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Post-Brexit immigration plans spell disaster for industry

February 21, 2020Post-Brexit immigration plans spell disaster for industryUnder the Conservative government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, low-skilled workers may not be eligible for visas.

IBTM Asia Pacific 2020 postponed over coronavirus fears

February 20, 2020IBTM Asia Pacific 2020 postponed over coronavirus fearsThe organisers of IBTM Asia Pacific 2020 have cancelled the inaugural event which was due to take place on 6-8 April 2020 at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, until 13-14 April 2021.

Virtual meetings are hi-tech saviours amid coronavirus scare

February 20, 2020Virtual meetings are hi-tech saviours amid coronavirus scareAs delegates and clients become increasingly worried over the coronavirus outbreak, the spotlight has turned on virtual meetings as the hi-tech saviour for event organisers.

Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staff

February 19, 2020Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staffWhen the news came through that Japan was going to witness one of the worst typhoons the country had ever seen, TAG's group director, Sam Robson and her team found themselves a little stressed.

Coeliac UK: gluten-free event at Lakeside Conference Centre

February 19, 2020Coeliac UK: gluten-free event at Lakeside Conference CentreReassurance and speaking to the right people are keys to successful venue hire, says Annette Woolman, director of membership and services at Coeliac UK.

No ‘consolidated view on stress’, says head of events at Ministry Venues

February 19, 2020No ‘consolidated view on stress’, says head of events at Ministry VenuesAdam Quigley, head of events at Ministry Venues talks about the importance of peer-to-peer discussions in the meetings industry.

EVENTIT unveils largest-ever education programme

February 17, 2020EVENTIT unveils largest-ever education programmeMore than 80 exhibitors and 800 meeting professionals are Scotland-bound to participate in EVENTIT and to hear its most comprehensive education programme so far.

The easiest way to predict budgets is by using data insights

February 17, 2020The easiest way to predict budgets is by using data insightsA good grasp of data insights can help event planners know precisely how much they spend on meetings.

DRPG acquires London-based Firehouse agency to diversify client base

February 14, 2020DRPG acquires London-based Firehouse agency to diversify client baseThe buy-out of Firehouse has bolstered DRPG’s position as one of the largest companies in the events industry, increasing the total number of its team to 340 people spanning across the UK, Ireland, Germany and the United States.

Delegates demand entertainment from speakers

February 13, 2020Delegates demand entertainment from speakersWhat are delegates wanting? Nowadays, they want to hear a story, they want an immersive experience, with a healthy dose of humour. Ben Myatt from Thinking Heads, gives us the lowdown.Show More