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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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May 15, 2026What happened when 13 event planners gave up flying to travel slowly across Ireland?A group of UK event planners swapped flights for trains and ferries on a journey across Ireland. What they discovered challenges some of the industry’s biggest assumptions about networking, wellbeing - and the value of slowing down.

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May 15, 2026Why planners should care about England's new tourist tax powersThe Overnight Visitor Levy Bill in the King's Speech has raised fears about rising costs. But for our sector, the real issue is whether destinations finally get the long-term funding they need to compete internationally, says Paul Harvey.

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May 14, 2026Natalie Glasgow appointed managing director of asembl.agencyasembl.agency has appointed former YES managing director Natalie Glasgow as its new MD as the agency looks to strengthen its leadership structure and support continued growth.

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May 13, 2026Fast Forward 15 partners with Destination TorontoMentoring network Fast Forward 15 has announced a new partnership with Destination Toronto, with the destination organisation also joining the programme’s mentor community for 2026–27.

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May 12, 2026AI is making face-to-face meetings more important, not less, research findsNew research commissioned by The Meetings Show suggests AI is increasing workplace complexity rather than simplifying it, with business leaders saying human meetings remain critical for decision-making, alignment and productivity.

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May 11, 2026CHS Manchester registration goes live, fringe programme buildsBeyond the show floor, the CHS Manchester Fringe is starting to take shape, with activity from SITE, NOWIE, and Grae Matter all confirming.

'Events are essential to how brands engage and grow': the evolution of Yellow Fish

May 11, 2026'Events are essential to how brands engage and grow': the evolution of Yellow FishYellow Fish CEO Laura Pace on how brands are reassessing where real value lies - and why that makes it an exciting time to be in the live events world.

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May 8, 2026Why Cannes Lions isn’t about the spectacle - it’s about creating space for serendipityAs brands get ready to descend on the Croisette for Cannes Lions next month, Sophie Hulf, strategy director at Identity, argues the real value lies not in the biggest activation or loudest pitch, but in designing experiences that spark unexpected conversations, meaningful connections and long-term relationships.

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May 7, 2026Angola launches convention bureau to drive business tourism expansionAngola has officially launched the Angola Convention Bureau (ACB), as the country steps up efforts to position itself as a leading events destination in Africa, supported by rising business travel and major infrastructure investment.

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May 7, 2026Niland appointed to beam board of directorsKatie Niland, commercial director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, has joined the beam board of directors.Show More

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