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£25 million approved for Barbican Centre upgrade

The City of London Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding to start the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the internationally renowned arts and conference venue. Members of the City Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee approved the money to develop elements of a long-term masterplan, undertake further consultation, and deliver early systems and infrastructure work to boost the centre’s operational and environmental […]

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Meeting Needs Auction is now live

The Meeting Needs 20th Anniversary Auction is now live and you can bid to win dozens of luxury prizes generously donated by industry suppliers. The auction will close at 20:00 on 14th September and the final total raised will be announced the following evening at the M&IT Awards. The online auction has become one of […]

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Inntel adds to its management teams to continue building on the resurgent business travel market and to help pursue its long-term vision for the future.

Inntel, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned meetings & travel management companies, has been solving challenges for client organisations for almost 40 years. With a strong growth strategy in place for the future this has prompted a number of new appointments at the agency. Nicola Meredith has joined as Client Relationship Manager to boost the […]

UKEVENTS Weekly Update – 20th July 2023

In this week update, please find below for your information: DCMS Tourism Team Update – Jamie Haworth is moving from his role representing Events within the DCMS Tourism Team.  The UKEVENTS Executive Committee, on behalf of you all, would like to thank Jamie for his support, guidance and help in presenting the issues we have […]

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beam-InPD

In Professional Development launched a partnership with beam, the new face of the Hotel Booking Agents Association. We are excited to create and take on a range of activities supporting professional development and career progression within the Hospitality sector from collaboration on access to courses, thought leadership pieces through to networking and job opportunities. Dave […]

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Event Industry Recruitment Trends & Forecasts: April to June 2023

YOU Search & Select, the leading specialist events industry recruitment agency, is pleased to present its latest quarterly report on recruitment trends in the sector. Founder and Fitabilty® Recruiter, Robert Kenward provides valuable insights into the prevailing market conditions during the second quarter of 2023. During this quarter, three significant trends have emerged, reflecting the […]

Christmas to Come Early for Events Industry

19th July 23, UK: Data from Twickenham Stadium is showing a rise in Christmas Party bookings for the 2023/24 season. The venue is reporting a 250% rise in converted enquiries and 24% growth in the average booking size across the stadia’s exclusive use events, compared with figures from this time last year. This growth reflects […]

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Unique Venues Birmingham wins prestigious sustainability award

Unique Venues Birmingham has been awarded the Greengage ECOsmart 2023 Silver Award in recognition of their work towards achieving greater sustainability. To achieve this award, businesses undertake an extensive accreditation process. Greengage ECOsmart is a business travel and events industry certification that recognises organisations who can demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability within their […]

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Center Parcs Conferences & Events Awarded ECOsmart ‘Gold’

Center Parcs Conferences & Events Awarded ECOsmart ‘Gold’ Center Parcs Conferences & Events has been rewarded for fully embracing environmental practices and implementing extensive sustainability measures across the business, achieving the ECOsmart Gold Venue accreditation. To achieve the prestigious ‘Gold’ certification, the nature-rich meetings and events venue went through a rigorous audit by Greengage Solutions, […]

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Burnley FC Join Lime Venue Portfolio

17th July 23, UK: Burnley FC, has become the latest club to join the Lime Venue Portfolio, adding yet another elite sporting stadium to the group and further extending its regional and community-based venue options. The club were crowned champions of the Championship last season, and won promotion to the Premier League, taking the portfolio […]