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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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July 24, 2023VisitBritain/VisitEngland announces new Birmingham baseThe body – which raises Britain’s profile worldwide to develop the country’s visitor economy – picked Birmingham thanks to its strong international and UK transport links and availability of local talent.

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July 24, 2023Deadline for 10th anniversary ABPCO Excellence Awards approachesThe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has announced the final call for submissions for its 10th Anniversary ABPCO Excellence Awards.

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July 19, 2023Recruitment trends and forecasts: April to June 2023YOU Search & Select, the specialist events industry recruitment agency, presents its latest quarterly report on recruitment trends in the sector.

meeting needs auction

July 19, 2023Meeting Needs launches 20th anniversary auctionThe online auction has become one of the industry's biggest annual fundraisers, with industry suppliers coming together to support Meeting Needs by donating incredible luxury prizes and exclusive experiences.

Paul Black

July 18, 2023VisitBritain joins The Business of Events as key partnerThe Business of Events has confirmed VisitBritain as its latest official partner for its 2023 programme. It marks a fifth year of consecutive support to the policy unit and think tank.

2026 Commonwealth Games thrown into doubt after hosts withdraw

July 18, 20232026 Commonwealth Games thrown into doubt after hosts withdrawThe Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, said it was not prepared to spend as much as $7bn (£3.6bn) on “a 12-day sporting event” and that the cost of hosting had spiralled from an earlier estimate of $2.6bn (£1.4bn).

NI Villiers

July 17, 2023Chair of APPG for Events to advocate for Northern Ireland sectorTheresa Villiers, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, visited Belfast to engage with the VisitBelfast team and discuss their new business events strategy.

Cowdray SITE

July 13, 2023Community and collaboration at CowdrayPaul Harvey reports from the SITE GB Leaders Retreat at Cowdray House in West Sussex

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July 13, 2023Eventprofs urged to take part in 2023 Annual Event Industry Salary SurveyThe 2023 survey will build on the data collected in the 2022 survey to show how the industry, its employers and employee needs have evolved in the last year.

Menopause survey

July 13, 2023Report: 63% of menopausal eventprofs unable to work ‘to best of ability’Almost two thirds of women in the events industry who have experienced menopause said it had prevented them from doing their job properly, new research has found.Show More

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