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iMAG appoints David Barton as Operations Manager to support next phase of growth
iMAG, the award-winning boutique video company, has appointed David Barton as Operations Manager. Barton joins from Encore, where he spent 18 years building a reputation for technical excellence and operational leadership, most recently as Head of Video, UK. His appointment comes as iMAG enters its…
Top 5 Group Transportation Providers for European Conferences 2026
It is a logistical accuracy to the point of no mistakes needed to organize such a huge corporate event at the business capitals of Europe: Paris, Berlin, or Amsterdam. The experience of hundreds of attendees will be determined by a transport partner when commuting between two hotels and a…
BMA House Encourages Event Planners to Make More of the Moment This Summer
The central London venue highlights the value of post-conference networking, with complimentary twilight room hire, as organisations look to rebuild connection, belonging and shared team culture. BMA House is encouraging event planners to think beyond the formal conference agenda this summer, with…
Sparq invests in creative future with new Creative Director appointment
Sparq, previously a trading division of Saville Group, has announced the appointment of Helen Sutcliffe as Creative Director. As the business continues to grow its full-service event production offering alongside the flexible technical support and AV services it has always been known for, Helen’s…
FFAIR and ExpoFP Announce Partnership to Simplify Exhibitor Management
FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsorship management platform and ExpoFP, the leading event floorplan solution, have today announced a new strategic partnership, confirmed during the North West Event Show 2026. The partnership brings together two much-loved event technology platforms to…
Choose 2 Rent US
We turn the registration process of your event into a positive guest experience with our top-notch equipment. Choose 2 Rent is a five-star rated specialist for check-in and event registration equipment. From our bases in the U.S. and Europe, we supply our customers with rental equipment such as…
Pink Bows Foundation joins US Safety Professionals at NCS⁴ Conference
Having been invited by NCS⁴ to share details of the Showstop® Procedure, the only internationally accredited training and Showstop specific qualification, Pink Bows Foundation is proud to have partnered the 17th Annual Sports Safety and Security Conference, in Palm Springs, 23-25 June, 2026. Sports…
How to Choose a Reliable DMC in Europe
Planning a corporate event or incentive trip abroad sounds exciting until you realise how much it depends on who is managing things on the ground. The wrong partner can turn a great programme into a logistical nightmare. The right one makes everything look effortless. This guide will help you make…
Olympia Events releases AV Trends Review in partnership with Aztec
Olympia Events, managed by Legends Global, has partnered with Aztec Event Services (Aztec) to launch a 2026 AV Trends Review, examining the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping AV, technology and event production in 2026 and beyond. The review follows Aztec’s appointment as Olympia’s…
New hospitality experience to debut at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2026
Visitors to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 1–2 August 2026 will have access to a new hospitality offering, as Restaurant Associates introduces a dedicated premium experience for next year’s event. Hosted in The Domus, the new hospitality space has been designed to provide guests with a comfortable…
A Greener Future’s Claire O’Neill amongst climate leaders welcomed by King at Buckingham Palace on hottest day of the year
A Greener Future’s Claire O’Neill joined fellow climate and nature leaders from government, the United Nations, business and civil society for a cross-sector discussion on the Global Action Agenda convened by Climate Action at Buckingham Palace on 24 th June during London Climate Action Week. The…
Hilton Birmingham Metropole Team Takes on 50km Lake District Challenge During its 50th Birthday Celebrations
Hilton Birmingham Metropole team members have successfully completed an extraordinary 50-kilometre charity walk around Lake Windermere, raising funds for the Fisher House UK charity as part of the hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations. To mark the milestone birthday of one of the UK’s largest…
Manchester Central to Host Manchester Calling, Official Curtain-Raiser to CHS Manchester
CHS Manchester has announced Manchester Central as the host and sponsor of ‘Manchester Calling’, the official curtain-raiser to this year’s event and a new addition to the CHS Manchester experience. Taking place on the evening before CHS Manchester opens, Manchester Calling has been designed to…
Scottish Event Campus welcomes new board member and appoints new Director of Development and Infrastructure
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has today announced the appointment of Ruth Bailey as an Independent Non-Executive Director, further strengthening its Board as the campus continues to invest in its long-term growth. The SEC has also confirmed the appointment of Peter Haggarty to the position of…
The National Gallery Brings Creativity to Life at The Meetings Show with Immersive Interactive Session
The National Gallery showcased the transformative power of creativity at last week’s The Meetings Show, inviting delegates to step beyond traditional event experiences during its interactive session, “Sip, See, Create: How Creative Engagement Transforms Delegate Experience” on the Blank Canvas…
BBC’s Lucy Grey to host The Business of Events Policy Forum 2026
The Business of Events has today announced that award winning BBC journalist Lucy Grey will host its 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities…
GES EMEA Reports 23% Emissions Reduction Since 2023 While Continuing Global Growth
GES EMEA has announced significant progress on its sustainability journey, achieving an 8.5% year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions despite continued business growth across the region. The results, revealed in the company’s latest Impact Report, demonstrate that sustainable growth is possible…
TeamTogs
Everything and anything branded for your event, all in one place! TeamTogs are branded apparel and merchandise specialists with a consultative approach, and a firm belief that what your team wears says as much about your values as anything on the agenda. Founded in 2003 by Karen Saragoussi, a…
Rising employment costs are hindering ability to recruit young talent, say nine in ten event professionals
90% of professionals from across the business meetings and events sector have reported that rising employment costs have restricted their ability to recruit younger and entry‑level staff, according to the latest survey by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). The research, conducted June 2026,…
BCD Meetings & Events Client Survey finds cost pressures and ROI driving priorities in 2026
BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has published its 2026 Global Client Survey, revealing a meetings and events industry that has stabilized after years of disruption but is now operating under stronger cost pressures and rising expectations for visibility and measurable value. The survey, conducted…