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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

Eventprofs left underwhelmed and disappointed by Budget

March 4, 2021Eventprofs left underwhelmed and disappointed by BudgetMeetings and events professionals have welcomed some aspects of the Chancellor’s Budget but remain disappointed at the lack of targeted help for the industry.

Chancellor extends furlough - but no specific support for events

March 3, 2021Chancellor extends furlough - but no specific support for eventsChancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme until September in his spring budget.

Event budgets unlikely to recover until 2023, research finds

March 3, 2021Event budgets unlikely to recover until 2023, research findsBusiness meetings and events budgets are not expected to return to pre-Covid levels until at least 2023, according to the latest research by the Meetings Industry Association (mia).

Meeting Needs calls on eventprofs for Big Bid Bash charity auction finale

March 3, 2021Meeting Needs calls on eventprofs for Big Bid Bash charity auction finaleIndustry charity Meeting Needs is calling on event professionals to come and celebrate the end of its annual charity auction.

"I'll keep this short...": What not to say in virtual meetings

March 2, 2021"I'll keep this short...": What not to say in virtual meetingsWe've been doing this working from home thing for almost a whole year now, and consequently, we all have a lot of experience of virtual meetings.

IMEX to deliver four-month digital activation ahead of US return

March 2, 2021IMEX to deliver four-month digital activation ahead of US returnThe IMEX Group has partnered with creative agency Smyle to produce a series of digital activations for the global business events community leading up to IMEX America in November.

Final call for eventprofs to take part in key wellbeing survey

March 2, 2021Final call for eventprofs to take part in key wellbeing surveyStress Matters, an events industry Mental Health First Aider facilitator, has partnered with the University of Hertfordshire to carry out a wide-ranging survey on event professionals' wellbeing.

Parallel Blue eyes luxury market for post-Covid bounce back

February 27, 2021Parallel Blue eyes luxury market for post-Covid bounce backCorporate events company Parallel Blue has announced the creation of a new division focused on the private luxury market as it eyes a post-Covid bounce back.

Migration of talent will prolong events recovery, survey finds

February 26, 2021Migration of talent will prolong events recovery, survey findsResearch conducted by Meeting Allstars on the effect of the pandemic on employment in the events sector, revealed 29 per cent of respondents are looking for new roles due to redundancy.

Rushing back! Venue chain reports £2m of enquiries in one day

February 25, 2021Rushing back! Venue chain reports £2m of enquiries in one dayEtc.venues has reported receiving serious enquiries worth close to £2 million within 24 hours of the prime minister’s roadmap announcement.Show More

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