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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
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ICC Wales and TBOE Launch UK Research to Help Shape a More Inclusive Industry
An extensive UK-wide research project into accessibility and inclusion across the business events sector has been launched to increase awareness and drive meaningful change, with the support of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events. ICC Wales in partnership with The Business of Events have joined forces to gather detailed insight from venues and organisers nationwide to build a clearer… Read more
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APPG for Events chair backs calls for a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU
Shaun Davies, Labour MP for Telford and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events has backed a campaign urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the business events sector in future trade discussions. The campaign, launched by the Events Industry Alliance (EIA), calls on the… Read more
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Event planners have spoken: What really matters when choosing a destination
Ellie Ashton-Melia, community director for the event sustainability body, isla joined The Business of Events, Tourism Ireland and a group of senior leaders to delve into the findings of our 2025 International Planner Sentiment Report. Here, she shares her thoughts on the analysis and the conversations around the table and beyond. It’s always interesting to… Read more
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International Planner Sentiment Report unveils diverging regional priorities among global event professionals
The Business of Events has today published its 2025 International Planner Sentiment Report, revealing a marked divergence in event planner priorities across global markets. Sponsored by Tourism Ireland and released to coincide with the opening of The Meetings Show, the findings reveal shifting regional attitudes – particularly among North American planners – shaped by changing economic, cultural, and political… Read more