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Record-breaking impact as Coventry’s visitor economy hits £1 billion
Coventry’s visitor economy has smashed through the £1 billion mark for the first time. New data shows that 12.6 million people visited the city in 2025, generating a record impact of £1.009 billion for the local economy. The figures, using the trusted STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity…
The BTA, beam, and MIA respond to government’s announcement nationwide overnight visitor levy framework
The Business Travel Association (BTA), beam (business meetings accommodation and events) and the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) have responded to the government’s announcement of a nationwide overnight visitor levy framework. “This is a short-sighted move that risks making Britain’s cities…
Stadium Experience Expands Leadership Team to Support Continued Growth
Stadium Experience has significantly expanded its voluntary Leadership Team, welcoming four new members to help shape the future direction of the not-for-profit association. The Leadership Team brings together experienced professionals from across the UK stadium industry, providing strategic…
CrowdComms Appoints Stefano Rocca as Director of Business Development, North America
CrowdComms has appointed Stefano Rocca as Director of Business Development, North America, strengthening its growing presence across the region. Rocca will work alongside SVP Americas Brad Langley to drive business development and build new relationships across the North American market. The…
AEV reveals conference headline sponsor and early bird offer
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced the headline sponsor for its annual conference at ICC, Olympia in London, on Thursday 26 November 2026. Rachel Parker, CEO, AEV, said “We are excited to say this year’s conference will be in association with Voyage Control.” As global experts in…
Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich offers one of London’s most distinctive and versatile portfolio of event venues, set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich. Across five landmark spaces: the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory and the Peter Harrison…
How Community Events Are Embracing Digital Without Losing Their Soul
By Sara Lilley, Strategy & Marketing Director, gther For decades, community events have thrived on something that technology can never replace; people. Whether it’s a rowing regatta, food festival, county show or local celebration, these events are built on shared experiences, familiar faces and…
Virtual Events Have a Security Problem, and It Starts With Where You Host Them
A registration form for a modest hybrid conference collects more sensitive data than most organisers stop to consider: names, job titles, employers, dietary requirements, accessibility needs, sometimes payment details tied to a ticket tier. Dietary and accessibility fields can reveal health status…
Waterfront Hall announces new partnership to champion Northern Ireland’s next generation of creative talent
The BBC’s new music platform which championed the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Raye and Sam Fender has announced a new partnership with Waterfront Hall. BBC Introducing brings together a collaborative network of venues, promoters, educators and cultural organisations working together to nurture emerging…
Home Office, SIA, and UKCMA to lead EBL Martyn’s Law workshop
The Home Office (HO), the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and the United Kingdom Crowd Management Association (UKCMA) will deliver an informative workshop on Martyn’s Law at Event Buyers Live 2026 (EBL). Guests at the hosted buyer event will have the opportunity to take part in a valuable…
Nineteen Group Named in Global Top 100 Inspiring Places to Work
Nineteen Group, the UK-based international events, exhibitions and media company, has been named among the 2026 Global Top 100 Inspiring Places to Work™, announced today (10 September) by Inspiring Workplaces Group, in association with Prezzee. The Global Top 100 brings together the 100…
Mark Spragg joins BCD Meetings & Events as Vice President and Head of The Collective UK
BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), a leading global meetings and events agency, has appointed Mark Spragg as Vice President and Head of The Collective, UK. Mark will also join the UK Senior Leadership Team. Mark brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across the creative, events and…
Case Study: Inside Master Innholders’ Leadership Event at London Hilton on Park Lane
For any hotel, hosting 500 of the industry’s most experienced leaders must rank among its toughest briefs. Here’s how London Hilton on Park Lane rose to the challenge for the prestigious Master Innholders conference and awards. The Master Innholders’ Hotel Leadership Conference is one of the…
Bumper winter season of Adelaide business events delivers more than $114 million in economic impact
Business Events Adelaide has reported a strong winter business events calendar in Adelaide, one that generated more than $114 million in economic impact for South Australia. Between June and August, strong delegate attendance, interstate visitation and international participation have bolstered the…
This AI could change event sales for good
The launch follows three years of development and testing, during which Super Benji has worked with more than 300 businesses, including global events organiser Informa, to develop a solution specifically focused on growth in the events industry. Having developed and optimised the platform with…
The Ops Nest announces 2027 Ops Foundation dates as course enters its fifth year
Ops Foundation will return to Excel London for two courses in 2027, continuing its focus on giving event professionals practical experience and a deeper understanding of the elements that deliver exhibitions and events. Ops assistants, execs and managers will spend two days in the classroom and two…
YOURGB rebrands as YourScene
YOURGB becomes YourScene as founder Gilly Bain marks 15 years in business. Founded by Gilly Bain with a £3,000 gift from her grandmother, the business has grown from a one-person venture in a spare room to a multi-million-pound experiential design and event production collective delivering…
Figen Murray OBE Announced as Headline Keynote for NOEA Convention
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced Figen Murray OBE as the headline keynote speaker for its 2026 Convention, bringing one of the most important and deeply personal conversations around public safety directly to the outdoor events industry. Figen, whose son Martyn Hett was…
CHS Manchester Hosted Buyer Programme Passes 92% Capacity
CHS Manchester has confirmed that its Hosted Buyer Programme is now more than 92% full, with organisers encouraging event professionals to apply as soon as possible, with the programme approaching capacity and with the show debuting later this month. Taking place at the AO Arena on 30 September,…
“We’ve Built a Multi-Billion-Pound Industry Full of People Who Fell Into It”
The events industry needs to do more to turn itself into a visible career choice for the next generation, according to Event Industry News podcast host James Dickson, speaking in the opening episode of the new Talking People with Paul Borg podcast. Dickson joins Paul Borg, General Manager of Crowne…