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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
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Japan’s JTB Corporation acquires Northstar Travel Group
Northstar Travel Group, the parent company of Northstar Meetings Group, which owns The Meetings Show and M&IT, has been sold to Japan’s JTB Corporation. The Japanese travel solutions provider has acquired Northstar from investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital and its co-investors for an undisclosed amount. As part of the transaction, Northstar will operate as… Read more
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Six months on: How Parliament is backing the events industry
It has been six months since Shaun Davies MP was elected Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events – and a lot has happened in that time. From hosting Parliamentary Dinners and supporting major industry events like The Business of Events Global Policy Forum, to engaging with DCMS, VisitBritain and trade associations across the UK, the… Read more