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September 22, 2026Government rejects call for standalone business events strategyBusiness events will instead be included in the government’s forthcoming Major Events Strategy, while the industry continues to seek assurances over funding and VisitBritain’s reduced business events role.Read More

Letter to the editor: Bleisure and beyond

October 29, 2025Letter to the editor: Bleisure and beyondRussell, group marketing director of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, says delegates are thriving outside the capital.

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October 29, 2025SITE Classic 2026 heads to Puerto RicoPuerto Rico will host SITE Classic 2026 from August 24-27, focusing on education, connection, and discovery, with proceeds supporting industry development.

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October 28, 2025Sleek Events appoints chief marketing officer for next phase of growthThe hire follows a period of rapid momentum for Sleek, which has more than doubled in size since 2021, and is on track to achieve £50m in revenue by 2026/27.

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October 27, 2025Welcome to the M&IT Ideas Factory: your inspiration one-stop shopA new M&IT series unlocking creative thinking for modern events - smart, human-centred ideas that break convention without breaking the bank.

October 24, 2025Kru Live appointed brand experience staffing partner for OuternetKru Live has been appointed as the preferred staffing partner for Outernet to support brand activations and experiences for the next three years.

First Meeting Needs Golf Day raises £3,700 for charity at Carden Park

October 23, 2025First Meeting Needs Golf Day raises £3,700 for charity at Carden ParkIndustry professionals rally in Cheshire, suppliers triumph over agencies, and vital funds are raised for life-changing community projects.

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October 22, 2025M&IT Personality of the Year Chris Parnham on empowering people and evolving experiencesHe may just have been named Personality of the Year at the M&IT Awards, but Chris Parnham is focused on what really matters - building experiences, empowering people, and steering the events industry forward.

New AI system aims to solve live event accessibility for deaf attendees

October 21, 2025New AI system aims to solve live event accessibility for deaf attendeesSoundshape 1 Pro, developed by Speaksee, is an AI-driven system providing real-time captioning and multilingual translation at live events for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees.

Events Industry Alliance announces board changes

October 21, 2025Events Industry Alliance announces board changesThe Events Industry Alliance announced board changes with Ian Taylor as the new chair, succeeding Rachel Swann.

Lime Venue Portfolio launches Big Event Food Survey 2025

October 17, 2025Lime Venue Portfolio launches Big Event Food Survey 2025Lime Venue Portfolio has launched the Big Event Food Survey 2025 to study the impact of food on events, focusing on trends like sustainability and inclusion.Show More

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