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New York City, Manchester tourism partnership eyes up incentive travel

February 27, 2020New York City, Manchester tourism partnership eyes up incentive travelMarketing Manchester and NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organisation of New York City, have signed an official city-to-city tourism collaboration agreement.

No-show nightmare! Action plan for event planners when a speaker cancels

February 24, 2020No-show nightmare! Action plan for event planners when a speaker cancelsIt’s the worst-case scenario. The stage is set and the delegates are eagerly awaiting the keynote speaker – who has cancelled. These are the steps that will help you avoid disaster.

Blackpool improves conference facilities and hotels with £50m bonanza

February 24, 2020Blackpool improves conference facilities and hotels with £50m bonanzaA crack team from Blackpool, including the Winter Gardens complex, VisitBlackpool and hotel partners are attending International Confex, held at London’s ExCeL Arena on 25 and 26 February.

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.

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.

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.Show More