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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
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Business events leaders to give evidence at DCMS Select Committee inquiry into UK events sector
A panel of senior business events industry leaders have been invited to provide oral evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee on Tuesday 9 December within the Houses of Parliament. Read more
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Levy on overnight trips aimed at helping mayors invest in the visitor experience
England’s mayors are being given the power to introduce a new levy on overnight stays as part of the Government’s Budget, revealed today (26 November). Read more
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93% of disabled delegates face barriers at events, new report exposes accessibility gap
Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events. Read more