Convention Edinburgh seeks Chair for Operational Group to bolster Business Event Strategy
Convention Edinburgh has begun recruiting a remunerated chair to lead a newly created Operational Group, a move intended to reinforce...
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Event Location emerges as Core Factor in Attendee Experience
Event organisers are placing renewed emphasis on location as a defining element of the attendee journey, recognising that perceptions of...
BCD Meetings & Events marks Decade Of Insight with Meetings & Events Trends 2027 Report
BCD Meetings & Events has issued its latest industry trends report, marking the 10th anniversary of the company’s annual guide...
Event Recruitment Specialist shares Q3 2026 Trend Insight
Senior recruitment specialist and executive search consultant Robert Kenward, Managing Director of Disrupt Search, has outlined how recruitment activity evolved...
Rise AV unveils 2026 Elevate Cohort for Next Generation of AV Leadership
Rise AV has confirmed the 23 women who will take part in its 2026 Elevate programme, outlining the next cohort...
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Podcast spotlights Event Talent with Lucy Nicholls
Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter has released a new episode of its podcast series, Talking People with Paul Borg,...
ICEN Benchmarking Report highlights Budget Barrier for Corporate Events
New research from the International Corporate Events Network (ICEN), supported by Cvent, indicates that corporate events are widely acknowledged as...
Scottish Event Campus gains £6 Million Government Support for Destination SEC Expansion
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow has welcomed confirmation that the UK Government will provide £6 million in funding...
Meetings Industry Association raises Concern over UK Autumn Budget Impact on Business Events
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has issued a measured response to the UK Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, acknowledging its emphasis on...
Wales Events Collaboration showcases Joint Strategy for Global Stage
Industry figures from across the Welsh events ecosystem have outlined how closer collaboration between venues, sports organisations and business networks...
Rise AV Awards 2027 spotlight Women And Allies In AV And Event Production
Rise AV has announced the Rise AV Awards 2027, a new global awards programme created to celebrate women, advocates and...
ICC Wales hosts Accessibility Conversation for Disabled Delegate Experience
ICC Wales has hosted a discussion on a new Access All Areas report that examines how well business events are...
Modular Stand Platform offers New Option for Conference Sponsor Space
Organisers of business conferences are increasingly looking beyond traditional shell schemes, pop-up banners and fully bespoke builds when planning sponsor...
Sleek Events appoints US-Based Director Of Events For American Expansion
Sleek Events has appointed Georgina Oppenheimer as its US-based Director of Events, reinforcing the Independent Experience Partner's presence in the...
asembl Agency marks 20-Year Milestone in Live Event Sector
Live event specialist asembl.agency is marking 20 years in business, celebrating a milestone that spans two decades of change across...
New Guide Maps Festival And Outdoor Event Landscape For 2026
A new Festival & Outdoor Event Guide 2026 has been published to help organisers, suppliers and venues navigate a fast-changing...
AIME Knowledge Monday 2027 unveils AIMEplify Program in Melbourne
AIME has confirmed the theme for its 2027 Knowledge Monday program, unveiling “AIMEplify: People, Business and Impact” as the central...
BMA House builds Filming Credentials with Screen International Photoshoot
BMA House has strengthened its position as a filming and photography location in London by hosting the portrait shoot for...
Events Industry Alliance Briefing highlights Business Event Role in UK Industrial Strategy
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has released a new policy briefing detailing how business events in the United Kingdom contribute...
Panel Discussion explores Modern Reality of Unique Venue Market
Industry practitioners gathered at Somerset House in London to examine how so‑called unique and historic venues compare with conventional event...
London Stadium appoints Matt Owen as Associate Director for Live Event Expansion
London Stadium has appointed Matt Owen as Associate Director, expanding its senior leadership team as the venue targets further growth...
PFS Europe unveils Pro-Track Ground Protection Mat for 5-Ton Axle Load
PFS Europe has introduced Pro-Track, a new ground protection mat system designed as a lighter, more manageable alternative to traditional...
Wyboston Lakes Resort gains Dual Nomination for Inclusion Award
Wyboston Lakes Resort has been named a finalist in two categories of the Inclusion In Awards, with judges recognising the...
Olympia Events appoints Karen Cmela as Food and Beverage Director
Olympia Events has appointed hospitality specialist Karen Cmela as Food and Beverage Director, tasking her with leading the next stage...
IMEX America Discussion shifts AI Focus from Efficiency to Revenue Growth
AI in the business events sector is increasingly being positioned as a driver of revenue rather than a purely back-office...
WTM London Ministers Summit marks 20 Years of Tourism Leadership
World Travel Market London will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Ministers Summit this November, bringing together senior public and...
Dutch Barrier Services gains certified sustainable status
Dutch Barrier Services has achieved certified sustainable status for its aluminium crowd safety barriers after cutting the carbon impact of...
Experience of Work initiative targets 1,500 UK event roles
The Power of Events has unveiled its new Experience of Work Programme at the Business Design Centre, setting an initial...
Hidden ticketing risk puts growing Events under strain
Many event organisers rely on spreadsheets for ticketing and attendee management long after their events have outgrown them, creating a...
Venue Chefs share training lessons for emerging kitchen talent
Venue kitchens supporting conferences, exhibitions and corporate events are training grounds for the next generation of culinary professionals. Young cooks...
