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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

Still nothing! Industry losing patience as government dawdles

July 9, 2020Still nothing! Industry losing patience as government dawdlesThe events industry has been overlooked yet again in the latest round of reopenings announced by government. And the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has said the sector is losing patience and questioned the government's priorities.

Major barriers to creating successful hybrid events

July 9, 2020Major barriers to creating successful hybrid eventsAlmost three quarters (73 per cent) of event professionals are planning a hybrid event in 2020 according to a survey by etc.venues.

Smyle reshuffle sees first ever employee ascend to MD

July 8, 2020Smyle reshuffle sees first ever employee ascend to MDCreative event agency Smyle has reshuffled its leadership team, a move which see Smyle’s first employee, Dominic Thomas-Smith assume the role of managing director.

Events industry ‘on its knees’ as government ignores lobbying

July 8, 2020Events industry ‘on its knees’ as government ignores lobbyingFollowing Rishi Sunak’s summer budget announcement, industry leaders have voiced their disappointment over his and the Government’s lack of help for the events industry.

Meetings Industry Association ‘inundated’ with AIM Secure applications

July 8, 2020Meetings Industry Association ‘inundated’ with AIM Secure applicationsThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reported a successful uptake in its Aim Secure safety accreditation for venues, launched in early July.

Chancellor unveils job retention bonus, cuts hospitality VAT

July 8, 2020Chancellor unveils job retention bonus, cuts hospitality VATChancellor Rishi Sunak laid out the UK government’s new three-point job retention scheme and announced a VAT cut to 5 per cent for the hospitality industry until 12 January 2021.

Conservatives move party conference online in October

July 7, 2020Conservatives move party conference online in OctoberThis year’s Conservative Party conference is set to go virtual, with most of the event taking place online, it has been announced.

Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofs

July 7, 2020Deal of the day: Cvent offers free training to eventprofsMeetings and events technology-provider, Cvent, has announced it is offering all of its certifications and training programmes to all event professionals, free of charge.

Micebook Talks session focuses on diversity in the industry

July 7, 2020Micebook Talks session focuses on diversity in the industryEvent planners’ hub, Micebook, hosted its most recent Micebook ‘Talks’ session on why black lives matter and what the industry is doing to bring more equality to the events sector.

HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate business

July 7, 2020HBAA calls for VAT cuts to stimulate businessHBAA chair, Lex Butler has called on the government to cut VAT for business accommodation rates for up to a year.Show More

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