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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

The Business of Events Policy Unit

March 13, 2024The Business of Events significantly expands activity in election yearThe think tank has unveiled a significantly expanded schedule of work and activity in what is set to be a critical year for the global events economy, with several high-profile elections taking place around the world.

March 11, 2024BCD M&E teams with MPI UK&I on Vanessa Cotton ScholarshipThis collaboration will provide UK-based students with a unique opportunity to embark on an 18-month internship, starting in autumn 2024.

Jeremy Hunt

March 7, 2024"Very disappointing": Eventprofs slam lack of recognition for sector in budgetDisappointment was the main emotion as leading eventprofs reacted to the budget, with dismay at the lack of recognition for business meetings and events.

'Triumphs amongst the turbulence': mia celebrates sector at AGM

March 1, 2024'Triumphs amongst the turbulence': mia celebrates sector at AGMThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) celebrated a successful year at its AGM, recognising the achievements of the sector as it continues to overcome challenges old and new.

ABPCO infographic

March 1, 2024More than half of ABPCO members turn over more than £1m, survey revealsABPCO's latest impact survey, which achieved a response rate of over 50 per cent, has been instrumental in capturing the collective voice of ABPCO’s member activity throughout 2023 and provides insights into trends for 2024.

March 1, 2024Can meat stay on the menu? Twickenham shows the wayTwickenham Stadium executive head chef Tom Rhodes is going the extra mile - including spending 18 months as a vegan - in making food at events as sustainable as possible. And yes, that includes meat.

February 29, 2024TRO partners with The Bulb to drive sustainability strategyThe Bulb will work with TRO to assess and improve the environmental and social impacts of its daily operations.

just say no

February 23, 2024The secret to good recruitment?Just say noWhether you are an employer or a job seeker, in the recruitment world it's important to learn the power of saying no.

Julie SHorrock

February 21, 2024'We need to tell everyone how much fun our industry is'Julie Shorrock, the newly-appointed chair of trade association beam, tells M&IT about her plans for 2024, the state of the sector, and much more...

Liverpool Docks

February 20, 2024Liverpool to host UKinbound ‘Futureproofing’ tourism conferenceTourism association, UKinbound has announced its 2024 Annual Convention will take place in Liverpool under the theme ‘Futureproofing’.Show More

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