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July 31, 2026IBTM World expands event technology offering for 2026 showIBTM World 2026 will expand its event tech offerings with a larger tech showcase, AI demos, and the return of the startup initiative IBTM Ignite, featuring over 100 startups, 15 investors, and major exhibitors like EventsAir.Read More

“A confidence message from government is much needed”

January 28, 2022“A confidence message from government is much needed”“I do think a confidence message from government is much needed.”

Mia CEO calls on government to send 'go and meet' message

January 28, 2022Mia CEO calls on government to send 'go and meet' messageMeetings Industry Association chief executive Kerrin MacPhie has called for the government to send a confidence message in support of business events.

Judges announced for the Diversity in Events Awards 2022

January 27, 2022Judges announced for the Diversity in Events Awards 2022Diversity Ally, a diversity and inclusion organisation for the events and hospitality industries, has announced three well-known industry figures as the judges for its inaugural Diversity in Events Awards.

BVEP elects Chris Skeith as chair and expands executive committee

January 27, 2022BVEP elects Chris Skeith as chair and expands executive committeeThe Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has elected Chris Skeith OBE as its new chair.

What the Omicron wave can teach us about events

January 27, 2022What the Omicron wave can teach us about eventsM&IT Expert and managing director of Sledge, Sarah Yeats, reveals what the emergence of the Omicron variant tells us about the events sector and how it leaves us better prepared for the future...

HBAA changes name to beam and expands membership

January 26, 2022HBAA changes name to beam and expands membershipBeam is now the new name of the trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector formerly known as the HBAA.

UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers

January 25, 2022UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellersAll Covid testing requirements will be removed for fully vaccinated travellers to the UK from next month.

Case study: Venues and Events International's offshore odyssey

January 24, 2022Case study: Venues and Events International's offshore odysseyIn April 2020 Venues and Events International was approached to manage a new project to allow bp’s offshore assets to continue daily crew changes without transmitting Covid-19. This project was named the bp North Sea Safe Passage.

EMA takes on talent crisis with new partnerships

January 21, 2022EMA takes on talent crisis with new partnershipsThe Event Marketing Association (EMA) is aiming to address the talent crisis in the sector by partnering with industry recruiter CastleBell and Times Ten Coaching to provide high impact learning and development opportunities throughout 2022 for in-house eventprofs across the UK.

"It's a recognition of women within the events industry"

January 21, 2022"It's a recognition of women within the events industry"Fay Sharpe, founder of the mentorship programme Fast Forward 15, was awarded an OBE in the New Year's honours list for her services to mentoring women, gender equality and charitable fundraising.Show More

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