Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025 – The winners in full
Specialist events and hospitality teams from over 70 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2025. The event is organised by Stadium Experience annually, and recognises the efforts and dedication shown by the catering, conference and […]
5 Minutes With… Ren Reynolds, Technical Production Director at Designed Event Production
In the latest instalment of our events industry executive interview series we spoke to Ren Reynolds, Technical Production Director at Designed Event Production, about post-pandemic budgets, the increasing focus on sustainability, increasing sophistication in hybrid and virtual events, and the future for LED wall technology… Tell us about your company, products and services. Designed Event […]
Have you secured your place at the Tech In Hospitality Summit?
There’s a free delete pass waiting for you at September’s Tech In Hospitality Summit – Can you afford not to claim it? 25th September – Hilton London Canary Wharf As an overview, the Tech in Hospitality Summit, is a unique event for professionals within the Hospitality technology sector to meet 1-2-1 with leading suppliers, offering […]
MIA Insights: 90% of event professionals agree work-life balance issues are impacting staff retention
Professionals from across the business meetings and events sector have reported work-life balance expectations are the leading factor impacting staff retention, according to a survey carried out by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). The June research focussed on one of the industry’s most urgent priorities: its people. It revealed that over half of respondents (53%) […]
VENUES MONTH: Regional Renaissance – Why event planners are expanding beyond the South-East
A quiet but powerful shift is taking place in the UK’s events landscape: more event planners are looking beyond London and embracing regional cities such as Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Leeds as prime destinations for national and international events. While the capital remains a prestigious location, rising costs, increasing demand for sustainability, and enhanced […]
Regeneration in the North: Aviva Studios’ role in creating a cultural hub beyond the capital
Across the North of England, the creative landscape is thriving. In Sunderland, plans for a new film studio promise to inject £334 million annually into the local economy. In Newcastle, the Cultural and Creative Zone initiative is unlocking new opportunities for artists, musicians, and filmmakers. West Yorkshire continues to blaze a trail with Channel 4’s […]
July 2025 is AV & Production Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in July we’ll be focussing on AV & Production. 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 AV & Production specialist […]
VENUES MONTH: What are the top venue selection criteria in 2025?
Event planners attending the London Venues Summit are reassessing what matters most when sourcing venues. Where capacity, location, and cost once dominated decision-making, a broader set of criteria is now shaping procurement strategies, driven by evolving delegate expectations, regulatory changes, and advances in event technology… Sustainability as StandardOrganisers are actively seeking venues with environmental credentials, […]
DATA: The event venue solutions organisers are looking for in 2025
Dining, Conferencing and Unique sites top the list of venue solutions event professionals are sourcing for their 2025 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 7th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Delegates registering […]
WhatsApp is the secret weapon your event strategy needs
By Helen Nurse (pictured, above), Founder of Capture 1 With more than a million events and conferences held in the UK every year, event organisers face mounting pressure to deliver standout experiences. In a saturated market, making an impact takes more than compelling speakers or impressive venues – it requires a smarter approach to communication. […]