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July 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

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March 13, 2024The Business of Events significantly expands activity in election yearThe think tank has unveiled a significantly expanded schedule of work and activity in what is set to be a critical year for the global events economy, with several high-profile elections taking place around the world.

March 1, 2024Can meat stay on the menu? Twickenham shows the wayTwickenham Stadium executive head chef Tom Rhodes is going the extra mile - including spending 18 months as a vegan - in making food at events as sustainable as possible. And yes, that includes meat.

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February 23, 2024The secret to good recruitment?Just say noWhether you are an employer or a job seeker, in the recruitment world it's important to learn the power of saying no.

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February 21, 2024'We need to tell everyone how much fun our industry is'Julie Shorrock, the newly-appointed chair of trade association beam, tells M&IT about her plans for 2024, the state of the sector, and much more...

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February 8, 2024MPI reveals agenda for EMEC in LuxembourgMeeting Professionals International (MPI), has announced the agenda for its upcoming annual European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) taking place 3-5 March in Luxembourg.

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February 7, 2024Conference Aston appoints new marketing apprenticeThe appointment shows how apprenticeships continue to form part of Conference Aston’s longer term people development plans.

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February 6, 2024AEV introduces new faces for 2024 working groupsThe Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chair and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups.

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January 29, 2024Why the events sector needs to prioritise the UN SDGsThe UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future. ICC Wales' Danielle Bounds reveals why eventprofs need to put them at the top of the to-do list.

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January 23, 2024Event industry recruitment trends: October to December 2023YOU Search & Select founder and Fitability® recruiter Robert Kenward provides insights into the industry's latest recruitment trends and looks ahead to forecast trends for the next quarter.

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January 17, 2024Manchester Central announces departure of CEO Shaun HindsManchester Central chief executive Shaun Hinds is stepping down from his role in June 2024 following seven years in the post.Show More

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