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Brands at Work Group Acquires Chorus: A New Force in Connected Brand Experiences
Brands at Work has acquired creative agency Chorus to redefine connected brand experiences. By fusing experiential marketing with creative communications, the newly expanded Group empowers brands to turn strategy into campaigns and experiences that move people everywhere. The move brings together…
Eventflow Selected by Goodwood for 2026 Events Programme
Eventflow has been chosen by Goodwood for its 2026 events season. The iconic brand has introduced Eventflow’s AI-powered solution to support the management of more than 200 partners across its flagship events. Eventflow’s new AI capability, embedded within digital exhibitor and partner manuals,…
Clermont Hotel Group reveals reimagined Tower Suite, elevating their offering to event planners
Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has officially relaunched the Tower Suite at The Tower Hotel by Thistle, bringing the revitalised, design-led event space back to the capital’s MICE market. The Tower Suite sits in one of London’s most distinctive locations beside Tower Bridge, with all-encompassing views…
The Business of Events’ Policy Forum to feature key update on Major Events Inquiry
The Business of Events, the leading Think Tank and Advocacy Network for the business events sector, has announced its initial line up of politicians, policymakers, campaigners and leading industry figures for its signature Policy Forum. Returning to IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 7th July 2026,…
Associations focus on value and engagement as Crowne Plaza Newcastle survey highlights shifting event priorities
Crowne Plaza Newcastle has captured fresh insight into what is shaping association events in 2026, with new pulse survey findings highlighting a clear focus on value, engagement, and evolving delegate expectations. The survey was conducted at the recent ABPCO Festival of Learning, bringing together…
IAPH selects Olympia’s new ICC to host the first London World Ports Conference in almost 30 years
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) has announced that its annual Word Ports Conference will return to London for its 2026 edition. The event will take place at Olympia’s International Convention Centre (ICC), a brand-new convention centre that forms a key part of Olympia’s…
beam Welcomes Katie Niland to Board of Directors
beam has welcomed Katie Niland, Commercial Director at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, to its Board of Directors. The appointment was announced at beam’s Spring All Members Meeting, held at the Cumberland Hotel in London on Tuesday 28 April. Katie joins the Board with a focus on supporting beam’s work…
Creating Immersive Events: Inside Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Eventologists’ Rita Chandarana
James Dickson sits down at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Rita Chandarana from Eventologists to explore how creative production turns standard hotel spaces into immersive, memorable events. They discuss collaboration with technical partners like Protec, designing multi‑zone experiences…
Pointr and Eventbase Support AAOS 2026 with Seamless Event Navigation
Pointr and Eventbase debuted their medical event collaboration at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, delivering a seamless, integrated navigation experience within the Eventbase mobile app. The deployment combined Eventbase’s event app platform with Pointr’s AI maps…
Legends Global unveils the Goosebumps Effect
Legends Global today launches its first Goosebumps Effect report, which reveals how shared live experiences in both music and sport are helping to drive real social connection, optimism and resilience across Europe. With the financial impact of live entertainment well known, this report shines a…
New Research into Value of UK Outdoor Events Sector – £25 billion and Counting
New research examining the economic value, employment and key issues for the UK Outdoor Events Sector has been published, 8 years after the last sector specific report was Produced. The headline number of at least £25 billion annual economic value of the sector covers the full cascade of value that…
New identity for cross association working group: Event Sector CTBIE
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced a change of name for its MASA (multi association security awareness) cross association working group. The group will now be referred to as ‘Event Sector Counter Terrorism Business Information Exchange (CTBIE) – A subgroup of National…
Seen Presents bolsters Senior Leadership Team with appointment of Alex Smith as Head of Operations
Seen Presents is pleased to appoint Alex Smith as its first Head of Operations, strengthening its senior leadership team as the agency enters a new phase of global growth, only four years into its journey. The new role reflects the agency’s continued evolution as it scales internationally. With…
CHS Manchester Registration Goes Live as Fringe Programme Builds
CHS Manchester has opened registration following a surge of interest from across the industry, as its inaugural show draws nearer to opening on 30th September at the AO Arena. After months of growing momentum, the response from exhibitors has led to a high-quality line-up of venues, destinations…
Event industry skills gap being tackled by new training initiative
The events industry doesn’t have a talent problem; it has a training problem. TEMBO has launched a new suite of in-person training programmes designed to close a widening capability gap across event marketing, content production and leadership. The idea that the industry is facing a talent shortage…
£3.5m restoration unveils new era for historic naval landmark as a distinctive Kent meetings venue
One of Britain’s most important maritime sites, The Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham is set to reopen this July following a remarkable £3.5 million restoration, unveiling a refined heritage destination for corporate events and celebrations. A grand mansion built in 1704 for the…
Evolution Dome establishes new office in Orlando to support US operations
Evolution Dome, the specialist provider of temporary inflatable event structures, has announced the expansion of its US operations with the opening of a new office in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando base will operate in conjunction with the company’s existing facility in Rochester, New York, and its…
Daniel Blackwood appointed Vice Chair of the UK Crowd Management Association
Daniel Blackwood, Founder and Managing Director of ResponSec Ltd, has been appointed as one of the new Vice Chairs of the UK Crowd Management Association (UKCMA), bringing more than 20 years of frontline experience to the UK’s leading industry body. Announced at the association’s AGM, Daniel joins…
Bouquets that Grow Gardens: Pinstripes & Peonies launch the Second Hand Flower Shop
In a bid to minimize ‘waste’, Pinstripes & Peonies, a Creative Floral Design company, have launched ‘The Second Hand Flower Shop’, selling bouquets made entirely of repurposed flowers. Based at New Covent Garden Flower Market in Vauxhall, Pinstripes & Peonies already donate 80% of the flowers…
Event Tech Atlas 2.0 updates empower event planners and suppliers in novel ways
Event Tech Atlas (ETA), the business event industry’s most powerful decision-support platform, has become an indispensable tool for both planners and suppliers with its 2.0 update. “As event professionals, you need to utilize technology to streamline the planning process, but there are so many…