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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

We need a plan! Mia responds to Covid-19 recovery strategy

May 11, 2020We need a plan! Mia responds to Covid-19 recovery strategyThe business meetings and events sector is in urgent need of a Covid-19 exit plan and more recognition from government, according to the Meetings Industry Association (mia).

Event professionals call for support for 'forgotten' small businesses

May 11, 2020Event professionals call for support for 'forgotten' small businessesEvent professionals are among thousands of "forgotten" small limited company directors campaigning for more government support to help deal with the Covid-19 crisis.

Events from Home set to highlight industry's lockdown creativity

May 11, 2020Events from Home set to highlight industry's lockdown creativityEvent planner and industry content creator Amanda Thurlow has launched a social media challenge for the event industry. The Events from Home campaign aims to shine a light on the industry’s diversity and creativity at a time when restrictions have stifled activity.

Industry urgently needs more support to begin recovery, says HBAA

May 10, 2020Industry urgently needs more support to begin recovery, says HBAAThe industry urgently needs more clarity and support from government so it can begin its Covid-19 recovery, according to Lex Butler, chair of the HBAA.

DRPG launches home learning programme to support parents

May 9, 2020DRPG launches home learning programme to support parentsWith schools closed across the UK and vast swathes of the workforce at home due to lockdown, home schooling has turned parents into teachers and created a new normal that has people juggling home, work and studying to new levels.

Confidence key to Covid-19 recovery, says Jacqui Kavanagh

May 8, 2020Confidence key to Covid-19 recovery, says Jacqui KavanaghConfidence in event professionals and their ability to deliver safe events will be key to the industry’s recovery from Covid-19, according to Trinity Event Solutions and EDGE Venues CEO Jacqui Kavanagh.

Virtually Live London welcomes 160 buyers in all-virtual fam trip

May 8, 2020Virtually Live London welcomes 160 buyers in all-virtual fam tripMore than 160 buyers attended Virtually Live London, the industry’s first virtual fam event. Virtually Live is a series of online events providing organisers, agents and buyers the opportunity to ‘visit’ a destination remotely.

IMEX Group launches virtual learning experience PlanetIMEX

May 7, 2020IMEX Group launches virtual learning experience PlanetIMEXPlanetIMEX, the new virtual learning and networking experience from the IMEX Group, has launched.

EVCOM Clarion Awards 2020 ceremony to turn virtual

May 7, 2020EVCOM Clarion Awards 2020 ceremony to turn virtualThis year’s EVCOM Clarion Awards will now be taking place in the virtual sphere due to coronavirus.

#Eventprofs for Change launches with message of empowerment

May 6, 2020#Eventprofs for Change launches with message of empowermentA new group of event professionals - #Eventprofs for Change - has launched with a mission to help accelerate the rate of change towards a more sustainable events industry.Show More

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