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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

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May 29, 2026Local knowledge, global delivery: why partners with local understanding are non‑negotiableWhen you’re investing serious money in exhibitions and experiential programmes, the people who protect your brand and your budget are those who truly understand how things work on the ground, says Mark Hutchinson of Inception.

Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cuts

May 28, 2026Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cutsThe MIA and beam have expressed concern over VisitBritain’s restructuring of its business events division due to funding cuts.

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May 27, 2026The Meetings Show becomes first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crècheThe Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families.

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May 22, 2026US and Lisbon top ICCA rankingsThe ICCA rankings revealed the US and Lisbon as leaders in country and city lists, with Europe holding the largest share of meetings.

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May 19, 2026Business events now bigger than aerospace and air transport, says new studyA new study reveals that business events have surpassed the aerospace and air transport sectors in size.

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May 17, 2026Go green faster! Sustainable Events Courses now fully on-demandNorthstar UK’s flagship Sustainable Events Courses are now delivered entirely on-demand - to give busy professionals maximum flexibility.

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May 15, 2026Exempt meetings and events from tourist tax, says beamBusiness travel and events must be explicitly exempt from any future Overnight Visitor Levy, according to beam, following confirmation that the proposed legislation was included in the King’s Speech outlining the government’s plans for the coming parliament.

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May 15, 2026What happened when 13 event planners gave up flying to travel slowly across Ireland?A group of UK event planners swapped flights for trains and ferries on a journey across Ireland. What they discovered challenges some of the industry’s biggest assumptions about networking, wellbeing - and the value of slowing down.

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May 15, 2026Why planners should care about England's new tourist tax powersThe Overnight Visitor Levy Bill in the King's Speech has raised fears about rising costs. But for our sector, the real issue is whether destinations finally get the long-term funding they need to compete internationally, says Paul Harvey.

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May 14, 2026Natalie Glasgow appointed managing director of asembl.agencyasembl.agency has appointed former YES managing director Natalie Glasgow as its new MD as the agency looks to strengthen its leadership structure and support continued growth.Show More

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