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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

Neslihan Gundes

October 25, 2023Behind the scenes at IBTM World’s hosted buyer programmeNeslihan Gundes, senior manager of the IBTM World hosted buyer programme, shares insights into who exhibitors can expect to meet at this year’s show and a glimpse behind the scenes of IBTM’s matchmaking process...

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October 19, 2023Managing budgets in times of uncertaintyStrata's recent Big Budget Debate brought together industry leaders to discover and debate how to navigate current challenges, strategies, and solutions in the global events space.In his keynote,.Diageo chief economist Richard Grenfell-Hill offered an insight into the current economic landscape and what the next few months have in store. Here are the top take aways...

uk policy forum

October 18, 2023BBC journalist and MP among lineup for The Business of Events policy forumThe Business of Events has announced the first confirmed speakers and contributors for its UK Policy Forum, which takes place on Wednesday 8 November at IET London: Savoy Place.

EIA and Lucy Powell

October 18, 2023Events Industry Alliance launches new manifesto in parliamentThe Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has launched its new manifesto and key policy asks in its second parliamentary event as it look towards the next general election.

Claudia Winkleman

October 16, 2023Cvent unveils keynotes and MC for Cvent CONNECT EuropeThe line-up includes double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes and the television presenter Claudia Winkleman, who will assume the role of Master of Ceremonies (MC) at the event.

FF15 Forum

October 13, 2023Fast Forward 15 launches the Fast Forward ForumFast Forward 15 (FF15), an event industry mentoring programme for women has launched the Fast Forward Forum.

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October 13, 2023Nteractive launches Better Choices sustainability programmeBrand experience agency Nteractive has launched ‘Better Choices’ – a programme to help brands create sustainable live experiences by aligning their event activations with their corporate sustainability goals.

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October 12, 2023Balance and belonging to drive sector growth in 2024, finds reportBalance and belonging should be the focus for the sector as it continues to recover and drive strategic growth in 2024, according to a new report from hospitality group Accor.

Vegan Las Vegas? How to be a TradeShowVegan at IMEX America

October 11, 2023Vegan Las Vegas? How to be a TradeShowVegan at IMEX AmericaAhead of IMEX America, Paul Harvey dons his #TradeShowVegan cap once again to catch up with the vegan queen of Las Vegas...

beam appoint new board directors

October 11, 2023Four new directors appointed to beam leadership boardBeam, a trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, has appointed four new board directors.Show More

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