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Business events sector looks ahead following landmark Parliamentary report at The Business of Events Policy Forum
The publication of Parliament’s major new report into business events set the tone for discussions at The Business of Events (TBOE) Policy Forum yesterday, as political leaders, policymakers and senior industry figures gathered to consider the next steps for the UK’s £33bn+ business events economy. Held at IET London: Savoy Place, the Forum was the… Read more
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Global Destination Report 2026 reveals resilient events sector facing mounting pressures
– Competitiveness increasingly driven by value, connectivity, policy, and impact – The Business of Events (TBOE), in partnership with VisitScotland Business Events, has launched its Global Destination Report 2026, revealing destination competitiveness is increasingly being shaped by value, connectivity, policy support and measurable impact rather than venue capacity alone. Unveiled at TBOE’s Policy Forum at… Read more
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Joint Statement on the Culture, Media and Sport committee report into business events
Following over 12 months joint activity from the Events Industry Alliance, Liverpool Experience Campus and The Business of Events, we are very pleased that the long-awaited Culture Media and Sport Select Committee report into Business Events has been published today. The report outlines several key findings and recommendations, following the evidence session that took place… Read more
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BBC’s Lucy Grey to host The Business of Events Policy Forum 2026
The Business of Events has today announced that award winning BBC journalist Lucy Grey will host its 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the UK’s business events… Read more
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Minister Stephanie Peacock MP to deliver opening address at The Business of Events Policy Forum 2026
The Business of Events has today announced that Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, will deliver the opening address at its signature 2026 Policy Forum. The Forum, which takes place at IET London: Savoy Place on 7 July 2026, brings together politicians, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the challenges and… Read more
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The Business of Acquisitions
Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, reports on an unprecedented time for events M&A. In last month’s column I analysed the three big PE transactions involving CloserStill Media, Emerald and Questex. However, we weren’t done there. On June 2nd, PE firm Hellman & Friedman announced that they had acquired Hyve for $1.8bn in a… Read more