News

brighter fun day

July 28, 2026Why clients now buy specialist expertise, not agency takeoverAgencies are increasingly being hired for the expertise they bring rather than the work they take away. Brighter’s Claire Conboy and Kate Wolstenholme reflect on the shift.Read More

Andrew Perolls

August 6, 2024Greengage achieves B Corp certificationGreengage Solutions, the business travel, hospitality, meetings and events sustainability specialist, has had its own sustainability efforts recognised by achieving B Corp certification.

simon hambley12

August 5, 2024"We're in a real golden age of events" - Strata's 10-year visionPaul Harvey catches up with Strata CEO Simon Hambley to find out why he's so excited about what the next decade holds for the sector...

Future looks rosy at Global DMC Partners' annual Connection in Mexico

July 25, 2024Future looks rosy at Global DMC Partners' annual Connection in MexicoSteeply rising prices, shorter lead times, staff shortages, increasing use of AI and a shocking lack of females in leadership roles were identified as the main issues facing the industry at the Global DMC Partners annual Connection held in Punta de Mita, Mexico.

Birmingham wins bid to host Prince Harry's Invictus Games 2027

July 24, 2024Birmingham wins bid to host Prince Harry's Invictus Games 2027Organisers promise NEC Birmingham will host "most cohesive, sustainable event in Invictus Games history".

CHS Birmingham 24

July 22, 2024CHS Birmingham gets back to basics with education theme for 2024The October event will be based around 'How to be an Event Organiser' and keynotes will include an event psychologist and an intimacy coordinator.

sledge connect employee

July 22, 2024The rise of connected employee-led experiences - and how to deliver themBecca Shanks, creative services director at Sledge, on crafting events that truly put people front and centre.

Birmingham festival Katja Ogrin

July 19, 2024Record number of visitors for West Midlands in 2023More people visited the West Midlands in 2023 than ever before, with 145.4 million spending time in the region to enjoy its culture, food, retail, hospitality, sporting and business events offer.

mia workshop sustainability consultant Stephanie Lykourgou

July 19, 2024MIA announces 'practical' ESG workshop for leadersMIA announces 'practical' ESG workshop for leaders 0 0 74 Sponsored by Business leaders will be given practical tips for implementing or improving their company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy in a dedicated workshop facilitated by th

AEO launches working group for independent event organisers

July 19, 2024AEO launches working group for independent event organisersThe private independent entrepreneur (PIE) working group is set to meet for the first time ahead of the AEO Conference in Manchester on Wednesday 4 September.

martyns law

July 17, 2024"This time it feels very different" - government commits to Martyn's LawThe 'Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill', otherwise known as 'Martyn's Law', will require large venues to put measures in place to tackle terror threats.Show More

Subscribe Now!

Get the latest news and events.