Unlocking Growth in the Global Events Economy

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

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

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

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

David Tremmil, vice chair of beam and UKEVENTS, spilled the beans to M&IT magazine on his dual role – and revealed why government advocacy is so vital for the sector today.  He also talks about the APPG for Events and TBOE’s Global Policy Forum. For the full interview, click on the link below. https://mitmagazine.co.uk/Meetings/Policy/-Advocacy-within-government-is-more-critical-than-ever- Read more