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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

Scotland provides £10 million funding package for events

July 29, 2020Scotland provides £10 million funding package for eventsA funding package of £10 million has been established by the Scottish Government to help the events sector recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch Live

July 29, 2020IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch LiveLive pitching and a new judging panel chair at IBTM World 2020 heralds in a shake-up in concepts at the Tech Watch Awards, which takes place from 1-3 December at Fira Barcelona.

Border closures could jeopardise Covid-19 recovery

July 28, 2020Border closures could jeopardise Covid-19 recoveryThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise the global economic recovery.

Post-lockdown hotel pricing to hit planners in pocket?

July 28, 2020Post-lockdown hotel pricing to hit planners in pocket?A combination of high demand and limited hotel capacity due to social distancing measures means that hotels are able to charge higher prices, according to new data from Profitroom.

Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tips

July 27, 2020Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tipsBernadette Palombo, founder of Event Professionals Journal, shares three top tips to eliminate unnecessary work-related stress.

Meetings Industry Association unveils trust and trace tool

July 27, 2020Meetings Industry Association unveils trust and trace toolThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched a tool for venues to better manage delegates’ information.

Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international events

July 24, 2020Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international eventsIn a bid to relaunch international conferences and the events sector, Brussels is launching a fund of two million euros to entice planners to choose the European city as a future event destination.

The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid event

July 24, 2020The Meetings Show reveals details of 2020 hybrid eventThe Meetings Show has unveiled plans for its 2020 hybrid show, following the government's announcement that business events can resume in October.

Proof of industry's power is right under government's noses

July 23, 2020Proof of industry's power is right under government's nosesThe news that the Conservative Party has struck a deal to host its annual conference in Birmingham in 2022, 2024 and 2026 is fantastic for the city.

The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emerges

July 23, 2020The end of the office? Post-lockdown meeting trend emergesStrong evidence for the trend towards ‘the end of the office’ has emerged in the last few weeks, with businesses moving towards looking to book weekly meetings space long term as they give up their offices.Show More

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