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Imperial College London’s commercial events and accommodation arm has unveiled a new brand, aligning more closely to its mission of being a leading London destination for education focussed stays, conferences, meetings and events. Named Celesta Venues, the revamped brand launches today with a new visual identity and website. Bringing together Imperial Venues and Summer Accommodation’s […]

Such is the flow of novel content and information – across three stages – there were plenty of faces new and old at Event Tech Live’s 10th Anniversary edition last week. Co-located with Event Sustainability Live, ETL is one BIG show. With innovation and excitement around every corner. ‘Using event technology to enhance the customer […]

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) ran down the right-hand side of the big London ExCeL space it shares with Event Tech Live (ETL) with green thinking throughout, from the Trees Not Tees campaign logo to the Main Stage housed in a spectacular Evolution Dome and sponsored by GES. Of course, the show benefits from the practice, […]

Comment from Simon Richards, Finance Director of beam. “It’s a great relief to our industry that the Chancellor has extended the 75% discount on business rates up to £110,000 discount for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses for a further 12 months. The saving that many of our members have been making has been crucial as they recover […]

Please find below the Tourism Alliance Autumn Statement Update. In respect of the Business Visitor rule changes scheduled for January, UKEVENTS is in the process of obtaining more detail. Please find also below the Harrington Report of Direct Foreign Investment which highlights opportunities in the key strategic industries which the government intends to pursue, having […]

Our monthly analysis is 24 hours earlier this month (check the date below↓), but there is no compromise on our guests for the last M&E Analysis of the year.   It’s time to take a more holistic look at our industry.  Alongside the latest numbers and trends, we will explore the rise of the M&E […]

“Our members need to invest in their businesses and people,” says Simon Richards, Finance Director of beam, “and need help from the government to do so. “Tax cuts and support would enable them to spend money on employees and facilities. A reduction in business rates from the Chancellor would be particularly valuable. “We also would […]

BMA House offers carbon impact menus as it elevates sustainable catering offer BMA House, a leading sustainable venue in the heart of London and home to the British Medical Association, has enhanced its sustainable catering offering over the past year, achieved through a successful partnership with its catering collaborator, Company of Cooks. As part of […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has announced the arrival of the stunning Game of Thrones Studio Tour to its portfolio, and another world-renowned attraction to its ever-growing group of venues. Located in Banbridge, Northern Ireland – just 30 minutes from Belfast and 90 minutes from Dublin -the studio was the principal filming destination for the multi-award winning, […]

CHS Birmingham is reflecting on another strong turn out from the exhibition, which took place last week at the ICC Birmingham and once again saw growth in visitor attendance, a larger footprint for the event, and continued enthusiasm from event organisers looking to put on events into 2024. The show’s organisers see the success as […]