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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

incentive trends

December 12, 2022Incentive travel trends in a post pandemic worldHow the evolution of the workplace is affecting incentive travel

AEV conference

December 8, 2022AEV conference explores The Power of PeopleThe power of people was the main talking point at the AEV's annual conference at Harrogate Convention Centre.

Robin and Sarah

December 8, 2022Sledge and SWM Partners become employee-ownedAgencies Sledge and SWM Partners have become employee-owned after transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model.

ESSA talent

December 8, 2022The talent crisis – is attraction or retention our biggest issue?Andrew Harrison, director of the Events Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), argues that attracting and retaining talent are two different issues that should be tackled separately

The Business of Events

December 1, 2022Sector achieving government cut-through, says The Business of Events reportThe business events sector is being taken more seriously by governments around the world, according to The Business of Events’ Global Destination Report.

Northeast gets government funding

November 28, 2022North East chosen for £2.25m destination management organisation pilotNewcastleGateshead Initiative in the North East of England has been selected to lead a government investment pilot in partnership with Visit Northumberland and Visit County Durham to drive visitors to the region.

ELX Hubilo

November 15, 2022Event Leaders Exchange partners with Hubilo for annual conferenceEvent Leaders Exchange (ELX) will host the virtual element of its inaugural annual conference on the Hubilo platform.

ESSA Awards Shortlist

November 15, 2022ESSA reveals shortlist for 2022 awardsThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 annual awards.

SEC Glasgow Life

November 10, 2022Glasgow and Belfast named in GDS Index's top 10 sustainable citiesBelfast also took home the Innovation Award for its social impact initiative Changing the Menu. For Good, which raises awareness, funds, and supplies for those experiencing growing food poverty in the city.

Sian Sayward

October 28, 2022'It's a tremendous honour': Sian Sayward made chair of beamSian Sayward, director of commercial partnerships, people & projects at Inntel, has become chair of beam, the UK trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry.Show More

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