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September 28, 2026UKEVENTS welcomes government response to business events reportUKEVENTS has welcomed the government's inclusion of business events in the upcoming National Events Strategy.Read More

Meetings Industry Association membership up by 16 per cent

February 18, 2020Meetings Industry Association membership up by 16 per centThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) grew its membership by 16 per cent in 2019, it has announced.

EVENTIT unveils largest-ever education programme

February 17, 2020EVENTIT unveils largest-ever education programmeMore than 80 exhibitors and 800 meeting professionals are Scotland-bound to participate in EVENTIT and to hear its most comprehensive education programme so far.

QEII Centre delegates warned after coronavirus scare

February 14, 2020QEII Centre delegates warned after coronavirus scareHundreds of conference attendees in London have been contacted by health officials a delegate at the QEII Centre was later diagnosed with coronavirus.

Don't suppress meetings! GBTA's Scott Solombrino on climate change

February 14, 2020Don't suppress meetings! GBTA's Scott Solombrino on climate changeA reduction in global travel will lead to economic calamity, according to Scott Solombrino, chief operating officer and executive director of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

DRPG acquires London-based Firehouse agency to diversify client base

February 14, 2020DRPG acquires London-based Firehouse agency to diversify client baseThe buy-out of Firehouse has bolstered DRPG’s position as one of the largest companies in the events industry, increasing the total number of its team to 340 people spanning across the UK, Ireland, Germany and the United States.

HBAA becomes first association to endorse EventWell manifesto

February 13, 2020HBAA becomes first association to endorse EventWell manifestoThe HBAA has become the first association to endorse the manifesto launched by EventWell, a charitable social enterprise focusing on mental health and wellbeing in the events industry.

Tomorrow’s Talent finalist: 'I’ve had two job offers since winning'

February 13, 2020Tomorrow’s Talent finalist: 'I’ve had two job offers since winning'The winners of The Meetings Show’s first Tomorrow’s Talent initiative are urging event planners and buyers to enter this year’s competition to increase their chances of boosting their careers.

UK government insists COP26 will be held in Glasgow

February 13, 2020UK government insists COP26 will be held in GlasgowThe UK government has insisted that the COP26 climate conference will be held in Glasgow in November - amid claims that the event could be moved to London.

Delegates demand entertainment from speakers

February 13, 2020Delegates demand entertainment from speakersWhat are delegates wanting? Nowadays, they want to hear a story, they want an immersive experience, with a healthy dose of humour. Ben Myatt from Thinking Heads, gives us the lowdown.

Mobile World Congress cancelled over coronavirus concerns

February 12, 2020Mobile World Congress cancelled over coronavirus concernsMobile World Congress (MWC), the world’s biggest smartphone conference, has been cancelled after a slew of household-name exhibitors pulled out citing concerns over the spread of coronavirus.Show More

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