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The Business of Acquisitions: At what point does consolidation create a shortage of shows to acquire?
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, summarises the biggest transaction of the month and explores the circular relationship between founders and the larger acquisitive organisers. How 2026 M&A has Read more
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EICC board appoints Judy Rae as Non-Executive Director
The board of the world-class Edinburgh conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has appointed Judy Rae as a non-executive director. Announcing the appointment, EICC board chair, Cllr Lezley Marion Read more
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The Business of Acquisitions: Competing with private equity to buy shows
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, summarises the frenetic M&A activity in December and talks to two acquisitive organisers who don’t have the luxury of Private Equity funding. Read more
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Government to review business events sector following Select Committee inquiry
The recent Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee inquiry into the UK’s Major Events sector will result in a series of recommendations being presented to government to strengthen the business events sector and support new opportunities Read more
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ICC Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort and The Parkgate Hotel join leading industry association
ICC Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort and The Parkgate Hotel have joined industry association beam, further enhancing the portfolio’s voice as a key player within the UK’s meetings and events industry. beam is one of Read more
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The Business of Acquisitions: That was the year that was
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies reviews M&A activity in 2025 and profiles the founder team behind one of this year’s acquisitions. Read more