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Industry reacts to hike in Air Passenger Duty

Business travel industry associations in the UK have reacted to the government’s decision to increase Air Passenger Duty. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a hike

Budgets remain tight but in-person appetite remains, new tracker report finds

In Q4 2023, the UK conference and meetings industry continued its upward trajectory, culminating in the highest number of events held in November, according

Spring Budget: UKEVENTS calls for extension of government tax credits to live events

By Michael Hirst OBE (pictured), chair, UKEVENTS Working Group for Advocacy and Government Relations Ahead of the Spring Budget on the 6 March 2024,

West Midlands limbers up to host global sporting elite

Birmingham and the West Midlands’ sporting offer and major events hosting expertise will be thrust into the global spotlight, 7-11 April, when it welcomes

Solar energy installation grows its footprint on Wyboston Lakes’ Green Energy Roadmap

Bedfordshire conference venue Wyboston Lakes Resort has implemented phase one of its Green Energy Roadmap and embarked on phase two of its path towards

XSEM agency makes first significant hires of 2024

Leeds headquartered brand engagement agency, XSEM has strengthened its team with the appointment of a newly-created role of director of events. Caroline Medcalf, who

mia highlights the positives at 34th AGM at Confex in London

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) celebrated a successful year at its 34th AGM at International Confex in London, 29 February, recognising the achievements of the sector

ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter 2025 Annual Conference to be held in Leeds

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Conference will go to Leeds in 2025 the association announced during the closing session of this year’s event

Check out ICCA’s new digital snapshot report of how business events are shaping the world

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has published its digital report exploring the significant global impact of business events across 60-plus years: Beyond Borders –

Artist leads call for images to create giant People’s Picture at ExCeL London

London’s largest exhibition and conference centre ExCeL has called on the events industry – including public visitors, organisers, exhibitors and suppliers – to share

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