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 […]
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 […]