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September 25, 2026Nine in 10 destinations improve sustainability performance, GDS-Index findsThe latest GDS-Index records its highest average performance since benchmarking began, with 89% of destinations assessed in consecutive years improving their scores and Helsinki retaining the top spot for a third year.Read More

Record high rates at UK venues - up 38 per cent since 2019

February 13, 2024Record high rates at UK venues - up 38 per cent since 2019Compared with Q4 2019 London rates have increased by 33 per cent, the UK 38 per cent and the provinces by 41 per cent, says BVA BDRC

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February 8, 2024MPI reveals agenda for EMEC in LuxembourgMeeting Professionals International (MPI), has announced the agenda for its upcoming annual European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) taking place 3-5 March in Luxembourg.

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February 7, 2024Most food sales at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 meat-free, report revealsThe 2023 edition of the show also saw an 85 per cent year-on-year reduction in print production, according to the show's Sustainable Event Report.

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February 6, 2024AEV introduces new faces for 2024 working groupsThe Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chair and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups.

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February 5, 2024Strata appoints Phil Staines as chief of staffStrata has appointed Phil Staines as chief of staff, a newly created role that will see Staines assist the agency with strategy development, organisational structure and process

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January 31, 2024Visit Detroit sets sights on UK and Ireland marketVisit Detroit is now targeting the business travel community in UK and Ireland as a conference and meeting destination.

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January 29, 2024Why the events sector needs to prioritise the UN SDGsThe UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. ICC Wales' Danielle Bounds reveals why eventprofs need to put them at the top of the to-do list.

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January 10, 2024Identity appoints Olivier Vallee as managing directorIdentity has appointed Olivier Vallee as managing director as the business continues its international growth strategy.

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January 10, 2024Costs rose for 83 per cent of organisers in 2023, survey finds83 per cent of organisers saw an increase in event costs last year, according to a survey by Birmingham venue The Eastside Rooms.

ABPCO Excellence Awards 2023 winners

December 14, 2023ABPCO Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced in AberdeenThe 2023 ABPCO Excellence Awards, which took place on Friday 8 December, saw association and not for profit event professionals gather at P&J Live in Aberdeen to celebrate success, creativity and excellence across a range of event related award categories.Show More

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