Choosing Event Venues by Experience: How to match the space to your event’s objectives
Choosing a venue is one of the most consequential decisions an event organiser makes. The location, facilities and available space influence almost every aspect of an event, from attendance and accessibility to networking opportunities, atmosphere and overall cost. However, a venue that looks impressive during a site visit may not necessarily be the best place […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Welcome to WorldHotels
BWH Hotels GB is now WorldHotels GB, bringing together the trusted hotels and brands you already know under a single global portfolio of nearly 4,000 hotels across 18 brands in more than 100 countries. While the hotels remain the same, this evolution creates greater opportunities for travellers, agents and businesses to access a wider range […]
MIA celebrates excellence across UK meetings and events industry with 2026 miaList winners
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced the winners of its 2026 miaList awards, recognising outstanding individuals, teams, venues and initiatives across the UK’s business meetings and events sector. Held at the East Midlands Conference Centre, the annual awards celebrated achievements across 14 categories, highlighting excellence in event delivery, leadership, innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. Among […]
Event.Tech Summit: Your key to success in 2027
The Event.Tech Summit is taking place in January, with top speakers such as Steve McKenzie, Chief Innovation Officer at Momentus Technologies, sharing their experience and knowledge! 28th January 2027 | Hilton London Canary Wharf Free attendance – Book Now! (Places are limited) Seminar: “The Venue Is Talking – Are You Listening?” Gut instinct and experience were what we used to rely on. But […]
The Belfry launches Chef Academy to tackle hospitality skills shortage
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has launched a fully funded culinary training programme designed to address skills shortages in the hospitality sector and develop the next generation of chefs. The Chef Academy, delivered in partnership with apprenticeship and training provider HIT Training, will offer development opportunities for both aspiring and experienced chefs, combining practical experience […]
Pop-up hospitality: Serving up success in small spaces
Food trucks at festivals and sporting events. Temporary food stalls at Bonfire Night and Halloween events. Christmas markets. Pop-up hospitality is undoubtedly a staple of the event experience. In fact, according to 2026 research from Mintel, consumers are increasingly judging events on the overall experience, expecting greater convenience, flexibility and higher-quality food and drink. Yet, delivering that experience across pop-up hospitality […]
Measuring Event Catering Performance: How to improve delegate experience and reduce costs
Event catering can account for a significant proportion of an event’s budget, yet its success is often assessed through little more than whether the food arrived on time and delegates seemed happy. That can leave organisers with limited information when planning their next event… A buffet might receive positive feedback but generate substantial food waste. […]