UK tourism outlook remains positive despite global uncertainty – with knock effects for events
The UK’s inbound tourism industry is expecting a resilient summer season, with new research suggesting many businesses are forecasting stable or improving visitor demand despite ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges. According to the latest UKinbound Business Barometer, almost two-thirds of tourism businesses expect bookings, visitor numbers and customer demand between July and September to either […]
AV Production for Corporate Events: A planning checklist
Corporate events depend on audiovisual production to communicate ideas clearly, engage audiences and create a professional experience. Whether the occasion is a leadership conference, awards ceremony, product launch, internal meeting or hybrid event, the quality of the sound, lighting, staging and presentation technology can have a significant impact on how the event is perceived. Effective […]
Hospitality Summer Calendar: Five events your business should be harnessing
With World Cup mania now over, there are plenty of other big events flying well under the radar in the coming months. We spoke to the hospitality asset finance experts at Anglo Scottish Finance to find out how UK hospitality businesses can make the most of the rest of summer… International Beer Day (7 August) For pubs, […]
August 2026 is Event Management Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in August we’ll be focussing on Event Management. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an Event Management specialist and would […]
UK stadium venues celebrate events and hospitality excellence at industry awards
The UK’s leading stadium venues have been recognised for excellence in events, hospitality and operational delivery at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2026, highlighting the growing sophistication of sporting venues as destinations for conferences, corporate events and live experiences. Held at Everton FC’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium, the sold-out awards brought together more than […]
Event Production Solutions: What organisers should compare
Behind every successful conference, exhibition, awards ceremony or corporate event is a production team that ensures every presentation, lighting cue, video, audio feed and stage transition runs perfectly. Choosing the right event production solutions partner is therefore about much more than hiring audiovisual equipment. Organisers need experienced teams that can manage complex technical requirements, coordinate multiple suppliers, […]
Secure your place at the Event Agency Forum 2026
Here’s what you’d learn from attending the Event Agency Forum – find out why so many decision makers find it a valuable use of their time. Monday 16th November Hilton London Canary Wharf The forum is built to give you meaningful conversations, relevant insight and time-efficient meetings, all tailored to the challenges and opportunities within event agencies. […]
DATA: The London event venue solutions organisers are looking for in 2026
Dining, Conferencing and Meeting sites top the list of venue solutions event professionals are sourcing for their 2026 projects, according to our exclusive research. The buying trends have been revealed in the lead up to next month’s London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 13th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Delegates registering […]
GUIDE: Choosing a venue with the digital infrastructure your event needs
Delegates now expect premium digital experiences before, during and after events. Event apps, live polling, hybrid participation, networking platforms and real-time content sharing all rely on robust digital infrastructure at your chosen venue… Venue technology capabilities are increasingly influencing procurement decisions. A venue with inadequate connectivity or outdated AV systems can negatively impact attendee engagement, […]
Event marketers urged to prove trust impact as measurement gap threatens future investment
Event marketers are increasingly confident that in-person experiences are helping to build audience trust, but many are failing to measure that impact effectively, potentially putting future budgets and stakeholder support at risk. That is according to new research commissioned by event technology provider Cvent, which found that 96% of event marketers believe their current activities […]