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September 25, 2026Nine in 10 destinations improve sustainability performance, GDS-Index findsThe latest GDS-Index records its highest average performance since benchmarking began, with 89% of destinations assessed in consecutive years improving their scores and Helsinki retaining the top spot for a third year.Read More

UK event planners 'cautiously optimistic', says BCD M&E report

September 28, 2021UK event planners 'cautiously optimistic', says BCD M&E reportThe UK sector is showing “clear signs of a steady recovery” as interest grows in live events and delegate confidence builds, according to BCD Meetings & Events’ fifth annual What’s Trending report.

Eventprofs to get one week's notice of vaccine passports

September 28, 2021Eventprofs to get one week's notice of vaccine passportsThe government will give event professionals in England one week’s notice of plans to introduce vaccine passports for events as part of its autumn and winter Plan B.

I offset the carbon emissions from my fam trip - was it enough?

September 27, 2021I offset the carbon emissions from my fam trip - was it enough?My roundtrip from London to Madrid emitted 241.8kg of CO2 which is around 0.27 tonnes. This is the equivalent of charging my phone 29,000 times or burning 267 pounds of fuel.

Final details of £800m Live Events Reinsurance Scheme revealed

September 24, 2021Final details of £800m Live Events Reinsurance Scheme revealedThe Government has officially launched the UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme to reduce the financial impact for planners if events are cancelled, postponed, relocated or abandoned due to UK COVID-19 restrictions.

Flying in The Next Normal: the golden rules you need to know

September 23, 2021Flying in The Next Normal: the golden rules you need to knowThere has always been an element of stress to any international travelling experience, whether it’s forgetting to pack your phone charger, getting stuck in traffic on the way to the airport or leaving your passport on the table at the over-priced terminal coffee shop.

VisitBritain’s Domestic Support Fund closes after £200k kickstart to sector

September 23, 2021VisitBritain’s Domestic Support Fund closes after £200k kickstart to sectorApplications have now closed for VisitBritain’s Domestic Support Fund, an initiative that was designed to help kickstart the recovery of the UK business events industry.

Events Industry Council asks eventprofs to help tackle discrimination

September 22, 2021Events Industry Council asks eventprofs to help tackle discriminationThe Events Industry Council (EIC) is asking event professionals to take part in the first phase of its newly-launched Equity Acceleration Plan as it looks to tackle discrimination and systemic racism in the sector.

M&IT Talks returns: listen now to Ep1 of The Next Normal

September 22, 2021M&IT Talks returns: listen now to Ep1 of The Next NormalWe're back with a new series of M&IT Talks!

US to end Covid travel ban for UK and EU travellers

September 21, 2021US to end Covid travel ban for UK and EU travellersThe US is set to lift its Covid-19 travel ban, admitting fully vaccinated people from the UK and most EU countries from early November.

What can you expect from The Meetings Show 2021?

September 20, 2021What can you expect from The Meetings Show 2021?The Meetings Show returns at the end of this month, providing the meetings, events and incentives community with an opportunity to reconnect and re-engage after 18 months apart.Show More

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