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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

From Cornwall to Scotland: Identity to deliver COP26

June 16, 2021From Cornwall to Scotland: Identity to deliver COP26Following the success of the G7 Summit in Cornwall, Identity has been confirmed to deliver the UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow later this year.

DRPG comms director Julie Davidson passes away following brief illness

June 16, 2021DRPG comms director Julie Davidson passes away following brief illnessCreative communications agency DRPG has announced with great sadness that Julie Davidson, director of strategy and comms, passed away on Thursday 27 May at the age of 56.

Industry reacts: Make an exception and extend furlough, says HBAA

June 15, 2021Industry reacts: Make an exception and extend furlough, says HBAAFollowing the announcement yesterday (14 June) that Step 4 of the roadmap has been pushed back to 19 July, the HBAA is asking for a furlough extension for the meetings industry.

DRPG doubles capacity for technical team at Worcestershire site

June 15, 2021DRPG doubles capacity for technical team at Worcestershire siteCreative communications agency DRPG confirms work has been completed on the new purpose-built warehouse extension at its head office and studio complex in Worcestershire.

New venture aims to close talent gap in aftermath of the pandemic

June 15, 2021New venture aims to close talent gap in aftermath of the pandemicEmma Little, founder and CEO of venue finding agency, ExecSpace has launched a new full-service search, selection and talent acquisition business.

Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?

June 14, 2021Roadmap: what does delay mean for the UK events industry?The UK Government has confirmed a four-week delay to the final stage of the ‘roadmap out of lockdown’.

AEO's Chris Skeith awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

June 14, 2021AEO's Chris Skeith awarded OBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours ListChris Skeith, chief executive of the UK’s Association of Event Organisers and treasurer of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, has been included in the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List, recommended for an OBE, for services to the events industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ignite2021 launches with aim of rebuilding the sector

June 11, 2021Ignite2021 launches with aim of rebuilding the sectorAgency emc3 has been working with its partners AMTEvents and Goldcast to curate Ignite2021, an experience dedicated to rebuilding the events industry.

Sustainability to fore as G7 Summit and COP26 to be ISO-assessed

June 11, 2021Sustainability to fore as G7 Summit and COP26 to be ISO-assessedBoth the G7 Summit and COP26 events will be assessed against the international sustainability standard, ISO 20121.

VisitBritain launches £100k support fund for non-profit business events

June 11, 2021VisitBritain launches £100k support fund for non-profit business eventsApplications have opened for VisitBritain’s Domestic Support Fund, a new initiative to kickstart the recovery of the UK business events sector.Show More

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