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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

New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodies

October 24, 2022New PM Sunak must act on energy costs, say trade bodiesLiz Truss resigned less than 24 hours after the Events Industry Alliance launched its manifesto in Parliament calling for a national event strategy.

EIA launch

October 20, 2022EIA calls for national event strategy at manifesto launchThe EIA manifesto was launched at a parliamentary reception on Wednesday 19 October, with guests from a cross party group of MPs and event professionals from across the sector in attendance.

2021 APBCO Award Winners

October 19, 2022ABPCO reveals finalists for 2022 Excellence AwardsThe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has revealed the finalists for its 2022 Excellence Awards.

EVCOM London Live Awards announces its shortlist

October 19, 2022EVCOM London Live Awards announces its shortlistThe awards categories encompass in person, virtual and hybrid events, and recognised technology, creativity and communication, as well as different event types.

'They think they're godlike!' Are hyper-ambitious eventprofs on the rise?

October 7, 2022'They think they're godlike!' Are hyper-ambitious eventprofs on the rise?Is there a swathe of young event professionals that believe they are godlike? What's behind the searing ambition - and what does it mean for the sector?

Anna Abdelnoor

October 3, 2022Events sustainability body isla gains nine advisory board membersNine new members have been voted onto isla’s advisory board with the ambition of strengthening expert, cross-sector input across all activities.

Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEP

September 28, 2022Staffing, costs and world events main concerns for sector, says BVEPStaffing issues, increasing costs and the impact of world events are the biggest challenges facing the sector, according to the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP).

What eventprofs wear

September 28, 2022What Eventprofs Wear – the M&IT SurveyHow much do you consider what you wear to work? How much has your work wardrobe changed in the last few years? Is acceptable work attire changing in the events sector?

Therese Dolan

September 27, 2022ABPCO aims to accelerate membership with new hire

Nigel Huddleston MP leaves tourism minister role

September 22, 2022Nigel Huddleston MP leaves tourism minister roleSince February 2020 Huddleston had been the government minister responsible for business events.Show More

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