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October 19, 2026Figen Murray hits back at Tory MP’s criticism of Martyn’s LawThe campaigner says comments describing the legislation as an “absurd set of regulations” reveal a “profound lack of understanding”, as venues prepare for the new requirements to take effect in 2027.Read More

I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised me

June 2, 2026I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised meNo Google Maps. No social media. No camera roll. Armed with a disposable camera, a notebook and some questionable navigation skills, M&IT editor Paul Harvey set out to attend IMEX in Frankfurt without a smartphone. The result was equal parts liberating, inconvenient - and unexpectedly revealing.

Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026

May 29, 2026Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026Comedian Katherine Ryan will host the M&IT Awards 2026 at Grosvenor House London on Friday 18 September.

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May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'In this episode of The Meeting Room, James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.

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May 26, 2026Paul Black exits VisitBritain as business events team faces cutsA restructuring of VisitBritain’s business events division has resulted in a number of roles being cut, including head of business events Paul Black.

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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.

'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.

The power of doing less: turning room cleans into £1m of impact

April 30, 2026The power of doing less: turning room cleans into £1m of impactWyboston Lakes Resort raised more than £36k last year through its Room2Give scheme - and it's now encouraging other venues to get involved, with a collective target of raising £1 million for local charities.

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April 24, 2026“Sit down and listen is dead”: asembl.group on the future of eventsThe old model of events is being replaced by a more dynamic, community-led approach, where attendees don’t just consume content, but shape it. M&IT editor Paul Harvey sat down with asembl.group's Gavin Farley and Mark Scales to hear why.Show More

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