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September 22, 2026Government rejects call for standalone business events strategyBusiness events will instead be included in the government’s forthcoming Major Events Strategy, while the industry continues to seek assurances over funding and VisitBritain’s reduced business events role.Read More

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May 7, 2026Angola launches convention bureau to drive business tourism expansionAngola has officially launched the Angola Convention Bureau (ACB), as the country steps up efforts to position itself as a leading events destination in Africa, supported by rising business travel and major infrastructure investment.

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May 7, 2026Niland appointed to beam board of directorsKatie Niland, commercial director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, has joined the beam board of directors.

Agency Updata: Top Banana's new HQ, Nteractive extends New Balance partnership, and more

May 5, 2026Agency Updata: Top Banana's new HQ, Nteractive extends New Balance partnership, and moreAll the comings and goings from the last month in the UK agency world.

Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the question

May 5, 2026Resetting Switzerland: 24 hours that changed the questionAt the Swiss MICE Retreat in Henley-on-Thames, I went in expecting a destination showcase and left rethinking everything - from cost to value, and why Switzerland might be one of the industry’s most misunderstood choices.

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April 28, 2026Elevate launches biggest ever programmeElevate launched its largest mentoring and personal development programme yet with a kick-off event in London for 2026.

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April 27, 2026Reid joins GainingEdge as director of business developmentHamish Reid has joined consulting firm GainingEdge as director, business development and representation services, UK and Europe.

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April 24, 2026MEN launches to offer confidential support for men in eventsMEN - Meetings & Event Network - is a new initiative for men in the events industry, providing a confidential, professionally supported space for open conversation about work and life without judgment.

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April 24, 2026“Sit down and listen is dead”: asembl.group on the future of eventsThe old model of events is being replaced by a more dynamic, community-led approach, where attendees don’t just consume content, but shape it. M&IT editor Paul Harvey sat down with asembl.group's Gavin Farley and Mark Scales to hear why.

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April 23, 2026New action group leads enhance beam's collaborative approachBeam has appointed new action group leads to enhance collaboration and effectiveness within its member-led groups.

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April 22, 2026Friction at the front door? That’s the last place you want itIn response to M&IT's recent piece on friction-maxxing, Reftech MD Margaret Reeves tells us why we got it wrong: there are some parts of events where it never pays to add tension...Show More

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