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  • UK Events Report published; industry valued at £61.7 billion

    UK Events Report published; industry valued at £61.7 billion

    UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation of the UK’s events industry, is pleased to announce the findings of its anticipated UK Events Report 2024. The report, compiled by Great Potential Consultancy, highlights the industry’s critical role in the economy, generating £61.653 billion annually and affirming its resilience following the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering a wide… Read more

  • WTM London contributes £200m to London economy

    WTM London contributes £200m to London economy

    World Travel Market London will contribute approximately £200m to the London economy when it takes place from 5-7 November at ExCeL. Read more

  • The Impact of Business Events: Empowering Women in STEM

    The Impact of Business Events: Empowering Women in STEM

    Making workplaces more inclusive for women was the main focus of the WISE (Women into Science and Engineering) Conference held at IET London: Savoy Place, on Wednesday, 16 October 2024.  Read more

  • The Business of Events announces Global Policy Forum date

    The Business of Events announces Global Policy Forum date

    The Business of Events has announced that its signature Global Policy Forum will take place on 20th February 2025 at IET London: Savoy Place.   The Global Policy Forum, now in its sixth year, will bring together more than 250 senior business events leaders, policymakers, politicians, government officials, media and industry stakeholders to discuss the continued… Read more

  • Global Destination Report 2024: survey open, ICC Belfast confirmed as headline partner

    Global Destination Report 2024: survey open, ICC Belfast confirmed as headline partner

    Help Shape the Future of Global Business Events The Business of Events 2024 Global Destination Report study is now live, and we are inviting destination marketing professionals and senior leaders from across the global business events industry to share their thinking. Created in partnership with IBTM World and ICC Belfast, and conducted by SFA Connect,… Read more

  • The catalytic effects of business events

    The catalytic effects of business events

    Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President and CEO of PCMA, explains how it’s the impact, not the numbers that define the industry’s position and purpose. Read more