The Expo Group names Chris Cavanaugh president, corporate
The Expo Group has appointed Chris Cavanaugh as president, corporate, a newly defined leadership role focused on guiding the company’s...
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ESSA confirms new board line-up after 2026 AGM
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has confirmed a new board following its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), setting...
Why Two-Way Radios Still Power Large-Scale Live Events
The UK’s festival and live events sector hosts millions of attendees every year, from internationally recognised music festivals to regional...
UN Women UK backs NOWIE’s Big Survey on event equality
UN Women UK has joined forces with The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) to support The Big Survey, an...
Savvy Collective unveils expanded vision for independent venues
Savvy Collective has introduced a refreshed brand identity alongside an expanded strategic vision aimed at independent hospitality and lifestyle businesses....
The Belfry wins independent hotel of the year at Cateys 2026
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading independently operated venues after being named...
NOEA backs call for clearer weather data for visitors
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has aligned itself with a growing cross-industry initiative urging weather forecasting platforms and app...
Manchester United joins AEV venue membership network
Manchester United Football Club has become the latest organisation to join the Association of Event Venues (AEV), adding Old Trafford...
CHS Manchester to Test ‘Unreasonable’ Event Experience Model
CHS Manchester is preparing to debut a refreshed approach to attendee experience when the show returns on 30 September at...
FFAIR and Jonas enhance integration for exhibitor data
Exhibitor and sponsor management platform FFAIR and registration specialist Jonas Event Technology have expanded their integration, aiming to streamline how...
Meeting Needs sets £250k charity goal at Royal Parks Half
Event industry charity foundation Meeting Needs has set a new fundraising milestone as it prepares for this year’s Royal Parks...
Royal Economic Society to Bring 2026 Conference to Newcastle
The Royal Economic Society (RES) has confirmed that its 2026 Annual Conference will be hosted by Newcastle University, bringing more...
UK parliamentary report elevates status of business events
The UK’s business events sector has gained renewed political visibility following the release of a parliamentary report that explicitly recognises...
Tom Glocer named chair-elect of Informa PLC
Informa PLC has confirmed that Tom Glocer will become its next chair, succeeding John Rishton at the helm of the...
How Closed-Loop Cashless Systems Are Reshaping Festivals
Cashless payment infrastructure has moved from experimental to essential at many large-scale festivals and outdoor events. As organisers look to...
JR Creative Group unveils senior team to steer growth
JR Creative Group, a creative production studio specialising in live experiences and entertainment across land-based venues and cruise environments, has...
Disrupt Talent adds executive search arm for event leaders
Disrupt Talent has expanded its recruitment services for the events sector with the launch of Disrupt Search, a new division...
Historic Chatham naval house reopens as modern events venue
One of the UK’s most historically significant naval residences has reopened after an extensive multimillion-pound restoration, adding a distinctive heritage...
Students Design Backstage Catering Menu for BST Hyde Park
Backstage catering at one of London’s largest summer concert series is doubling as a live classroom this year, as Global...
TRO tests emotion analytics at BMW’s Goodwood experience
Experiential agency TRO, part of Omnicom, is piloting a data-led approach to measuring live brand experiences through a new activation...
NOEA to Launch Skills-Focused Outdoor Events Training Day
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is preparing to launch a new Training Day initiative in spring 2027, aiming to...
Sustainable wedding practices emerge as key revenue driver
Sustainability in weddings has evolved from a marginal consideration to a central commercial factor for venues, suppliers and planners. Once...
Togather buys Field Vision Bars in live events F&B play
Togather has acquired Field Vision Bars, bringing together two established players in the UK’s live events food and beverage (F&B)...
Global destinations rethink event competitiveness beyond capacity
Destination cities are reassessing how they position themselves in the global meetings and events marketplace, as competitive advantage shifts away...
Olympia Events names Carlo Zoccali event operations director
Olympia Events has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of experienced venue and events professional Carlo Zoccali as...
Lime Venue Portfolio Takes Over Manchester United Events
Lime Venue Portfolio has entered into a new relationship with Manchester United, taking on responsibility for the club’s non-matchday events...
Onboard:earth unveils Canopy & Coast for nature-focused events
Onboard:earth, a sustainability-focused travel initiative for the live events sector, has introduced Canopy & Coast, a new programme aimed at...
UK inquiry urges stronger government backing for business events
The UK’s business events sector has received renewed attention from policymakers following the conclusion of a parliamentary inquiry into major...
Sodexo Live! scores big at Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards
Sodexo Live! has marked a strong showing at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2026, with its teams taking home...
Purpose-led wedding showcase highlights ethical event choices
A collaborative wedding showcase between The Clink Events and Royal Museums Greenwich has placed social impact and sustainability at the...
