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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

What’s new, Canada? An event planner's update from across the pond

August 24, 2020What’s new, Canada? An event planner's update from across the pondWhile the meetings and events industry has been stunted around the world this year, in most part, due to Covid-19, Canada has been laying the foundation blocks for a successful reopening.

Digital Twin technology pushes the boundaries of events

August 20, 2020Digital Twin technology pushes the boundaries of eventsLive Group’s CEO Toby Lewis explains why the technology of the digital twin is the way forward for the events industry.

Planners give thumbs up to first events at The Venues Collection

August 20, 2020Planners give thumbs up to first events at The Venues CollectionSince reopening, The Venues Collection (TVC), a group of eight purpose-built conference and training centres across England, have received positive feedback from planners.

Medical and pharmaceutical meetings require the right dosage

August 19, 2020Medical and pharmaceutical meetings require the right dosageThe medical and pharmaceutical meetings sector in the UK is going from strength to strength after addressing the challenges of more stringent regulations, as Ellie Evans discovers.

ICC Wales secures 2021 Conservative Party Spring Conference

August 19, 2020ICC Wales secures 2021 Conservative Party Spring ConferenceInternational Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has been selected to host the Conservative Party Spring Conference in 2021.

Revamped and revitalised Sydney is vying for business events

August 18, 2020Revamped and revitalised Sydney is vying for business eventsSydney, the capital of New South Wales is one of Australia's largest cities and has revamped its venues. Jack Carter reports on the latest openings and investments.

The pros and cons of using the UK’s thriving academic venues

August 18, 2020The pros and cons of using the UK’s thriving academic venuesAcademic venues make for a markedly different option to standard hotel meeting spaces.

Be honest about time frames and prices, says M&IT's secret supplier

August 17, 2020Be honest about time frames and prices, says M&IT's secret supplierHere’s a question posed recently on LinkedIn by the head of events commercial for Gray Dawes: “Response times....Discussion for a Saturday morning.... response times for event enquiries? It would appear that venues are asking for business yet do not seem to be able to respond to enquiries within a given time scale? What are the issues? Is it skill set? Is it the enquiry process? How can we work smarter and increase efficiency? Thoughts welcome…”

Slow and steady: a closer look at the events recovery in Seoul

August 14, 2020Slow and steady: a closer look at the events recovery in SeoulAs UK event planners look ahead to October for the reopening of meetings and events, over in Korea organisers in Seoul are getting back to work - slowly but surely.

Tennis pro turned eventprof named as IBTM World keynote

August 12, 2020Tennis pro turned eventprof named as IBTM World keynotePancho Campo, former tennis professional turned events producer, will be the first keynote speaker for IBTM World 2020, taking place in Barcelona from 1-3 December.Show More

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