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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

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,

mia launches 2023 Insights Survey

The survey will examine government support; investments; booking enquiries and lead times; staffing and recruitment; Martyn’s Law and sustainability

VisitBritain showcases business events sector

The reception brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors and industry stakeholders

mia calls on eventprofs to complete Insights Survey

The report will inform the DCMS on aspects such as supply chain challenges and business lead times

Lucy Frazer named culture secretary as DCMS loses digital remit

The change makes Frazer the 13th Culture Secretary in the last 13 years

New tourism minister confirmed

The tourism minister works for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and has responsibility for the business events industry

DCMS Committee slams Government for DMO funding failures

Martin Fullard analyses the DCMS Committee Report, which criticises the Government for failing to implement the de Bois Review and delayed VisitBritain funding

Nigel Huddleston leaves DCMS

During his role, Huddleston managed the recovery package for the UK’s tourism industry and cultural sites

Who is Michelle Donelan?

Clue: She’s in charge of your government department

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