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parliament uk 2455July 6, 2026MPs urge government to rethink business events cuts as sector's competitiveness comes under scrutinyA new report concludes that the UK events industry is being held back by a lack of strategic government support, despite its significant contribution to economic growth, trade and employment.Read More
event planning111November 7, 2024European planners hugely positive and sourcing venues further afield in 2025, says CventPlanners in Western Europe are largely optimistic about the current state of the sector - and are increasingly looking further afield for event destinations, according to the latest Cvent survey.How advocacy can unlock the global events economyNovember 4, 2024How advocacy can unlock the global events economyThe IBTM World Forum for Advocacy promises to be a crucial moment for the industry, according to Martin Fullard, director, The Business of Events.Andrew needham headboxNovember 4, 2024AI complements not replaces human element of events, finds HeadBox reportB2B meetings and events platform HeadBox has explored the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) on the sector in its latest whitepaper.penguins auctionOctober 26, 2024DRPG helps raise £330k for local hospice with penguin auctionDRPG helped raise £330,000 for a local hospice with an auction of 41 penguin sculptures at its Worcestershire studio complex.The Meeting Room Ep 7: Should you take children to a conference?October 25, 2024The Meeting Room Ep 7: Should you take children to a conference?Have you ever had to miss a conference, maybe an important speaking opportunity, because you couldn’t get childcare? Or, if you’re an organiser, have you ever had a speaker or panellist pull out because of unforeseeable family commitments?Ian Edwards ICC WalesOctober 16, 2024'A visionary leader': Tributes paid as ICC Wales CEO Ian Edwards passes awayThe chief executive officer of Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales, Ian Edwards has passed away following a period of illness, with his loved ones by his side. Shonali Devereaux appointed Meetings Industry Association CEOOctober 15, 2024Shonali Devereaux appointed Meetings Industry Association CEOThe Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Shonali Devereaux as its new chief executive, taking over from Kerrin MacPhie when she stands down in December.debbie and charlotteOctober 15, 2024Northstar pair run Royal Parks Half Marathon for Meeting NeedsTwo Northstar colleagues battled through the pain barrier to raise money for industry charity foundation Meeting Needs at the Royal Parks Half Marathon.  carina bauer imex 2024October 14, 2024Record attendance at IMEX America 2024This year's IMEX America reported record attendance as organisers hailed the sector continuing to prosper and power ahead.Shaun Davies MPOctober 14, 2024APPG for Events unveils chair elect - and new commercial membershipThe All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events is set to be reformed with a new chair and a new commercial membership option.Show More
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