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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

ESSA Awards Shortlist

November 15, 2022ESSA reveals shortlist for 2022 awardsThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced the shortlist for its 2022 annual awards.

MIT Awards Winners

November 14, 2022Voting open for M&IT Awards 2023You can now cast your votes for the M&IT Awards 2023, featuring new awards and refreshed categories.

Stuart Andrew

November 4, 2022Stuart Andrew confirmed as new tourism ministerAndrew replaces Lord Kamal as tourism minister, who held the position for just 40 days as part of Liz Truss’s government.

Sian Sayward

October 28, 2022'It's a tremendous honour': Sian Sayward made chair of beamSian Sayward, director of commercial partnerships, people & projects at Inntel, has become chair of beam, the UK trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry.

Nick de Bois

October 25, 2022Nick de Bois appointed British Tourist Authority chairThe former MP and chair of the Events Industry Board will serve a three year term, starting on 1 November 2022

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?Show More

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