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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

Why eventprofs should be proud of their role in the Platinum Jubilee

June 6, 2022Why eventprofs should be proud of their role in the Platinum JubileeAs the nation celebrated the Queen’s platinum jubilee with a four day weekend packed with pageantry, it was hard not to feel a sense of pride.

Balancing act: how eventprofs can navigate a changing workplace

April 6, 2022Balancing act: how eventprofs can navigate a changing workplaceFor Nic Neal, head of people and operations at Liverpool and Windsor based brand experience agency Owl Live, the last two years have been a catalyst for change in both her work and home life. Here she explains why it's so important for eventprofs to maintain that balance...

WATCH: Northstar's editors discuss Russia, mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar's editors discuss Russia, mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

Inspirational views

March 7, 2022Inspirational viewsAs part of our International Women’s Day coverage, we asked five senior women in the events industry to inspire us with a story about a challenge they’ve faced in their career and what they’ve learnt.

Reaching the summit

March 7, 2022Reaching the summitTo celebrate this year's International Women's Day, M&IT speaks to the women who have ascended the career ladder and reign at the top of their professional game. The question is, how did they get there?

What the Omicron wave can teach us about events

January 27, 2022What the Omicron wave can teach us about eventsM&IT Expert and managing director of Sledge, Sarah Yeats, reveals what the emergence of the Omicron variant tells us about the events sector and how it leaves us better prepared for the future...

"It's a recognition of women within the events industry"

January 21, 2022"It's a recognition of women within the events industry"Fay Sharpe, founder of the mentorship programme Fast Forward 15, was awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list for her services to mentoring women, gender equality and charitable fundraising.

Hospitality set for 'turbulent' 2022 - what it means for eventprofs

January 13, 2022Hospitality set for 'turbulent' 2022 - what it means for eventprofsHospitality was badly hit by Covid, Brexit and a staffing crisis in 2021 - with serious knock-on effects for the meetings and events sector. Here Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, give us a heads up about hospitality trends for the coming 12 months and what it means for event professionals...

'Plan C would be devastating - let event planners do our job'

December 16, 2021'Plan C would be devastating - let event planners do our job'Back in February, Taylor Lynn Corporation MD Liz Taylor reflected on the practicalities and moral dilemmas a vaccine passport scheme would pose for event professionals. Now that the Covid pass scheme has come into law in England, Taylor shares her thoughts on what this means for event planners...

Three jabs needed for Covid pass - and £10k fine for fakes

December 14, 2021Three jabs needed for Covid pass - and £10k fine for fakesPeople may need three jabs to use Covid passes for entry to large venues in England by next month, health secretary Sajid Javid has said.Show More

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