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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.

UK hotel chains throw lifeline to NHS staff by offering beds

March 24, 2020UK hotel chains throw lifeline to NHS staff by offering bedsUK hotel chains across the country are being converted into temporary hospitals to provide the NHS with emergency bed space as well as accommodation for medical staff.

Feedback questionnaires fail to cover the core issues

March 20, 2020Feedback questionnaires fail to cover the core issuesWe live in a world of feedback; every experience matters and it's a sad but true fact that many feedback questionnaires don't hit the mark when it comes to drilling down into the core issues.

Breakfast boom: two-thirds find morning meetings more beneficial

March 17, 2020Breakfast boom: two-thirds find morning meetings more beneficialAre you a morning person? When it comes to meetings, it turns out that increasingly the answer for many of us is a resounding yes.

No delegates? No problem! Beat coronavirus by going virtual

March 12, 2020No delegates? No problem! Beat coronavirus by going virtualSporting events across the world are currently playing out behind closed doors in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But this isn’t a solution that can be transferred to the events industry, is it? There’s no point in a conference with no delegates, right? Wrong!

UK associations respond to coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020UK associations respond to coronavirus outbreakAs the events industry prepares for the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus outbreak, M&IT gives you the latest news, updates and responses from UK associations, venues and event professionals.

Budget 2020: Industry reacts to £30bn package supporting business

March 11, 2020Budget 2020: Industry reacts to £30bn package supporting businessChancellor Rishi Sunak’s first budget was overshadowed by the coronavirus outbreak.

Government financial assistance sought to minimise coronavirus impact

March 10, 2020Government financial assistance sought to minimise coronavirus impactUK travel trade association UKinbound has formally requested financial assistance from the government to help the tourism and hospitality industry to combat the impact of coronavirus.Show More