TV celebrity Alex Polizzi, also known as the Hotel Inspector, will be one of the main speakers at International Confex, taking place 1-2 March at Olympia London. The highly-respected hotel consultant and star of a series of prime-time programmes will deliver a talk on her experience working and advising the industry. Polizzi joins a stellar […]

International destinations and suppliers are focusing more closely on the UK meetings market, resulting in increased bookings for The Meetings Show 2017. International exhibitors confirmed for the fifth edition of the show include Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, Atout France, Austrian National Tourist Office, visitBerlin, Convention Bureau Italia, Club Med SA, Croatian National Tourist Board, Dubai […]

International Confex returns 1-2 March 2017 at Olympia London. The event co-locates alongside Event Production Show and office* to create the biggest global gathering of event professionals in the UK. The two-day show provides the largest showcase for the events industry, with organisers connecting with venues, destinations and suppliers. Confex will also host the largest […]

A major new fashion exhibition exploring the style of Diana, Princess of Wales is to open at Kensington Palace alongside a temporary garden celebrating the life of the late Princess in 2017. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will open in February, and then a temporary White Garden dedicated to the princess will open in time for […]

Travel security training specialist beTravelwise has released a list of top safety awareness tips for companies sending employees to international conventions. The advice helps corporates assess any risks associated with destinations or venues where conventions or congresses are being staged and to prepare attendees accordingly, ensuring they remain as safe as possible during their trip. […]

Story Events recently conducted an online poll to decide the recipients of the six free exhibition stands at the next London Summer Event Show from 24-25 January 2017 at Banking Hall. The new initiative ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the […]

This morning brings the start of day two of the PA Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We took some time away from the PA Life stand to have a look around and find out what the buzz around the event was like. Attendees had the chance to sit in on seminar sessions delivered by the […]

In addition to a roster of more than 150 suppliers, the PA Expo – co-located with the Venue Expo – features a seminar programme fit for both PAs and event organisers. With so much to see and do on four different stages, here’s our guide to the must-see sessions. Day One The first day of […]

The PA Expo officially opens today. It is the only free-to-attend event in the North of England that brings together executive support professionals from around the UK to take advantage of ample networking opportunities and to benefit from meeting with leading professionals in the industry. The PA Expo attendees will have the opportunity to meet with […]

Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending the PA Expo this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan […]

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This year marks the inaugural PA Expo, co-located with the Venue Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We sat down with Harry Griffiths from UKFE, who is the Marketing Manager of the event, to find out what makes the exhibition a must for PAs. For those of our readers who don’t know the event, tell us […]

The Venue Expo 2016 team has scoured the country for the finest in the game by securing names such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Wembley Stadium, Leeds UTD and Sheffield UTD as recent exhibitors for this year’s show. “To celebrate its third year, we’ve secured some of the top sporting venues in the country for […]

Venue Expo and PA Expo 2016 can without a doubt claim its finest year of education to date after securing some of the best keynote speakers in the country, and is set to deliver its largest exhibition to date. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s exhibition delivers a visitor experience unlike any other,” comments […]

Story Events has announced a new initiative to form part of its exhibition series, the London Summer Event Show and the London Christmas Party Show. ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the event market. Being launched at the London Summer Event Show […]

International Confex has launched a new campaign for its 2017 show called #myConfex. The marketing will now see a series of new advertising creatives that support the wider event strategy of making the visitors the ‘hero’ of the show. Some of the adverts will focus on the everyday thoughts of visitors to the event, while […]

The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) has reported a 48% increase in visitor attendance for the 2016 show. Hosted buyers increased by 35% and the total attendance figure increased by 66%. CHS, which is now in its seventh year, was held on 26 April at the first direct Arena, Leeds. The show is focused on […]

With 33% of exhibitors new for 2016 and a further 26% increasing the size of their stands, exhibitor commitment at this year’s Meetings Show is already significantly higher than 2015. In particular, The Meetings Show, taking place from 14-16 June at London’s Olympia, has responded to research that highlights the primary reason for buyer attendance […]