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Giant iTab and One Tribe Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Innovative Sustainability focused Engagement Solutions for Event Organisers & Exhibitors
Giant iTab have joined forces with One Tribe to combine their sustainability innovation with our award-winning Giant Smartphone technology, helping event organisers and exhibitors captivate event visitor attention while driving meaningful impact. By combining One Tribe’s sustainability expertise…
The Rise of Silent Conferences: A Smarter Way to Deliver Event Content
As event organisers continue to balance rising attendee expectations with venue limitations and budget pressures, a growing number are turning to an innovative solution that is quietly reshaping conference design: silent conferencing. Once associated primarily with silent discos and niche event…
From Planner to Platform: The vFairs Origin Story
In this episode James Dickson interviews Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, about how he built the platform from his experience running online events, scaled rapidly during the 2020 pandemic, and prioritised stability and hands-on support for customers. They discuss vFairs’ evolution into…
Susan Tanner Re-Elected to Tourism Alliance Board
Both UKEVENTS and the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) have congratulated Susan Tanner following her re-election to the Board of the Tourism Alliance, where she will continue to represent UKEVENTS and the interests of the industry for a further three-year term. Susan, who is also CEO of…
1,400 leaders backing Belfast and Northern Ireland’s bid for global events
Visit Belfast and its network of more than 1,400 business, academic and medical leaders are driving Northern Ireland’s push for more major international conferences and events. Visit Belfast gathered ambassadors at Belfast Harbour Commissioner’s Offices for the next phase of the Northern Ireland…
Creating the conditions for focus, creativity and connection within a global event
When events bring together senior leaders, policymakers and investors, the challenge is not just scale. It is creating the right conditions for meaningful conversation. In November 2025, Wales hosted its largest business event to date – the Wales Investment Summit – welcoming more than 300…
Venue operator invests £25m to reopen hippodrome
The owners of the Brighton Hippodrome say new funding of £25m will allow them to reopen for performances once renovation work has been completed. The Grade II* listed building has been vacant since 2006, and was bought by Brighton-based family firm Matsim Properties in 2020, which began restoration…
HTS strengthens people-first culture with enhanced employee wellbeing partnership
Hotel and Travel Solutions (HTS) has announced a new partnership with HSF Health Plan, reinforcing its people-first culture. The agreement introduces an enhanced range of health and wellbeing support for the HTS team, including access to services spanning physical and mental health. It reflects a…
The QEII Centre celebrates four decades at the heart of London’s event industry
World-renowned conference, events and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, marking four decades at the heart of London’s thriving events industry. The milestone comes as the venue reports exceptional sales growth for the third consecutive year, with…
1 in 4 women in events reported sexual assault. NOWIE launches landmark industry-wide follow-up study
NOWIE launches second survey following finding that 1 in 4 women in £60bn events industry reported sexual assault last year. The Network of Women in Events CIC (NOWIE) has announced the launch of the second edition of the NOWIE Big Survey- a major UK-wide research project examining the experiences…
Excitement builds as The Meetings Show prepares for eagerly awaited return to Excel London
With a little over one week to go until The Meetings Show 2026 opens its doors, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the UK’s leading gatherings for meetings, incentives and events professionals. Taking place at Excel London on 24-25 June, the show will bring together almost…
Trinity House…a Georgian Gem on Tower Hill Offering Sensational Views of the Historic Tower of London!
Ideal for memorable and quintessentially English weddings, the events team at Trinity House have been overseeing joyful civil ceremonies for over 30 years. There are five rooms (four with Tower views) offering height, light and space, flexible seating formats, and a myriad fascinating maritime…
A Greener Future Win Music & Climate Action Award at 2026 Music Cities Awards
A Greener Future are honoured to be amongst this year’s winners of The Music Cities Awards 2026, recognising outstanding initiatives that use music to drive social, cultural, environmental and economic impact around the world. Taking home the Music & Climate Action Award, AGF was recognised for its…
What does it take to host the UK’s largest business dinner?
Some events fill a room. Others fill a city with energy. The British Business Awards 2026, held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 30th April 2026, was firmly in the latter category. With actor, filmmaker and humanitarian George Clooney delivering the keynote address, the…
The Wellbeing Farm becomes first business to achieve UKWA “Leading” status
The UK Wedding Association (UKWA) has announced that The Wellbeing Farm in Lancashire has become the first business to achieve “Leading” status within its industry benchmarking framework. The Wellbeing Farm achieved the highest score awarded to date under the UKWA framework, becoming the first…
Olympia Events CEO: “The world’s attention is returning to London – and Olympia is ready to welcome it”
The presence of the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and HRH The Prince of Wales at London Tech Week last week highlights the growing importance of the UK’s events and exhibition industry and reinforces London’s position as a global destination for innovation, business and international…
AI, Innovation and a Kitchen Disco: LVP Set to Stir Things Up at The Meetings Show
Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) is returning to The Meetings Show with a packed programme of networking, education and industry conversation, transforming the LVP Kitchen into one of the show’s busiest hubs for event planners looking to learn, connect and discover some of the UK’s most exciting venues.…
Registration opens for WTM London 2026 following a record-breaking 2025 event
Ticket booking is now open for WTM London 2026, part of RX Global. Serving as the world’s most influential travel and tourism event for almost five decades, this year’s show is set to build on last year’s record‑breaking performance, with several new features and standout experiences introduced…
Hilton Garden Inn Emirates Old Trafford Refreshes Garden Grille and Reception
Hilton Garden Inn, Emirates Old Trafford is delighted to announce the completion of phase one of a major refurbishment of its Garden Grille restaurant and hotel reception area, enhancing the guest experience with a contemporary new look and improved functionality throughout the hotel’s public…
The Ministry & Ministry of Sound – Venues for Christmas Parties that will have you jumping
Christmas in London is a busy market for venues, and once the festive season takes hold, it can be hard to separate one space from another. The Ministry and Ministry of Sound sit outside of that noise. Both are established London venues used for Christmas parties at different scales, each offering…