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UK events industry to restart in October, announces PM Johnson

July 17, 2020UK events industry to restart in October, announces PM JohnsonUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced conferences and exhibitions will be permitted in the UK from 1 October 2020.

More than 40 firms sign up for industry advice service

July 10, 2020More than 40 firms sign up for industry advice serviceA group of leading agency heads offering free advice to smaller businesses on how to survive the Covid-19 hit has helped more than 40 firms so far - and is set to help set up a similar service in the US.

Still nothing! Industry losing patience as government dawdles

July 9, 2020Still nothing! Industry losing patience as government dawdlesThe events industry has been overlooked yet again in the latest round of reopenings announced by government. And the Meetings Industry Association (mia) has said the sector is losing patience and questioned the government's priorities.

Conservatives move party conference online in October

July 7, 2020Conservatives move party conference online in OctoberThis year’s Conservative Party conference is set to go virtual, with most of the event taking place online, it has been announced.

Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofs

June 26, 2020Why motivation and morale are key drivers for eventprofsThe question of morale and motivation in these interesting times was raised at a conference panel I was on, hosted by Murtaza Kalendar, TravelShop Turkey’s MD.

Events industry responds to calls for more action on diversity

June 23, 2020Events industry responds to calls for more action on diversityCalls for more action on diversity and to make the events industry more inclusive are growing louder.

The changing face of event leadership in the pandemic era

June 18, 2020The changing face of event leadership in the pandemic eraI was interested to hear what Madeleine Albright, the first US female Secretary of State had to say about leadership in these days of upheaval, where nothing is certain.

'Pent-up demand' for in-person events says Destination Canada Business Events

June 12, 2020'Pent-up demand' for in-person events says Destination Canada Business EventsChantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director of Business Events at Destination Canada speaks to M&IT on post-Covid-19 recovery and welcoming back the meetings and incentives market.

London Tech Week hosts virtual sessions with Hillary Clinton

June 9, 2020London Tech Week hosts virtual sessions with Hillary ClintonA stellar line-up at the virtual London Tech Week brings together Hillary Rodham Clinton, Cherie Blair, Ariana Huffington and Ciaran Martin, head of the government’s National Cyber Security Centre.

Madeira opens to international travellers from 1 July

June 8, 2020Madeira opens to international travellers from 1 JulyThe Portuguese outpost of Madeira is open for business next month.Show More