Industry urges Government to back UK’s business events sector after parliamentary report
More than 200 organisations from across the UK’s business events industry have called on the Government to implement a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the country’s position in the highly competitive global events market. A total of 214 trade associations, venues, organisers and suppliers have written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP urging the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]