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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
International Confex issues apology over "expose yourself" emailJune 24, 2022International Confex issues apology over "expose yourself" emailTrade show International Confex has apologised after sending out an email containing sexual content.Finalists announced for M&IT Awards 2022June 23, 2022Finalists announced for M&IT Awards 2022There are a total of 19 categories at this year’s awards, taking place at Evolution London on Friday 9 September.Katherine West-DargonJune 22, 2022In training for Meeting Needs four months after double deliveryJust four months after delivering twins, eventprof Katherine West-Dargon is clocking up the miles in training for a half marathon in aid of industry charity Meeting Needs.isla event forumJune 21, 2022Sustainability body isla launches first UK Venue ForumSustainability body isla is hosting its first Venue Forum to engage UK venues in the challenge of accelerating the UK’s transition to Net Zero and creating a sustainable destination for events.The Meetings ShowJune 21, 2022Just one week until landmark 10th edition of The Meetings ShowWith a 92 per cent increase in visitor buyer and 100 per cent increase in hosted buyer registrations compared to 2021, the show is twice the size of last year’s.The Meetings Show Education ProgrammeJune 15, 2022The Meetings Show education programme - what to expectThe countdown to The Meetings Show 2022 has begun with just two weeks until event professionals from across the world meet at ExCeL London on 29 and 30 June.Graham PopeJune 9, 2022Cvent acquires VenueDirectory to expand European offerEvent tech firm Cvent has acquired UK venue finding database VenueDirectory for an undisclosed sum.  Anita LoweJune 9, 2022Venues and Events International launches EVENTsmartVenues and Events International has partnered with Greengage Solutions to launch a new sustainable initiative for clients – EVENTsmart.Jane LonghurstJune 7, 2022Former mia CEO Jane Longhurst awarded OBEJane Longhurst, former chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association, has been awarded an OBE for her services to the business events sectorAll smiles at IMEX in FrankfurtJune 6, 2022Camaraderie and celebration mark return of IMEX in FrankfurtThe first IMEX in Frankfurt since 2019 was marked by an outpouring of camaraderie, celebration and, most importantly, business - but organisers admitted that there are still challenges ahead.Show More
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