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adobestockhelsinkiSeptember 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
Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committeeOctober 27, 2022Government fails to understand urgent need for DMO reform, says committeeIn a withering attack, the DCMS Committee called the Government’s response to Nick de Bois’s DMO review “half-hearted” and said it had “failed to commit to any long-term change.”Nick de BoisOctober 25, 2022Nick de Bois appointed British Tourist Authority chairThe former MP and chair of the Events Industry Board will serve a three year term, starting on 1 November 2022 New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodiesOctober 24, 2022New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodiesLiz Truss resigned less than 24 hours after the Events Industry Alliance launched its manifesto in Parliament calling for a national event strategy.EIA launchOctober 20, 2022EIA calls for national event strategy at manifesto launchThe EIA manifesto was launched at a parliamentary reception on Wednesday 19 October, with guests from a cross party group of MPs and event professionals from across the sector in attendance.In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBTOctober 12, 2022In-person events and budgets to increase in 2023, says Amex GBTThe 12th annual Global Meetings & Events Forecast found that more than three quarters (77 per cent) of respondents are optimistic about the health of the industry heading into 2023.Liverpool arenaOctober 10, 2022'We are ecstatic!' Liverpool to host Eurovision 2023Liverpool is set to host Eurovision 2023 after pipping Glasgow to the postMeeting Needs 2022 runnersOctober 10, 2022On your marks! Meeting Needs runners raise £28k for good causesMeetings and events professionals participated in the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise money for industry grant-making body, Meeting Needs and its partner charities.ICE reportOctober 5, 2022Corporate event spend to rise 83 per cent in 2023 - reportSpending on events and brand experiences within the corporate sector is expected to rise by as much as 83 per cent according to the Annual ICE Report.DRPG BigtalkOctober 3, 2022DRPG showcases new tech as Bigtalk returns to live formatCreative communications group DRPG showcased new technology at its annual Bigtalk event, with 150 clients from across Europe attending at its Worcestershire HQ.Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEPSeptember 28, 2022Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEPStaffing issues, increasing costs and the impact of world events are the biggest challenges facing the sector, according to the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP). Show More
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