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July 29, 2026Manchester Central celebrates 40 years and £2.6bn boost to Greater ManchesterManchester Central marks 40 years with £2.6 billion economic boost to city as Open House venue tours return.Read More

Will they come? Delegate fears next hurdle in Covid-19 recovery

March 17, 2021Will they come? Delegate fears next hurdle in Covid-19 recoveryDelegates will likely be reticent about returning to events due to lingering Covid fears - will it be possible for eventprofs to coax them out of their home offices, asks Jo Austin, sales director at The Venues Collection and Lime Venue Portfolio...

Sense and sustainability: the UK venues with an eco-focus

November 17, 2020Sense and sustainability: the UK venues with an eco-focusAfter years of hesitation, the meetings and events industry has a firm focus on creating sustainable events, starting with the venues that host them, Holly Patrick reports.

Has Covid-19 created a golden opportunity for sustainability?

November 1, 2020Has Covid-19 created a golden opportunity for sustainability?As part of M&IT's sustainability month, taking place throughout November, 15 Hatfields’ general manager Warren Campbell explains why he believes Covid-19 has gifted a golden opportunity to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of every new business decision...

NEC Group slashes 450 jobs after reporting 'almost zero' revenues

October 16, 2020NEC Group slashes 450 jobs after reporting 'almost zero' revenuesThe owner of one of the UK’s largest convention centres has detailed plans to make 450 redundancies after reporting ‘almost zero revenues’ due to the coronavirus pandemic.

£720m economic impact marks EICC's 25th anniversary

October 1, 2020£720m economic impact marks EICC's 25th anniversaryThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) is marking 25 years of operation in the same week it reveals 2019 was its most successful year.

A sneak peek at Australia Next

October 1, 2020A sneak peek at Australia NextThe latest edition of Australia’s incentive inspiration magazine, Australia Next, has just dropped, packed full of ideas to keep UK planners dreaming of the land Down Under until travel there is possible again.

Game changer? Austria Center Vienna's 15-minute Covid-19 test trial

September 28, 2020Game changer? Austria Center Vienna's 15-minute Covid-19 test trialFollowing ‘overwhelming’ interest from event organisers, hotels and politicians, the Austria Center Vienna has published key insights from its Covid-19 test pilot project on 16 and 17 September.

Brighton to turn red in solidarity for more Government support

September 24, 2020Brighton to turn red in solidarity for more Government supportEvent venues across Brighton, including the British Airways i360 and the Palace Pier, will light up in red on Wednesday 30 September in solidarity with event professionals affected by Covid‐19.

Max Bull steps up as chair of Association of Event Venues

September 22, 2020Max Bull steps up as chair of Association of Event VenuesMax Bull, executive director of venue sales at the Business Design Centre, has been elected chair of the Association of Event Venues.

Venue update: how Silverstone is adapting to survive Covid-19

September 21, 2020Venue update: how Silverstone is adapting to survive Covid-19With Covid-19 having sudden and long‐lasting effects on meetings and events, venues are having to adapt to survive.Show More

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