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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.

Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staff

February 19, 2020Don’t leave event delivery to inexperienced staffWhen the news came through that Japan was going to witness one of the worst typhoons the country had ever seen, TAG's group director, Sam Robson and her team found themselves a little stressed.

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.

Delegates demand entertainment from speakers

February 13, 2020Delegates demand entertainment from speakersWhat are delegates wanting? Nowadays, they want to hear a story, they want an immersive experience, with a healthy dose of humour. Ben Myatt from Thinking Heads, gives us the lowdown.

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.

Coronavirus: Brits quarantined at Milton Keynes conference centre

February 10, 2020Coronavirus: Brits quarantined at Milton Keynes conference centreBritish nationals evacuated from Wuhan, the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, have been taken to Kents Hill Park hotel and conference centre to spend 14 days in quarantine.

The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?

February 4, 2020The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?Imagine this for the future of the platform economy. A Smart Meeting Assistant (SMA), powered by artificial intelligence that is present throughout the entire customer journey.Show More