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September 21, 2026M&IT Awards 2026: relive the night in picturesMore than 700 event professionals gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London for an evening of celebration, recognition, entertainment and plenty of dancing. Here are some of the best moments from the 2026 M&IT Awards.Read More

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June 2, 2026New industry body targets stronger agency-supplier partnershipsThe Event Society has launched with 24 founding members and plans for training, networking and business development initiatives designed to strengthen relationships across the events supply chain.

I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised me

June 2, 2026I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised meNo Google Maps. No social media. No camera roll. Armed with a disposable camera, a notebook and some questionable navigation skills, M&IT editor Paul Harvey set out to attend IMEX in Frankfurt without a smartphone. The result was equal parts liberating, inconvenient - and unexpectedly revealing.

Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026

May 29, 2026Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026Comedian Katherine Ryan will host the M&IT Awards 2026 at Grosvenor House London on Friday 18 September.

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May 29, 2026Local knowledge, global delivery: why partners with local understanding are non‑negotiableWhen you’re investing serious money in exhibitions and experiential programmes, the people who protect your brand and your budget are those who truly understand how things work on the ground, says Mark Hutchinson of Inception.

Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cuts

May 28, 2026Industry voices concern over VisitBritain business events cutsThe MIA and beam have expressed concern over VisitBritain’s restructuring of its business events division due to funding cuts.

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May 27, 2026The Meetings Show becomes first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crècheThe Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families.

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May 22, 2026US and Lisbon top ICCA rankingsThe ICCA rankings revealed the US and Lisbon as leaders in country and city lists, with Europe holding the largest share of meetings.

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May 19, 2026Business events now bigger than aerospace and air transport, says new studyA new study reveals that business events have surpassed the aerospace and air transport sectors in size.

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May 17, 2026Go green faster! Sustainable Events Courses now fully on-demandNorthstar UK’s flagship Sustainable Events Courses are now delivered entirely on-demand - to give busy professionals maximum flexibility.

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May 15, 2026Exempt meetings and events from tourist tax, says beamBusiness travel and events must be explicitly exempt from any future Overnight Visitor Levy, according to beam, following confirmation that the proposed legislation was included in the King’s Speech outlining the government’s plans for the coming parliament.Show More

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