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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

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April 22, 2026Friction at the front door? That’s the last place you want itIn response to M&IT's recent piece on friction-maxxing, Reftech MD Margaret Reeves tells us why we got it wrong: there are some parts of events where it never pays to add tension...

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March 28, 2026Visit Monaco appoints HOPSCOTCH UK and LJS RepresentationVisit Monaco has appointed HOPSCOTCH UK as its in-market representative to strengthen the principality’s positioning as a leading destination for luxury tourism and business events.

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March 27, 2026Now come the redundancies and resignations...Q1 2026 reveals the industry dealing with the real consequences of last year’s mergers, a spike in resignations, the limits of DIY hiring and a growing demand for sales and client services professionals, according to senior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward.

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March 24, 2026Can Martin Rhodes help events finally win Westminster’s attention?The newly appointed chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events is taking aim at policy makers. Can he help shift the perception of events from a nice to have to a key driver of growth?

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March 23, 2026From boardrooms to beaches: why Chris Clarke is betting big on the South WestAfter years of running global corporate events, Chris Clarke has swapped airport lounges for the Cornish coast - launching Leadership West to reimagine leadership retreats through place, purpose and immersive experiences across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

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March 20, 2026Has the events industry forgotten how to talk to clients?Corporate events aren’t becoming less human, but the way we sell, plan and communicate around them certainly is, says Tina Benson, founder and managing director of Team Tactics. Here, she explores how digital discovery and communication is changing the industry, and why human connection matters more than ever.

AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pause

March 16, 2026AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pauseThomas Mauch on the dangers of rushing to use external AI applications without a thoughtful, shared strategy.

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March 10, 2026What no one tells you about agency life and parentingLindsay Neyjahr, client experience director, EMEA, at Identity on the logistics of keeping two small humans alive, on time, fed, and vaguely happy, while also showing up fully for a career you love.

'She always had a smile': Eventprofs pay tribute to Gail Tomlinson-Short

March 9, 2026'She always had a smile': Eventprofs pay tribute to Gail Tomlinson-ShortTributes have been paid from across the industry to Gail Tomlinson-Short, head of business development at Warwick Conferences, who has died following a battle with a brain tumour.

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March 9, 2026Fight for events talent intensifies as candidates weigh multiple offersCulture, flexibility and benefits now trump salary for events talent, Live Recruitment Salary Survey reveals.Show More

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