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The Business of Acquisitions
In the first of a regular monthly column, Steve Monnington, CEO of Mayfield Merger Strategies, examines the importance of entrepreneurs in the exhibitions sector. From Batimat to Confex, today’s global organisers owe their successes to yesterday’s entrepreneurs In 2016, I was halfway through a presentation on mergers and acquisitions at the Exhibition and Event Association… Read more
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beam and MIA ESG Summit highlights industry shift from ambition to action
Industry experts came together at the beam and MIA ESG Summit last week to share practical strategies for embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the meetings and events sector. The summit examined how purpose-driven business models, responsible supply chains, and transparent certification frameworks are transforming the industry. Highlights included: A recurring theme was… Read more
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Statement from Shaun Davies MP
Yesterday, Wednesday 10th September 2025, I was appointed to the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey. While I am very excited to be taking my first role in Government, and supporting its work, this does unfortunately mean that due to strict rules regarding activities outside of Government, I… Read more
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TBOE Global Policy Forum to return to IET London: Savoy Place
The Business of Events (TBOE), the independent Think Tank for the events sector, has announced the date and venue for its Global Policy Forum 2026, along with the launch of its new Partnership Prospectus. The Global Policy Forum will return to IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 7th July 2026, with the opportunity to pre-register… Read more
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Stephanie Peacock replaces Sir Chris Bryant as Tourism Minister
Stephanie Peacock has been confirmed as UK Tourism Minister, taking over the responsibilities previously held by Sir Chris Bryant. Stephanie was appointed on 11 September, five days after Sir Chris was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade. The former Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, appeared to have secured… Read more
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Global exhibition organising revenue rankings highlight UK dominance
UK companies make up three of the top five exhibition organisers in the world, according to Stax, a global strategy consulting firm’s annual ranking. The Stax Top 20, published on 3 September 2025, ranks the global exhibition industry’s leading organisers based solely on their exhibition-organising revenues in 2024. Informa maintains its position as the world’s… Read more