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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

Destination Coventry welcomes four new board members

April 14, 2022Destination Coventry welcomes four new board membersFour new appointments have been made to bolster the oversight board of Coventry and Warwickshire’s newest destination management organisation (DMO).

April 12, 2022Lord Sebastian Coe to headline The Meetings Show 2022Olympic medallist and World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe, will deliver a keynote at the 10th edition of The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community.

Deadline for Tomorrow’s Talent entries extended to 1 April

March 23, 2022Deadline for Tomorrow’s Talent entries extended to 1 AprilUp-and-coming event planners and buyers now have until Friday 1 April to submit their entries for Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion the industry’s emerging stars.

WATCH: Northstar's editors discuss Russia, mask mandates and more

March 21, 2022WATCH: Northstar's editors discuss Russia, mask mandates and moreJoin Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director of Northstar Meetings Group, James Lancaster, editorial director of Northstar Meetings Group UK, and Paul Harvey, editor for Meetings & Incentive Travel, as they discuss the latest industry developments of note from around the world.

BVEP elects Chris Skeith as chair and expands executive committee

January 27, 2022BVEP elects Chris Skeith as chair and expands executive committeeThe Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has elected Chris Skeith OBE as its new chair.

Voting open for M&IT Awards 2022

January 17, 2022Voting open for M&IT Awards 2022Voting is now open for the M&IT Awards 2022.

Return to events: how redundancy made me stronger

January 5, 2022Return to events: how redundancy made me strongerThe pandemic has had a devastating effect on many event professionals’ careers - here, current Fast Forward 15 mentee, Becky Davison, explains why being made redundant was a catalyst for personal positive change...

‘We need Government help to avoid a bleak midwinter’ says Beckie Towle

December 21, 2021‘We need Government help to avoid a bleak midwinter’ says Beckie Towle“The business events sector is now looking forward to January with trepidation; with so many events being cancelled or postponed, how much work will we have to keep us afloat?” said Beckie Towle, marketing director of HBAA beam and founder of The Events Raccoon

Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’

November 30, 2021Cvent CEO: ‘Going public will inspire meetings industry return’Meetings management titan Cvent in July announced that it planned to go public during the fourth quarter of 2021 via a merger with special purpose acquisition company Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II.

Demand sees Taylor Lynn Corporation expand team

November 26, 2021Demand sees Taylor Lynn Corporation expand teamManchester-based event planners, Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) has reported significant demand since March 2021, leading to new hires, promotions and a bigger office.Show More

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