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Brain economy worth $6.2tn puts regeneration in the spotlight, says IBTM World report

October 26, 2026Brain economy worth $6.2tn puts regeneration in the spotlight, says IBTM World reportBusiness events must move beyond transformation and embrace “regeneration” if they are to unlock the growing value of human creativity, learning and connection in an AI-powered world, according to the first findings from IBTM World’s Trends Report 2027.Read More

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.

2022 will be year of rebuilding and recovery, says HBAA

December 13, 20212022 will be year of rebuilding and recovery, says HBAA2022 will be a year of rebuilding and recovery for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, according to the HBAA, soon to be known as beam.

The top business travel risks for 2022

December 6, 2021The top business travel risks for 2022Natural disasters, extremism, elections and social unrest are among the major threats to travellers in 2022, according to a new report from travel risk intelligence company Riskline.

Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’

November 30, 2021Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’Meetings management titan Cvent in July announced that it planned to go public during the fourth quarter of 2021 via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II.

Festivals prove biggest Covid risk in Events Research Programme

November 29, 2021Festivals prove biggest Covid risk in Events Research ProgrammeFestivals had the largest risk of Covid-19 transmission among attendees that took part in the government’s Events Research Programme (ERP).

M&IT 11-21 Trading After Furlough

November 11, 2021M&IT 11-21 Trading After FurloughMoney may be short and time may be trying, but redundancy isn’t always the best option for tightening the purse strings, according to our M&IT Expert…Show More

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