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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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July 17, 2023Chair of APPG for Events to advocate for Northern Ireland sectorTheresa Villiers, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, visited Belfast to engage with the VisitBelfast team and discuss their new business events strategy.

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July 13, 2023Community and collaboration at CowdrayPaul Harvey reports from the SITE GB Leaders Retreat at Cowdray House in West Sussex

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July 13, 2023Eventprofs urged to take part in 2023 Annual Event Industry Salary SurveyThe 2023 survey will build on the data collected in the 2022 survey to show how the industry, its employers and employee needs have evolved in the last year.

Menopause survey

July 13, 2023Report: 63% of menopausal eventprofs unable to work ‘to best of ability’Almost two thirds of women in the events industry who have experienced menopause said it had prevented them from doing their job properly, new research has found.

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July 11, 2023Skills, equity and sustainability rising priorities for planners, finds The Business of EventsThe 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a destination or venue.

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July 6, 2023Meeting of the Future promises new era of accessibility and inclusivityTaking insight from more than six months of research, including focus groups and data from more than 60 sources, the Meeting of the Future campaign shows that meetings and events are looking to knock down ‘barriers to entry’ and create more inclusive spaces for attendees not historically used to attending events.

Generation game

July 6, 2023The generation gameHolly Patrick chats with event professionals from across the generations to hear their hopes, concerns and predictions...

Event apprenticeships: why it's time to invest in talent

July 6, 2023Event apprenticeships: why it's time to invest in talentApprenticeships are a vital tool for enhancing the availability of talent in the events industry, but perceptions must change - and industry leaders should be more active in encouraging them, argues Richard Waddington, lead at Event Apprenticeships.

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July 4, 2023Cathy Joyce takes reins at MPI UK & Ireland chapterAnnouncing the news on Linkedin, Joyce thanked the outgoing president Dan Noyce and promised to drive the chapter to “new heights”.

July 4, 2023Sandals Resorts team taking on 100km charity run in AntiguaStaff from Unique Vacations UK, Sandals & Beaches Resorts’ sales and marketing representatives, have pledged to run 100 kilometres around the island of Antigua to raise £100,000 for sick children in the Caribbean.Show More

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