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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

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September 28, 2023Cooling economic growth threatens faster business events recoveryThe business events industry’s post-pandemic recovery gathered pace in the first half of the year, but an economic slowdown in many countries has made market conditions more challenging.

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September 28, 2023Last call: Annual Event Industry Salary Survey extends deadlineThe Annual Events Industry Salary Survey 2023 has announced a deadline extension to Wednesday 4 October.

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September 27, 2023FCM expands events division, calls MICE 'ripe for disruption'FCM is expanding the division as it sees events, event travel and meetings as leading the business travel bounce back, with the meetings and event market size expected to grow by 7 per cent to reach $1563.3bn by 2030.

Strata acquires On to strengthen event production offering

September 26, 2023Strata acquires On to strengthen event production offeringBrand experience agency Strata has acquired On Event Production Co, a live, virtual, and hybrid event production company with offices in London and Derby.

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September 25, 2023Events can drive economic resurgence, UKEVENTS tells ministerUKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, urged Government to harness the potential of the events industry in a meeting with the tourism minister.

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September 25, 2023“Try to find possibility in an idea that feels absurd”IMEX America keynote Tucker Bryant spent a decade alongside world-class innovators at institutions like Stanford and Google. In his MPI keynote he'll be sharing an unexpected perspective from which to confront the future: the outlook of a poet.

CHS Birmingham reveals details of welcome reception

September 22, 2023CHS Birmingham reveals details of welcome receptionCHS Birmingham has confirmed Arc Inspirations as the event’s Platinum Welcome Reception Partner for this year’s show.

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September 21, 2023Cvent announces agenda for Cvent CONNECT EuropeThe multi-day, hybrid conference will take place from 7-9 November 2023 at the Hilton London Metropole, offering both in-person and virtual experiences.

The Power of Events launch

September 20, 2023The Power of Events to launch app on UK tourThe roadshow will traverse the UK in September and October showcasing the potential of the app to university and industry partners.

Melanie Smith CBE appointed as NEC Group CEO

September 19, 2023Melanie Smith CBE appointed as NEC Group CEOThe NEC Group has appointed former Ocado CEO Melanie Smith CBE as the company’s new chief executive officer, succeeding Paul Thandi CBE, who moves to the position of chairman after nearly 17 years.Show More

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