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September 21, 2026M&IT Awards 2026: relive the night in picturesMore than 700 event professionals gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London for an evening of celebration, recognition, entertainment and plenty of dancing. Here are some of the best moments from the 2026 M&IT Awards.Read More

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May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'In this episode of The Meeting Room, James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.

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May 27, 2026The Meetings Show becomes first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crècheThe Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families.

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May 22, 2026US and Lisbon top ICCA rankingsThe ICCA rankings revealed the US and Lisbon as leaders in country and city lists, with Europe holding the largest share of meetings.

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May 19, 2026Business events now bigger than aerospace and air transport, says new studyA new study reveals that business events have surpassed the aerospace and air transport sectors in size.

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May 19, 2026Excel London bets on US growth as live events boom amid AI disruptionWriting ahead of his participation in the UK government’s largest-ever trade mission to the United States, Excel London CEO Jeremy Rees said face-to-face events are becoming more valuable, not less, in an increasingly AI-enabled world.

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May 13, 2026Fast Forward 15 partners with Destination TorontoMentoring network Fast Forward 15 has announced a new partnership with Destination Toronto, with the destination organisation also joining the programme’s mentor community for 2026–27.

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May 8, 2026Why Cannes Lions isn’t about the spectacle - it’s about creating space for serendipityAs brands get ready to descend on the Croisette for Cannes Lions next month, Sophie Hulf, strategy director at Identity, argues the real value lies not in the biggest activation or loudest pitch, but in designing experiences that spark unexpected conversations, meaningful connections and long-term relationships.

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May 7, 2026Angola launches convention bureau to drive business tourism expansionAngola has officially launched the Angola Convention Bureau (ACB), as the country steps up efforts to position itself as a leading events destination in Africa, supported by rising business travel and major infrastructure investment.

Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the question

May 5, 2026Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the questionAt the Swiss MICE Retreat in Henley-on-Thames, I went in expecting a destination showcase and left rethinking everything - from cost to value, and why Switzerland might be one of the industry’s most misunderstood choices.

The power of doing less: turning room cleans into £1m of impact

April 30, 2026The power of doing less: turning room cleans into £1m of impactWyboston Lakes Resort raised more than £36k last year through its Room2Give scheme - and it's now encouraging other venues to get involved, with a collective target of raising £1 million for local charities.Show More

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