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Women in leadership: 'push further for real change'

April 15, 2020Women in leadership: 'push further for real change'Gender equality and women in leadership in the meetings industry is a much-debated topic. Fiona Keating reports on the changes that have taken place so far – and the work still to be done.

Short lead times are top challenges for event planners

April 15, 2020Short lead times are top challenges for event plannersAccording to Interprefy’s report, 46 per cent of those polled regarded short lead times and last-minute changes (43 per cent), as the two top challenges for event planners.

UK event suppliers face collapse within three months

April 14, 2020UK event suppliers face collapse within three monthsAround 60 per cent of the event industry’s UK supplier base faces ruin unless more support is received from the government, according to a new survey.

Leeds Beckett University helps in fight against COVID-19

April 14, 2020Leeds Beckett University helps in fight against COVID-19Leeds Beckett University generates a silver lining in Coronavirus chaos by joining forces with the NHS to train new staff.

Eastside rooms taps into UK association market by joining ABPCO

April 10, 2020Eastside rooms taps into UK association market by joining ABPCOIn a targeted campaign to gain business from the UK association market, the eastside rooms has become the latest member of ABPCO (Association of British Professional Conference Organisers).

Hotel Republic MD: 'This is only a temporary setback'

April 9, 2020Hotel Republic MD: 'This is only a temporary setback'We caught up with Kai Schomann, MD of hotel representation company Hotel Republic, as part of our Changing Times series of industry views on the unfolding coronavirus outbreak.

Crisis management tips at Hospitality Tomorrow virtual summit

April 7, 2020Crisis management tips at Hospitality Tomorrow virtual summitMore than 5,000 delegates are expected to attend Hospitality Tomorrow, a free virtual summit to discuss the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry on 7 April.

Unicorn Events agency closes due to coronavirus challenges

April 3, 2020Unicorn Events agency closes due to coronavirus challengesHannah Luffman, MD of Unicorn posted a message on the company’s website, informing of the agency’s closure.

Withholding payments 'unacceptable', says HBAA

April 2, 2020Withholding payments 'unacceptable', says HBAAThe HBAA has branded venues withholding payments and commissions during the coronavirus crisis as "unacceptable" - and says the practice is a major threat to cashflow and future relationships.

Time to 'tap into emerging tech’, advises Jack Morton MD

April 1, 2020Time to 'tap into emerging tech’, advises Jack Morton MDMike Kunheim, managing director of Jack Morton, London reveals his game plan and enthusiasm for emerging tech in these fast-changing times.Show More