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Levy on overnight trips aimed at helping mayors invest in the visitor experience
England’s mayors are being given the power to introduce a new levy on overnight stays as part of the Government’s Budget, revealed today (26 November). Read more
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93% of disabled delegates face barriers at events, new report exposes accessibility gap
Ninety-three per cent of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events. Read more
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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. Read more
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The Business of Aquisitions
In this month’s column, Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, explores a potential shift in relationships between UK and German trade show organisers and checks in with another entrepreneur behind one of this year’s acquisitions. Read more
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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 £60.6 million in direct economic return between April 2018 and March 2024. The programme supports the attraction and growth of international business events across Britain.… Read more
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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 the resignation of current Chair, Shaun Davies MP, as a result of him being appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) to the Secretary of State… Read more