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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

Convention Edinburgh launches new Ambassador Programme for Edinburgh

October 10, 2023Convention Edinburgh revives its Ambassador ProgrammeConvention Edinburgh, Edinburgh’s convention bureau, has relaunched its Ambassador Programme, bringing together academics and event professionals with the ambition of attracting events to the city.

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October 10, 20232023 miaList revealed in record year for recognitionThe winners of the 2023 miaList have been unveiled by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) following a record number of nominations.

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October 6, 2023The delights of Japan – and fear of long-haulSally Trelford reveals how a trip to Tokyo proved to be a much-needed reminder of the pleasure and education only travel can offer.

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October 3, 2023VeSpace acquires experiential agency Chilled EventsThe latest addition to veSpace will boost the agency's experience and growth opportunities in business-to-consumer experiential events.

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October 2, 2023Would a Labour government provide the stability and engagement the sector needs?Robert Wright, managing director of The Business of Events and Davies Tanner looks at whether a Labour government would present a threat or an opportunity to the sector.

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September 28, 2023Last call: Annual Event Industry Salary Survey extends deadlineThe Annual Events Industry Salary Survey 2023 has announced a deadline extension to Wednesday 4 October.

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September 27, 2023FCM expands events division, calls MICE 'ripe for disruption'FCM is expanding the division as it sees events, event travel and meetings as leading the business travel bounce back, with the meetings and event market size expected to grow by 7 per cent to reach $1563.3bn by 2030.

Strata acquires On to strengthen event production offering

September 26, 2023Strata acquires On to strengthen event production offeringBrand experience agency Strata has acquired On Event Production Co, a live, virtual, and hybrid event production company with offices in London and Derby.

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September 25, 2023Events can drive economic resurgence, UKEVENTS tells ministerUKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, urged Government to harness the potential of the events industry in a meeting with the tourism minister.

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September 25, 2023“Try to find possibility in an idea that feels absurd”IMEX America keynote Tucker Bryant spent a decade alongside world-class innovators at institutions like Stanford and Google. In his MPI keynote he'll be sharing an unexpected perspective from which to confront the future: the outlook of a poet.Show More

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