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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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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

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January 17, 2025Three months to plan - what eventprofs need to know ahead of budget changesAllpoints and Elevate founder Max Fellows takes a deep dive on what the latest budget means for the UK creative and events sector - and what event professionals need to do before the changes hit in April

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December 9, 2024Turbulent times: how eventprofs can get ahead of the weatherUnexpected transportation issues can throw a spanner into meeting plans, and travel turbulence - actual and metaphorical - is only expected to get worse as climate changes.

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November 22, 2024Sector in danger of turning its back on sustainability, says reportThe IBTM World Trends Report warns that the events sector risks neglecting sustainability pressures and highlights the importance of diverse talent.

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November 14, 2024Confidence high despite uncertainty over government support, MIA Insights revealThe MIA Insights report shows high confidence in the sector, with rising event budgets and increased international enquiries, despite limited government support and concerns over new employment legislation.

'The government doesn't understand events': mixed reaction to budget

October 31, 2024'The government doesn't understand events': mixed reaction to budgetEventprofs have had a mixed reaction to the budget, with one business owner claiming that the new government "doesn't understand or value" the sector.

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October 11, 2024"It's not okay that eight weeks of the year are lost productivity"Recruitment specialist Robert Kenward shares his latest quarterly report on recruitment trends for the fourth quarter of 2024.Show More

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