TEAM BUILDING MONTH: From icebreakers to cultural impact
For private and public organisations, team building is undergoing a significant shift. What was once centred on generic icebreakers and one-off away days is now evolving into purpose-driven experiences designed to support culture, wellbeing and measurable business outcomes. Senior events & HR leaders at the are asking a more fundamental question: what is this activity actually achieving? Moving beyond one-size-fits-all […]
Middle East conflict impacting majority of UK event professionals as uncertainty slows bookings
Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having a significant impact on the UK events sector, with new data revealing widespread disruption to planning, bookings and client confidence. According to the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), 73% of UK event professionals report being affected by the current conflict, highlighting the scale of uncertainty facing organisers, […]
May 2026 is Event Apps & Registration 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 May we’ll be focussing on Event Apps & Registration. 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 a specialist in Event […]
TEAM BUILDING MONTH: How large corporates can source and work with high-quality team building suppliers
For large corporates, team building plays a key role in employee engagement, culture and performance. But delivering impactful experiences at scale depends heavily on one factor: choosing the right supplier and managing that relationship effectively. With a crowded and varied supplier market, leaders at the Event Organisers Summit are taking a more strategic, structured approach […]
Incentive travel demand shifts as geopolitical tensions reshape destination choices
Geopolitical uncertainty is rapidly reshaping incentive travel planning, with Canada emerging as a key beneficiary while confidence in Gulf destinations declines sharply, according to the latest SITE Pulse Survey. The research highlights a significant shift in sentiment among global planners, who are increasingly prioritising destinations perceived as stable and accessible. Canada recorded the strongest performance […]
What to expect at this year’s PA Life Summit
The PA Life Summit is taking place on 14th September 2026 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, bringing together professionals from across the industry for a chance to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. What to Expect: Please see below the list of other registered attendees you will be networking with: And many more.. RSVP today >> We’d […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Beautiful & powerful event technology from Entegy
Built from the ground up as a single source of truth, our platform is forged from more than 25 years of event technology experience. Designed as one unified system, it delivers a seamless, cohesive, and scalable foundation for events of all types and sizes. Our mission is to empower event organisers with the tools they […]
TEAM BUILDING MONTH: Reimagining team building for large, distributed organisations
For large corporates, the shift to hybrid and distributed working has fundamentally changed how teams connect. While flexibility has delivered clear benefits, it has also created new challenges around engagement, collaboration and company culture. Team building is being redefined to meet this reality, moving beyond traditional, one-location events towards more flexible, inclusive and scalable experiences […]
Hospitality is hungry for training and development – How the industry is putting people first
As the UK’s third-largest employer, supporting over 3.5 million jobs, it’s little surprise that hospitality is an industry that’s built on its people. But with recent challenges, including rising operating costs and lower consumer confidence to name but a few, there is understandably frustration for many within the industry. But from challenge comes opportunity, and […]
Hospitality sector wants ‘consistency on business rates’ amid ongoing pressure
The UK hospitality sector is calling for greater consistency in business rates policy, as recent government measures deliver mixed outcomes across venues, according to legal experts. The comments follow the Treasury’s announcement that pubs and music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on business rates from April, alongside a two-year freeze on increases. […]