Seven beam members named among UK’s best employers
Seven members of beam, the trade association representing business events, accommodation and meetings, have been named among the UK’s Best...
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LiveBuzz names Gerard Conway director of global operations
LiveBuzz has appointed Gerard Conway as director of global operations, adding an experienced event technology and operations specialist to its...
Sleek Events adds senior leaders to support growth strategy
Sleek Events adds senior leaders to support growth strategy Sleek Events has expanded its senior leadership team with three strategic...
Crewsaders expands regional leadership with six promotions
UK-based event crewing provider Crewsaders has promoted six senior team members into newly defined regional leadership roles, signalling a targeted...
Destination resorts redefine expectations for conferences
Conference organisers are increasingly looking beyond traditional city-centre hotels and standalone convention centres, turning instead to destination resorts that can...
Venue sourcing agency Function Fixers targets time-poor planners
Finding an event venue that meets precise requirements on budget, location and facilities can absorb a significant amount of time...
The Power of Events launches 500-workplace youth initiative
The Power of Events has secured grant funding to roll out a large-scale workplace exposure initiative for young people, aiming...
Hyve Group to Be Acquired by Hellman & Friedman
Global B2B events organiser Hyve Group is set to enter a new phase of ownership after private equity firm Hellman...
London Hilton on Park Lane unveils cinematic vision for events
London Hilton on Park Lane has introduced a new cinematic film to showcase its refreshed approach to events, coinciding with...
Searcys and Laurent-Perrier launch events chef innovation contest
Searcys has launched a new Chef of the Year competition in collaboration with Champagne house Laurent-Perrier, aiming to elevate culinary...
OCESA unveils high-spec residency stage at GNP Seguros Stadium
OCESA has introduced a new premium residency stage at GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City, positioning the venue as one...
UGREEN to Power Mobile Charging at BST Hyde Park Festival
UGREEN has been appointed the official mobile phone charging partner for American Express presents BST Hyde Park, bringing free charging...
Present Communications expands accessible event technology offer
Accessibility has moved from a niche consideration to a core requirement in professional event planning, as organisers recognise that visual...
RWS Global plans major Milton Keynes production hub
RWS Global has outlined plans to significantly expand its presence in the United Kingdom with the creation of a new...
RefTech adds Eventflow platform to enhance exhibitor management
RefTech has entered into a partnership with Eventflow, bringing a dedicated exhibitor management platform into its portfolio of event technology...
The Venues Collection to Host Family Fun Day for Agency Partners
The Venues Collection has unveiled plans for a dedicated family fun day aimed at meetings and events agents, inviting them...
Entegy expands integrated platform for modern event delivery
Event technology provider Entegy is positioning its integrated platform as a single environment for managing the full lifecycle of conferences,...
Lock5 pivots from fit-out supplier to full-service event firm
UK-based event specialist Lock5 has relaunched its brand and expanded its service model, moving beyond its roots in fit-out and...
Ross Wheeler on designing technology-rich live experiences
Creative and technical production in live events is undergoing rapid change as audiences demand richer experiences and clients expect broadcast-level...
Bakers Basco urges tighter controls on reusable event equipment
Bakers Basco is calling on festivals, caterers and event suppliers to take stronger responsibility for the management of reusable equipment,...
The Meetings Show adds on-site crèche for delegates’ children
The Meetings Show is set to introduce a fully staffed on-site crèche at its next edition, positioning itself as an...
AI-Media expands AI captioning and translation for events
AI-driven captioning and translation technologies are becoming central to how conferences, exhibitions and hybrid events are produced and consumed. One...
AEV selects Voyage Control as logistics partner from 2026
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced a new logistics partnership with Voyage Control, appointing the company as its...
Crowne Plaza Newcastle refreshes meetings and events strategy
Crowne Plaza Newcastle has set out a renewed strategy for its meetings, events and hospitality business, positioning people, agility and...
Cheese rolling festival adapts to extreme heat challenges
A traditional cheese rolling festival in the Cambridgeshire village of Stilton went ahead in hot and humid conditions on Sunday,...
AEG Presents names first GM for new British Airways ARC
AEG Presents UK has appointed experienced venue executive Robbie Powell as the first General Manager of British Airways ARC, ahead...
Sustainable Event Summit marks 10th edition at Showman’s Show
The Sustainable Event Summit (SES) is set to return to the Showman’s Show on Wednesday 21 October for its tenth...
Wyboston Lakes leader recognised for inclusion in hospitality
Wyboston Lakes Resort’s food and beverage leader has been named as a role model for inclusion in the hospitality and...
JMIC sets new leadership and climate agenda for events
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) has outlined a new strategic direction for the global business events sector, unveiling changes...
Regulated event management diplomas launched in England
Event School London has introduced a suite of regulated event management diplomas at Levels 4–7, positioning the programmes as a...
