination Report 2026 reveals resilient sector facing mounting pressuresCompetitiveness increasingly driven by value, connectivity, policy, and impact.Parliament has finally said what the events industry has been arguing for yearsJuly 6, 2026Parliament has finally said what the events industry has been arguing for yearsBusiness events recognised as an economic driverparliament uk 2455July 6, 2026MPs urge government to rethink business events cuts as sector's competitiveness comes under scrutinyA new report concludes that the UK events industry is being held back by a lack of strategic government support, despite its significant contribution to economic growth, trade and employment.martin rhodes tmsJune 24, 2026Martin Rhodes MP to make ‘persistent and consistent' case for eventsMartin Rhodes MP, chair of the APPG for Events, pledges persistent advocacy for the UK's events sector despite funding cuts at VisitBritain and London & Partnersbeam SOTNlunchJune 12, 2026The industry has Parliament's attention - now it needs to decide what it wantsThis year's beam State of the Nation lunch saw industry leaders and MPs debating a wide range of issues; how those conversations develop into actions will be key.Industry leaders have written to culture secretary Lisa NandyJune 4, 2026Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cutsMore than 20 industry bodies unite behind letter to ministers calling for funding reversal.Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cutsMay 28, 2026Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cutsThe MIA and beam have expressed concern over VisitBritain’s restructuring of its business events division due to funding cuts.Martin Rhodes CoffeeMay 18, 2026Martin Rhodes MP to open The Meetings Show 2026Martin Rhodes MP will open The Meetings Show, the UK's leading event for meetings, incentives, conferences and events professionals.tourist tax beamMay 15, 2026Exempt meetings and events from tourist tax, says beamBusiness travel and events must be explicitly exempt from any future Overnight Visitor Levy, according to beam, following confirmation that the proposed legislation was included in the King’s Speech outlining the government’s plans for the coming parliament.Show More
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