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ECOsmart to Roll Out Independent Auditing from April as First UK-Based Hospitality Sustainability Certification Ahead of EU Anti-Greenwashing Legislation
Greengage Solutions has announced a new partnership with sustainability specialists From Now to independently audit ECOsmart-certified properties, with the April 2026 rollout of third-party auditing. The move marks a significant evolution of the ECOsmart certification programme, introducing…
Olympia selected to host London Premier Padel P1 as tournament makes its UK debut
Reinforcing its position as a global platform for premier, world-class sporting and entertainment events. Premier Padel P1 has announced that Olympia will host the UK’s first elite professional padel tournament, following a major £1.3bn transformation into London’s newest destination for events,…
Opus Agency Acquires Wave to Scale Global Event Delivery
Opus Agency, a global leader in event marketing, announced the acquisition of Wave Marketing Communications today, a UK-based full-service creative events agency known for its production strength and delivery. The Wave team and business will fully integrate into Opus Agency, further strengthening…
Eventflow Launches AI-Powered Assistant to Transform Exhibitor Support and Streamline Event Operations
Eventflow, the award-winning event operations platform, has announced the launch of Eventflow AI, a new AI-powered assistant designed to reduce the administrative burden of repetitive exhibitor enquiries. For years, the exhibitor manual has been packed with essential information that often goes…
Rise AV Reveals Mentor and Mentee Cohort for 2026 UK Mentoring Programme
Following the success of its UK launch in January 2025, Rise AV, the global not-for-profit initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing women in AV, announces the mentor–mentee pairings for the 2026 Rise AV UK Mentoring Programme. This year’s cohort unites an inspiring mix of emerging talent…
Henley Greenlands stands out as a compelling choice creating experiences with lasting impact.
Set along a sweeping stretch of the River Thames, the Grade II listed Henley Greenlands offers a setting that feels both timeless and unique. Here, elegant historic architecture blends seamlessly with open natural surroundings, creating a backdrop perfectly suited to weddings, corporate retreats,…
Wireless Festival 2026 cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK
Wireless Festival has officially been cancelled after Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK over his antisemitic comments. The Home Office confirmed that Ye had made an application yesterday via an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK for the shows in July. It said the…
Iconic Barts North Wing launches corporate venue hire
Barts North Wing has officially launched corporate and private venue hire, making one of England’s most historic interiors available to event organisers for the first time. The Grade I listed North Wing of St Bartholomew’s Hospital in West Smithfield reopened to the public in Autumn 2025 following…
UberTickets launches resale in platform expansion with Nuweb Group as Southeast Asia demand grows
UberTickets is expanding its platform capabilities with the launch of native resale functionality powered by Nuweb Group. The Malaysia-based ticketing platform, which supports organisers across Southeast Asia, will now offer verified, secure resale directly within its own ecosystem. Nuweb Group,…
Premier Connects
Premier Connects is a full-service delegate management company built for event professionals who need registration, check-in, and badging to work flawlessly every time. A specialist division of Premier Events, Premier Connects combines powerful technology with hands-on human expertise. From the…
Grade II* listed wedding venue put up for sale for £2.5m
A Grade II* listed wedding venue in Nottinghamshire has been put up for sale with a guide price of £2.5m. Joint fixed charge receivers Andrew Foster and Chris Walker have instructed Christie & Co and Watling Real Estate to sell The Lakeside venue in Mansfield Road, Arnold. The property has been…
Wealthy American fans of Bridgerton and The Crown are flocking to the Cotswolds for a quintessential British wedding
Wealthy Americans are flocking to the Cotswolds for ‘picture perfect’ weddings after being inspired by hit Netflix shows like Bridgerton and The Crown. Wedding planners say that US brides are looking for a quintessential British wedding, which they have seen in the popular costume dramas. The grand…
Leading Event Industry Advisors, Kershaw Partners, Launch Exclusive Members Community
To mark 10 years advising the events industry, Kershaw Partners, the event industry’s leading business advisors, has announced a new membership community for business owners and seniors leaders in the events sector. The exclusive collective, ‘Club Altura’, has been designed for leaders looking to…
Britannia Row continues Live Sound Education for BRIT Awards Students
Alongside designing robust systems utilising state-of-the-art technologies for the UK’s premier popular music awards ceremony, the BRIT Awards, including DiGiCo, L-Acoustics and Shure, Britannia Row again took on students from the BRIT School’s Production Arts course – a qualification for young…
One in three neurodivergent workers feel their employer does not cater to their needs at events
To mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), Center Parcs Conferences & Events new research shows that the appetite for work events among neurodivergent employees is strong and growing. Almost half (42%) stating the number of events they attend has increased over the last three years but almost…
What venues can learn from the humble Easter egg
Venues have more in common with the humble Easter egg than you might think, especially when it comes to enhancing experiences, explains Lynnette Crisp, Director of Communications & Public Engagement at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Have you ever watched a film or TV show and spotted a carefully…
Putting Delegates First: How Venues Lead the Way on Welfare
At Confex 2026 James Dickson speaks with Katie Whitby, Head of Sales at The Venues Collection, about modern delegate welfare. They discuss practical, easy-to-implement measures venues can offer — from quiet spaces and residential options to allergen kits, accessible tech and inclusive catering —…
Exhibitions at the Etihad Campus & Medlock Square
Unrivalled experiences in a world-class setting The Etihad Campus and Medlock square are one of Manchester’s most dynamic destination for conferences, exhibitions, and events, bringing together world‑class stadium facilities, versatile suites, seamless logistics and on‑site accommodation. With…
Live Recruitment Diversity Report 2026
Thoughts derived from Laura Kelly, Managing Director of Live Recruitment The Live Recruitment Diversity Report 2026 provides a second year of insight into representation, pay and progression across the UK events industry. Drawing on data from over 48,000 professionals within Live Recruitment’s…
The Wedding Privé Officially Launches in Rome, Defining a New Global Standard for Multi-Destination Luxury Weddings
A new chapter in the global wedding industry begins as The Wedding Privé officially launches in the heart of Rome, unveiling a visionary concept that redefines how modern couples celebrate love. Hosted at the historic Castello di Torcrescenza, the grand launch introduced a groundbreaking approach…