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Nteractive Expands New Balance Partnership with Multi-Touchpoint London Marathon Delivery
Experiential event specialists Nteractive announced their continued partnership with New Balance for the 2026 TCS London Marathon, marking over a decade of collaboration. Beginning Wednesday, April 22nd, Nteractive deployed a multi-site activation designed to transform the marathon journey from a…
Leeds event specialists First Event kick of sustainability drive with commitment of 500 hours to community projects
Leeds-based event specialists First Event have dedicated their time to mark Earth Day on 22nd April. Supporting both a commitment to positively impact local communities alongside a renewed mission to improve the sustainability of the organisation, First Event have set their sights on taking a…
Job opportunity: Lead Designer – Weddings & Experiences – Matharu’s | Luxury Weddings & Immersive Event Design
Role Overview The Lead Designer is a pivotal role within Matharu’s, working directly alongside the Founder to shape, elevate, and scale the design arm of the business. This role is for someone who is deeply passionate about design, experience, and storytelling, and who is ready to step into a…
Learn what matters now: adaptability and resilience at heart of IMEX Frankfurt education
With technology, well‑being, ESG and climate risk among the issues reshaping the business event landscape, planners are facing a broader set of demands and need an expanded skill set to match. Responding to these evolving needs, the learning line‑up at IMEX Frankfurt, May 19–21, is now live online…
From Social Walls to Content Engagement Systems: Rethinking the UGC Lifecycle
User-generated content from events is not a one-time asset. Rather, it’s an ongoing source of engagement. A social wall that collects UGC is just one part of a much larger process. Walls.io helps organisations manage that process throughout the entire content lifecycle. With a structured system,…
CES Power Strengthens Irish Presence with Three New Acquisitions
CES Power, a leading provider of temporary power solutions across Europe, the UK and the USA, has completed the acquisition of three Ireland-based businesses – GH Energy Rental Ltd, Event Power and Purecore. The acquisition supports CES Power’s global growth strategy, targeting sustained…
Skiddle – Festival trends 2026
Marking 25 years of supporting events, with a particular focus on the UK festival sector, Skiddle has witnessed and positively contributed to the evolution of live music and festival experiences. By listening closely to organisers and adapting to their needs, we’ve developed tools and services…
Fisher Productions supports Harrow School Venues official launch
Fisher Productions was proud to be appointed official event partner for the launch of Harrow School Venues, marking a major milestone for one of the UK’s most iconic heritage destinations. Set within 300 acres of historic grounds in Northwest London, Harrow School Venues officially enters the…
Event Industry News Joins Forces with London Christmas Party Show as Official Media Partner
Event Industry News is delighted to announce its official media partnership with the highly anticipated London Christmas Party Show, one of the capital’s premier events for event professionals planning the festive season and beyond. Taking place in the heart of London, the London Christmas Party…
Premier Events Named Preferred AV Supplier for The Woodlands at Hothorpe Estate
Premier Events has been named as the preferred AV supplier at Hothorpe Venues. The partnership with the Leicestershire-based venue is aimed at making conference and event planning easier for organisers looking to use one of the Midlands’ top corporate venues. As a leading full-service events…
From Landlord to Host: Why Venues are Redefining Their Relationship with Organisers
By Alex Lewis, Chief Operating Officer, Olympia Events Traditionally, much of the exhibitions sector has operated with what could be described as a “landlord culture”. You hand over the keys, you check everything is clean, you agree the condition it should be returned in – and then you take a step…
MIA finds 73% of event professionals impacted by Middle East conflict
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has found that 73% of UK event professionals are currently being impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a recent survey. The findings reflect a growing sense of uncertainty across parts of the UK business meetings and events sector,…
Wyboston Lakes Resort invites venues and hotels to raise £1 million for local charities by signing the Room2Give Charter
Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter and joining the Room2Give initiative. The goal: collectively to raise £1 million for local charities nationwide. Launched at…
Samsung partners with Nuweb Group to bring ticketing to millions of Samsung Wallet users
Samsung has partnered with ticketing infrastructure firm Nuweb Group to integrate the platform’s capabilities into the Samsung Wallet. Users across Nuweb Group’s network of ticketing partners, can now store event tickets alongside payment cards, and memberships for more personalized event day…
Lime Venue Portfolio joins The Business of Events as latest partner
The Business of Events has strengthened its global think tank and advocacy network with the support of Lime Venue Portfolio, which will join as a new strategic partner. Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) is the UK’s largest collection of iconic venues, operating across more than 60 venues in the UK &…
Sustainable Staffing Solutions with The Occasionall Group
Every event organiser knows the feeling. The gates are about to open, guests are queuing up, and somewhere in the back of your mind is a quiet but persistent question: are the people I’ve put on the ground actually going to show up for this? Will they represent the brand the way it needs to […]…
The Moscone Center Joins Pointr’s Connected Venue™ Program
Pointr, the leading provider of digital mapping & wayfinding for venues and events, announced today that The Moscone Center, San Francisco’s premier meeting & exhibition facility, has officially joined the Pointr Connected Venue™ program. This partnership brings cutting-edge indoor navigation,…
National Outdoor Expo 2027 to relaunch with a discipline-led format and stronger retail focus
The National Outdoor Expo will return in 2027 with a redesigned format shaped around four defining elements: the activities people take part in, the equipment they rely on, the skills they develop and the environments they experience. This approach places disciplines, retail, practical learning and…
Broadwick and Smart Group to launch joint venture
Broadwick and Smart Group have today announced plans for a joint venture catering business that will operate as the exclusive food and beverage partner across Broadwick’s London portfolio. Guests now expect food, drink and service to match the quality of programming and production. The hospitality…
IMEX launches sustainability strategy designed to turn intent into impact
IMEX has today published its first ever sustainability strategy. Written in a storytelling style to encourage readership and engagement, it sets out a clear, action-driven framework designed to help accelerate environmental progress within the IMEX business unit, its two trade shows and the wider…