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VisitBritain: Tourism Minister attends Ambassador Reception
The reception, which was supported by The Business of Events, took place at the Institute of Directors, London, and brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors, industry stakeholders and representatives from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Read more
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Take part in the Global Destination Report
The Business of Events is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Destination Report Survey, a collaborative effort with IBTM World and Meet in Ireland. The Global Destination Report seeks to gather insights from destinations and convention bureaux around the world, shedding light on the current state of the business events industry and providing… Read more
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Update to rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups
Following a recent vote in Parliament, new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) have been agreed by the House of Commons. The new rules, which come into effect on 1 October 2023, have been put in place to improve transparency and reduce the risk of foreign influence. Read more
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The Business of Events confirms Cvent as latest partner
The Business of Events, an independent Think Tank and Policy Unit for the events industry, is pleased to announce Cvent as its latest official partner. Cvent is a renowned leader in meetings, event management and hospitality technology and has maintained a proactive presence in the global sector for more than 20 years. Read more
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IBTM World confirmed as latest partner and call for Destination content proposals
As part of the agreement, The Business of Events will take on a key role in coordinating the Destinations stream on the Impact Stage at IBTM World’s Barcelona event, set to take place from 28-30 November 2023. Destinations and Convention Bureaux are actively encouraged to submit their content proposals for consideration on the Impact Stage. Read more
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Events Economy Tracker Q2 2023: Revenue Per Delegate increases 22%
The UK’s events landscape for Q2 2023 paints a picture of growth and challenges, characterised by a notable 22% increase in the Revenue Per Delegate for conferences and meetings, reaching £137.85 from the previous quarter’s £112.95, according to The Business of Events’ Events Economy Tracker Q2 2023. This surge has propelled the average Revenue Per… Read more