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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

Welcome to the new event era! How to thrive in the new normal

August 17, 2021Welcome to the new event era! How to thrive in the new normalLive Union’s content director and M&IT Expert Jez Paxman shares the agency’s enthusiasm for a new event era - and reveals how planners can thrive in the new normal.

Driift CEO and virtual Glastonbury producer Ric Salmon to headline The Meetings Show

August 11, 2021Driift CEO and virtual Glastonbury producer Ric Salmon to headline The Meetings ShowRic Salmon, co-founder of the live music streaming platform Driift, has been announced as the keynote speaker at this year’s The Meetings Show.

Shortlist for the 2021 M&IT Awards revealed

August 5, 2021Shortlist for the 2021 M&IT Awards revealedThe results are in and we’re excited to reveal the shortlist for this year’s glitzy M&IT Awards taking place at Battersea Evolution on Friday 8 October.

Recruitment on the rise but salaries set to fall, research finds

August 2, 2021Recruitment on the rise but salaries set to fall, research findsNew research has revealed that a third of event agencies have begun recruiting again but the average salary has decreased.

A sense of belonging: a key strategy for a dynamic future

July 30, 2021A sense of belonging: a key strategy for a dynamic futureKatherine White, director of people at Wyboston, Lakes Resort explains why fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging is essential for the success of your team...

‘Simpler times’ concept wins Disrupt the V Awards competition

July 27, 2021‘Simpler times’ concept wins Disrupt the V Awards competitionA competition set up to give young event professionals exposure has been won by an event graduate who designed an event concept to transport people back to a simpler time.

‘First of its kind’ diversity awards launched by Diversity Ally

July 21, 2021‘First of its kind’ diversity awards launched by Diversity AllyDiversity and inclusivity are being celebrated in the events industry with the launch of Diversity Ally's inaugural awards.

Listen: HBAA board on what Freedom Day means to them

July 19, 2021Listen: HBAA board on what Freedom Day means to themIn this special edition of M&IT Talks to mark the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in England on July 19, M&IT editor Paul Harvey is joined by members of the HBAA board to find out what they’re looking forward to both professionally and personally as the country opens up again.

Parnham takes reins at SITE GB after Grant's shock departure

July 15, 2021Parnham takes reins at SITE GB after Grant's shock departureChris Parnham has taken on the presidency of SITE GB six months early following the departure of Elliott Grant.

Eventful Life with Holly Mills, head of incentives at Eventful

July 10, 2021Eventful Life with Holly Mills, head of incentives at EventfulThe pandemic proved to be a catalyst for change in Holly Mills' life.Show More

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