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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

Corporate travel buyer budget forecasts at five-year high

January 8, 2020Corporate travel buyer budget forecasts at five-year highThe number of corporate travel buyers forecasting bigger budgets for the year ahead is at a five-year high, according to annual research conducted by Business Travel Show. 41 per cent of buyers polled said they would have more money to spend on travel in 2020, compared to 33 per cent last year.

London hotel rates up 2.6 per cent in November but driving profit an issue

January 7, 2020London hotel rates up 2.6 per cent in November but driving profit an issueLondon hotels saw a 2.6 per cent increase in average room rate in November 2019, according to the latest data from HotStats.

DRPG invests £2m in business in 40th anniversary year

January 7, 2020DRPG invests £2m in business in 40th anniversary yearDRPG is set to invest more than £2 million in 2020 as the agency celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Meeting Needs sets £100k aim as it recruits team for Royal Parks run

January 7, 2020Meeting Needs sets £100k aim as it recruits team for Royal Parks runIndustry charity Meeting Needs is signing up runners as it looks to field a 50-strong team in the 2020 Royal Parks Half Marathon.

Singapore sails into 2020 offering more than ever for events

January 6, 2020Singapore sails into 2020 offering more than ever for eventsGoing from strength to strength as a destination for events, Singapore never stands still. From exciting future bookings to new fly-cruise options and innovative industry solutions, Singapore is offering more than ever for planners in 2020

Worldspan reports strong growth as profit tops £300k despite uncertainty

January 3, 2020Worldspan reports strong growth as profit tops £300k despite uncertaintyWorldspan has hailed a second consecutive year of strong growth against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, as the agency saw increases in both turnover and pre-tax profit in 2019.

M&IT’s 20 event agencies: the ones to watch out for in 2020

January 1, 2020M&IT’s 20 event agencies: the ones to watch out for in 2020In an era fuelled by technology, sustainability and innovation, event agencies have plenty of requirements to fulfil for their clients. Throw into the mix a year of prolonged Brexit uncertainty and a last-minute election, 2019 wasn't a generous year for event budgets and forward planning.

Sustainability trends in 2020: A little less talk, a lot more action

January 1, 2020Sustainability trends in 2020: A little less talk, a lot more actionSustainability is high on the agenda for the most talked-about issues for 2020. It’s encouraging to see so many discussions and thought-leadership speeches and suggestions on the future of sustainability.

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