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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

Supreme court ruling on business interruption policies major win for eventprofs

January 15, 2021Supreme court ruling on business interruption policies major win for eventprofsEvent professionals have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the judgement on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) business interruption (BI) insurance test case.

ABPCO reveals details of its new member-focused business plan

January 15, 2021ABPCO reveals details of its new member-focused business planThe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has released its 2021/2022 business plan with a focus on elevating its members.

Austrian government sets out €300m meetings protection plan

January 14, 2021Austrian government sets out €300m meetings protection planPlanners hosting meetings and events in Vienna in 2021 and 2022 will be financially covered by the Austrian government in the case of cancellations or restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

IMEX Frankfurt 2021 cancelled due to coronavirus

January 11, 2021IMEX Frankfurt 2021 cancelled due to coronavirusIMEX Frankfurt 2021, which was due to be held at Messe Frankfurt from 25 – 27 May, has been cancelled.

ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ board

January 11, 2021ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ boardThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) board has Lou Kiwanuka as its new chair.

Leading eventprofs to attend APPG's inaugural evidence session

January 8, 2021Leading eventprofs to attend APPG's inaugural evidence sessionLeading names from across the events spectrum are set to take the sector's case to MPs at the inaugural evidence session of the newly-reformed All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events.

Celebrating 100 years of the Association of Event Organisers

January 7, 2021Celebrating 100 years of the Association of Event OrganisersThe Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is celebrating 100 years of operation this year.

New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for events

January 5, 2021New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for eventsPrime minister Boris Johnson has announced a third national lockdown in England, expected to remain in place until the middle of February.

Covid-19 recovery to be focus for APPG for events in 2021

January 5, 2021Covid-19 recovery to be focus for APPG for events in 2021The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for events is set to focus on support for the sector during the Covid-19 outbreak and a plan for recovery in 2021.

'Demand, vaccines and new skills' spell brighter 2021, says new AIEA chair

January 4, 2021'Demand, vaccines and new skills' spell brighter 2021, says new AIEA chairThe Alliance of Independent Event Agencies (AIEA) has appointed Rutland-based Hatch Events MD Kerry Walsh as its new chair.Show More

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