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changing mind

September 15, 2026Beyond ROI: can we measure what an event does to people?A new festival is asking attendees whether exposure to different ideas and perspectives has changed their outlook. Should we follow its lead?Read More

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November 6, 2025The numbers don’t lie: events confidence is back, profits aren’tPaul Harvey takes a look at the stark picture of the UK events economy painted in the new MIA Insights report - optimism remains high, but margins are under strain.

bleisure boom

October 28, 2025The bleisure boom: what the new era of travel means for plannersIt's increasingly clear we're living in an era of bleisure. What could this cultural shift mean for event organisers, destinations and delegates alike?

beyonf the hype

October 24, 2025Beyond the hype: why Q3 2025 marked recruitment’s return to realityForget the buzzwords. According to Robert Kenward, the recruitment market has stopped panicking and started thinking.

heathrow airport expansion

October 20, 2025Heathrow’s £49bn gamble: is bigger really better for London’s connectivity?Is London under-served - and does the sector risk missing out without the additional capacity?

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October 7, 2025Optimism among event professionals at five-year high, finds AMEX GBT reportThe AMEX GBT report reveals that optimism among event professionals is at a five-year high, with 85% feeling positive, largely due to stabilising industry trends and supportive technology.

finally business events

Parliament has finally said what the events industry has been arguing for yearsBusiness events recognised as an economic driver

uae hotness

August 4, 2025Why the UAE is the hottest destination for eventprofs right now (again)Now is the time for the industry to take a serious look at the UAE, says Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter and founder at Jigsaw Talent Solutions.

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June 25, 2025Diverging priorities in international event planning, finds TBOE reportUK and European event planners rank equity and diversity as 10/10 in terms of importance, while North American planners rank the topic as just 6/10.

Nine in 10 eventprofs say work-life balance is affecting retention

June 24, 2025Nine in 10 eventprofs say work-life balance is affecting retentionOver half of respondents (53 per cent) to the MIA survey have witnessed an increase in burnout, stress or wellbeing-related issues in the past year.

Trend for merging meetings and business travel roles slows down

June 19, 2025Trend for merging meetings and business travel roles slows downThe trend of business travel roles being merged with meetings and events management is slowing, according to a new survey.Show More

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