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The Business of Events publishes latest International Planner Sentiment Report 2024
The annual report, which was first published in 2020, uses desk-based research to track the sentiment of planners in ten specific areas to determine the key factors influencing their choice of destination. The audiences surveyed include planners from corporate, association, agency and incentive & reward across the UK, Europe and North America. Read more
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The Business of Events and IBTM World announce partnership and launch of the IBTM Forum for Advocacy
The Business of Events and IBTM World have announced a partnership to develop the IBTM Forum for Advocacy, with the first event taking place ahead of IBTM World on Monday 18th of November 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. TBOE is a UK-based think tank and advocacy network for the global business events sector, whose primary role… Read more
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The Business of Events publishes Policy Agenda
Following an extensive UK-wide policy consultation conducted in 2023, TBOE have highlighted seven specific policy initiatives that hold the potential to unlock significant growth within the UK events economy, paving the way for a more robust and prosperous sector. Read more
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Download: UK political party manifesto analysis for the events economy
In a downloadable analysis, Robert Wright, MD of Davies Tanner and The Business of Events, reviews the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour, and Liberal Democrat parties, focusing on their potential impact on the UK’s event economy. Read more
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Exhibition and trade shows contribute £10.9 billion to UK economy
The business events industry helped to boost the UK economy by £10.9 billion in 2023, according to a new economic report by the Events Industry Alliance (EIA). Marija Erzen, co-owner, Solutions 2 (UK) Ltd, ESSA and EIA chair, commented, “We are delighted with the results of our latest economic impact report. A 17% growth in… Read more
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London Policy Forum postponed following announcement of UK General Election
Following the confirmation that a UK General Election will take place on 4th July 2024, The Business of Events and The Meetings Show has elected to postpone the London Policy Forum until the Autumn. It had been due to take place on the 19th June 2024. Martin Fullard, director of The Business of Events issued… Read more