events

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.

Corporate social responsibility 'biggest' request among planners

March 3, 2020Corporate social responsibility 'biggest' request among plannersA panel of experts at an Eventhuddle session discussed how to keep up with clients’ changing requirements, highlighting corporate social responsibility.

Wanted: change agents who dare to look at challenges

March 2, 2020Wanted: change agents who dare to look at challengesHave you been a witness to heinous crimes against events? Do you see the same standard event formats day in and day out? Were you subjected to stale productions, dull decor and cluttered communication that resulted in downright average experiences?

M&IT Awards 2020: glamour, prize winners and dolphin heckling

March 2, 2020M&IT Awards 2020: glamour, prize winners and dolphin hecklingAnd so the M&IT Awards 2020 is done and dusted. The champagne has been quaffed, everyone talked themselves hoarse, greeted old friends and made new acquaintances with gusto.

Movie-themed events prove a box-office smash with clients

February 28, 2020Movie-themed events prove a box-office smash with clientsWeird, wonderful and outlandish are the adjectives to describe The Shop, a UK events and production agency, who created a movie-themed event in Ibiza.

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.Show More