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IBTM World Forum for Advocacy publishes Barcelona Declaration for coordinated collaboration
A 42-strong group of senior event leaders from over 20 countries gathered in Barcelona yesterday to participate in the IBTM World Forum for Advocacy, presented by The Business of Events.
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VisitBritain’s Business Events Growth Programme delivers £60.6 million boost to British economy
VisitBritain today announced results from its Business Events Growth Programme following an ongoing external evaluation that now includes events supported during the 2023-2024 financial year – showing the programme generated […]
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MPs to elect new APPG for Events chair
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) has announced that an Extraordinary General Meeting will take place in Parliament on 22 October 2025 to elect a new Chair of the APPG. The election follows […]
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The Business of Acquisitions
In his second column, Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, checks in with the entrepreneur behind one of this month’s acquisitions and profiles a new accelerator for show development […]
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Telford International Centre joins the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events
Telford International Centre (TIC Telford) has joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) as a corporate member.
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Japan’s JTB Corporation acquires Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group, the parent company of Northstar Meetings Group, which owns The Meetings Show and M&IT, has been sold to Japan’s JTB Corporation. The Japanese travel solutions provider has […]
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Six months on: How Parliament is backing the events industry
It has been six months since Shaun Davies MP was elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events – and a lot has happened in that time. From hosting Parliamentary Dinners […]
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ICC Wales and TBOE Launch UK Research to Help Shape a More Inclusive Industry
An extensive UK-wide research project into accessibility and inclusion across the business events sector has been launched to increase awareness and drive meaningful change, with the support of the All-Party Parliamentary […]
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APPG for Events chair backs calls for a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU
Shaun Davies, Labour MP for Telford and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events has backed a campaign urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment of a […]
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Event planners have spoken: What really matters when choosing a destination
Ellie Ashton-Melia, community director for the event sustainability body, isla joined The Business of Events, Tourism Ireland and a group of senior leaders to delve into the findings of our […]