The latest report showing the impact of the conference and business events industry in the Bristol region has revealed that the value has soared to more than £259 million. The report – The Impact of Business and Social Event Tourism in Bristol 2016 – was commissioned by Destination Bristol and reveals the highest impact figures […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has strengthened its fast-growing team with the appointment of three new staff. Claire Polok joins the membership team as membership support executive, while Shauna Murray and Amy Pragnell both join the events team as events executive and events assistant respectively. On hand to assist the mia’s 530 accredited members and […]

The City of London Corporation, together with the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Symphony Orchestra and Museum of London, has announced plans for a major destination for culture and creativity in the Square Mile. The result will add significantly to the area’s meetings and events and business tourism offering and has been […]

A career in events was cited as the fifth most stressful job in 2016, with one in four experiencing a mental health issue every year. To combat these alarming statistics and raise awareness of wellbeing, a group of industry professionals have founded the UK Event Wellbeing Week (EventWell), taking place from 18-22 September. The campaign […]

It has been announced that the inaugural Hire Space Awards are set to take place at Landing Forty Two at the Leadenhall Building on 24 October. The awards celebrate the best of the events industry by recognising and rewarding hard working, innovative and forward-thinking venues and event bookers from across the UK. The evening will […]

Do you organise events as part of your role? If so you should join 14,000 industry professionals who will cover 17,190 square metres of floor space at International Confex in their quest to run the perfect event. International Confex is the UK’s leading exhibition for organisers of both national and international events. Visitors can explore […]

ibtm events’ annual ibtm world Trends Watch report has predicted growth for the global MICE industry in 2017, despite the turbulent geopolitical and economic environment. The 12th edition of the report, authored by Dr Rob Davidson, Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, and released at the company’s flagship show ibtm world in Barcelona, makes forecasts for […]

It’s the time of year when weary HR managers look ahead to the Christmas meal/party/drinks and thinking ‘next year we really should try and do something different’. The team at events company Crescendo had that same thought a few months back and decided on something very different – no lavish Christmas meal, no drinks, no […]

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has extended the deadline for its industry survey as part of initial reviews being carried out by the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS). The BVEP will continue surveying the entire industry, at the request of Government, and reporting the results with one clear voice in representation […]

Industry leaders from the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and the Events Industry Board have welcomed the progress made in support of the events industry, reflected in a new Tourism Action Plan launched by the Government today. Although focussed primarily on boosting leisure tourism, the plan also reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to prioritising […]

The company formerly known as Best Parties Ever Ltd has officially re-launched as Eventist Group during its busiest summer season to date. Eventist Group is a privately owned hospitality firm made up of five businesses that each play a role in making long-lasting live experiences for individuals or brands. Each year Eventist Group entertains more […]

London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith is committed to supporting London as a destination for international events, according to his campaign chair Nick de Bois. Speaking at International Confex this week, de Bois suggested that Goldsmith appreciates the importance of welcoming international events to the capital and the impact they have on the city. “He will […]