Issue of distracted event delegates tackled by QEII Centre research
Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other distractions are costing the UK economy a staggering £19.9 billion each year, research by The QEII Centre has revealed. The report “The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events” commissioned by the conference and events venue, […]
West Midlands business events show post-Covid bounceback-ability
Research into the impact of business events to the West Midlands indicates that the region is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic quicker than the UK average. In its latest report for the West Midlands Growth Company, data compiled by RJS Associates shows that the region’s business events performance in 2022 – which includes meetings, conferences […]
REVEALED: The solutions event organisers need for their 2023/24 projects
Corporate Gifts, Entertainment and Speakers top the list of solutions event professionals are sourcing for their 2023/24 projects. The buying trends have been revealed in the lead up to this year’s Event Organisers Summit, which is due to take place on October 2nd & 3rd at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre at London Heathrow. […]
State of the Industry Report details key issues for event managers in 2023
Catch the MICE and EVENTIT have released their ‘State of the Industry Report – 2023’, which they say will help direct and support event professionals in ‘transformational times’, following months of research and information gathered earlier this year, directly from event planners and industry experts around the UK. EVENTIT Exhibitions, who curate Scotland’s tradeshow for […]
Event planners increasingly focused on Sustainability and EDI
The Business of Events has released its 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report, with environmental responsibility and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) tracking as higher priorities year-on-year. The report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a […]
This is what the Meeting of the Future will look like
Meetings and events organisers are looking to knock down ‘barriers to entry’ and create more inclusive spaces for attendees not historically used to attending such occasions, according to new research. The research has been undertaken by Lime Venue Portfolio in response to event professionals who are increasingly looking to understand what is coming next for […]
REVEALED: The solutions event organisers are looking for in 2023
Unique Venues, Corporate Gifts and Conference Destinations top the list of requirements among event organisers in 2023. The buying trends were revealed following the last year’s Event Organisers Summit, which is due to take place again on October 2nd & 3rd at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre at London Heathrow. Delegates registering to attend […]
Event organisers’ 2023 London venue wish lists revealed
Conference spaces, dining facilities and unique buildings top the list of requirements among event organisers in 2023, as the industry in the capital continues to go from strength to strength. The buying trends have been revealed ahead of the upcoming London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 3rd at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. […]
Virtual event demand at $200bn globally
The global virtual event market size has been pegged at $198.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $1,066 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8% over the forecast period. The research, conducted by Market.us, includes a broad church of event types, from small group conversations to panel discussions, […]