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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.

The sky's the limit as airport venues diversify offering for organisers

February 13, 2020The sky's the limit as airport venues diversify offering for organisersAirport venues revamp their image to offer meeting spaces that nestle underneath the supersonic wings of Concorde as well as retro kitsch spaces. Fiona Keating reports.

Edinburgh departure from BestCities a ‘shock outcome’, says MD

February 12, 2020Edinburgh departure from BestCities a ‘shock outcome’, says MDAs a founding member of 20 years' standing, Edinburgh's departure from BestCities Global Alliance came as a shock.

How to: design events for millennial and Gen Z delegates

February 11, 2020How to: design events for millennial and Gen Z delegatesMillennials are expected to dominate the global workforce by the end of 2020, while hot on their heels, the Gen Z-ers are already having an impact on the way we structure our working lives. James Kent, sales director Europe at Event Travel Management UK, tells us why a new-age mindset,...

Planners discuss disrupting conference formats at MPI Insights

January 16, 2020Planners discuss disrupting conference formats at MPI InsightsFuture trends in the meetings industry will be discussed by corporate event planners at MPI Insights on Monday 27 January at the Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard, London.

Barcelona attracts event planners with chic design and fine dining

January 7, 2020Barcelona attracts event planners with chic design and fine diningBarcelona has retained its crown as one of the most popular European cities for business events, according to an ICCA Statistics report on country and city rankings.

Worldspan reports strong growth as profit tops £300k despite uncertainty

January 3, 2020Worldspan reports strong growth as profit tops £300k despite uncertaintyWorldspan has hailed a second consecutive year of strong growth against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, as the agency saw increases in both turnover and pre-tax profit in 2019.