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%) […]
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 […]
The UK’s events industry generated £61.5bn in 2023
A UKEVENTS report, compiled by Great Potential Consultancy, estimates the UK’s event industry generating £61.653 billion in 2023, which it says affirms the sector’s resilience following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key findings from the report include: Additionally, the report points to the industry’s growing focus on sustainability and technological innovation. With an increasing emphasis on […]
These are the solutions event agencies need for 2025
Unique/UK Venues, Entertainment and Overseas Destinations top the list of solutions event agencies 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 Event Agency Forum, which is due to take place on November 14th at the London Hilton Canary Wharf. […]
REVEALED: The most in-demand solutions among event professionals for 2025 projects
Software, Corporate Hospitality and Promotional Merchandise top the list of 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 this month’s Event Organisers Summit, which is due to take place on October 16th & 17th the Radisson Hotel & […]
Research reveals event manager pet hates when it comes to booking incentives
Hidden terms and conditions and unclear additional fees top a list of frustrations event buyers have when considering venue offers and incentives, according to research. Venues failing to tailor offers and incentives, and who provide limited availability when they promote offers are also likely to frustrate event buyers, research by The Delegate Wranglers and CUSTARD has revealed. The results of a […]
University of Northampton seeks new insights into event management
The Power of Events, led by Claire Drakeley of the University of Northampton, has deployed a pilot research project through the recently launched Events Industry Insight App with the objective of gaining insights into the decision-making processes that take place as part of event management. The pilot research project will unfold fortnightly until mid-July. Each […]
ExCeL survey reveals visitor attitudes towards sustainability and social media
Visitors to London’s ExCeL venue are more likely to be eco-conscious and tech-savvy, according to its latest audience insights data. The analysis, focused on UK audiences, also revealed that attendees are mostly millennials, affluent and are highly active on social media, in particular in creating their own original content. The insights are provided by leading […]
Cost of living survey reveals impacts on event professionals
The Eastside Rooms cost of living impact survey reveals that organisers have increased salaries and freelance/consultant fees to help teams adjust to the impact of the cost of living crisis, with 37% of association and 30% of corporate organiser increasing salaries in 2023 Specifically: The Eastside Rooms venue conducted a survey of 125 event professionals […]
IBTM’s World Trends Report tackles AI, accessibility and more
IBTM World opened its 2023 edition with the launch of its World Trends Report 2024, which addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation technological issues affecting the meetings and events industry in 2024. Authored by Alistair Turner, Managing Director of Eight PR & Marketing, central subjects include the influence of AI on the […]