Event Industry News Roundup
Sustainability chops – how green is festival thinking
Time hasn’t been kind to the climate change ‘tipping point’ of 20 years ago. We have tipped. And the world is a furious place, wars and pandemics kicking containment ambitions across the tracks, across the continents.?
The Meetings Industry Association reacts to Labour’s victory
The?Meetings Industry Association’s?(MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, responds to Labour’s landslide UK general election win.
Ticketbud: The Rising Star in Event Ticketing
In the ever-evolving landscape of event management, Ticketbud is emerging as an attractive alternative to Eventbrite. Recognised for its user-friendly interface, unrestricted feature set, and real human customer support. Ticketbud is becoming increasingly appealing over competitors, with no pricing tiers or subscriptions, just one low flat rate on tickets sold.
mci group publishes 2023 company report: A testament to sustainability and diversity
mci group, an independent global marketing communications group with a human-first approach, proudly presents its?2023 company report. It is a comprehensive document that sets new benchmarks for the industry by measuring the group’s progress in sustainable and inclusive practices.
Friends House: a versatile event venue in central London
Friends House is a unique award-wining venue, located right opposite Euston station, in central London. Customers can choose from 33 meeting and event spaces, all offering versatility, flexibility, and daylight. From meetings for 10 to conferences for 1,000 delegates, Friends House offers a wide range of event possibilities. In The Light, our 1,000-seater auditorium, expect an amazing award-winning architecture. It’s the perfect space for large events in the Kings Cross, Euston, and Bloomsbury area, easily accessible by public transports and trains, from Greater London and beyond. Conferences, AGMs, product launches, fashion shows, rehearsals, The Light can adapt to all your event needs.
15Hatfields calls for bold and ambitious sustainability legislation?
With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell, the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote.??
New report reveals stark DE&I reality in events industry- 40% doubt leadership sincerity
Diversity Alliance, in partnership with CVENT and M&IT, releases a groundbreaking report revealing a significant gap between Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility (DEIBA) rhetoric and reality in the meetings and events industry
Add the Human Touch to Your Live Events and Exhibitions to Optimise Visitor Engagement
In the dynamic world of exhibitions and live events, the impact of promotional staff can be a game-changer. At Expo Stars Interactive, we’ve seen firsthand how skilled promotional staff can elevate an event, turning casual attendees into engaged prospects and driving meaningful interactions. Here’s how to harness the full potential of promotional staff to ensure your next event is a resounding success.
5 reasons why you should book your next event with Sandown Park Racecourse
Step into a world where elegance meets excitement, and let Sandown Park Racecourse redefine your event experience. Here are 5 reasons why you should book your next event with us:
CrowdComms opens new London Hub
CrowdComms, a global leader in mobile event applications, event registration, badging, virtual, hybrid and community event platforms, is excited to announce the opening of its newest office at Fora, Princelet Street, near Brick Lane, the beating heart of London’s creative scene.
The Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall – Superhero Suppliers
The Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall is the largest dedicated conference, events, and exhibition space in Leeds. For the last 25 years, the space has offered world-class facilities for conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners, and corporate events, accommodating up to 2,500 delegates. ?
ARC Report Shortening Lead Times
Arena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, is witnessing a decrease in lead times across the group’s 21 venues. The shortening of booking schedules reverses behaviour trends from the back end of 2023 and is specific to the summer party and conference sectors, which have seen year-on-year reductions of up to 22% in lead times, as of June 2024, respectively.?
Easyfairs wins the 2024 UFI Sustainable Development Award
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named Easyfairs as the winner of the 2024 UFI Sustainable Development Award.
CHS Birmingham launches?2024 event
The team behind CHS Birmingham has announced the theme for this year’s exhibition, which returns to the ICC Birmingham for the fourth time, Tuesday 29th October. Building on the group’s back to basics approach, the show will move from ‘How to Organise an Event’ to ’How to Be an Event Organiser’, a more personal look at how to act, prepare, and succeed as an event organiser in 2025.
Trust the Nation’s Most Capable Water Supplier for Your Event
The 2024 AGF (A Greener Future) Annual Sustainability Report analysed supply chains from more than 40 festivals and found that water consumption at large-scale events has increased to an average of 26 litres per person per day, up from 19 litres in 2022, as consumer demand grows for free access to drinking water. Larger festivals such as Glastonbury can consume more than three million gallons of water over five days.
Increasing confidence sees lead times and investment increase, according to the Meetings Industry Association
Confidence in the future growth and sustainability of the business meetings and events sector is returning, according to the?Meetings Industry Association’s?(MIA) latest mia Insights.
Crowdsafe UK appointed by Melton Mowbray Town Estate
Crowdsafe UK, the Peterborough-based event security and crowd management specialist, has been appointed as official supplier of security personnel and services to Melton Mowbray Town Estate, the charitable trust that owns and operates the open-air venues and parks in the town.
Collective of event suppliers set to Ex-Celerate the industry with ￡50,000 incentive
A collective of leading event contractors and suppliers has announced the launch of Ex-Celerate, a new ￡50,000 initiative focused on helping independent organisers launch new shows. Supported by the AEO, Ex-Celerate is set to be a celebration of creativity, innovation and imagination in the industry, giving those with big visions the opportunity and tools to bring them to life.