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July 21, 2026Seven prime ministers in a decade - will this one finally get events?Warm words are no longer enough, argues Paul Harvey – the business events industry needs a government that recognises events as economic infrastructure and acts accordingly.Read More

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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.

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

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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.

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June 10, 2025Life beyond London: is leaving the capital the latest event trend?After nearly 50 years, the BRIT Awards are leaving London for Manchester. It’s not quite the ravens leaving the Tower, but it does feel emblematic of a wider trend.

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March 27, 2025'It's done nothing': Eventprofs blast lack of support in spring statementEvent professionals criticised the government’s spring statement for lacking sector-specific support, warning it could harm economic growth and the events industry.

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March 14, 2025Trump 2.0: “I don't think our industry will come away unscathed”Eventprofs react to the first few weeks of Trump's second term

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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 Show More

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