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UKHospitality calls for “whole sector” solution following reports of business rate relief for pubs
Industry body UKHospitality has urged the government to implement a sector-wide reduction in business rates, following reports today that the Treasury is preparing to soften its planned tax hikes for pubs.
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Strata acquires London-based experiential agency Wonderland
Acquisition aims to diversify client portfolio across fashion, beauty and technology sectors.
New Safety Standard for Quiet Rooms
EventWell has introduced a new Quiet Room Safety & Supervision Standard (QSSS) in response to growing concerns about how quiet rooms are being implemented across the UK events industry.
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Eventbrite Acquired by Bending Spoons
Event tech platform Eventbrite is to be acquired by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. The transaction is valued at approximately €430 million and adds to Bending Spoons’ expanding portfolio, which includes Evernote, WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Meetup.
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Identity Unveils New Direction
Identity has revealed its new strategic direction and brand identity, completing its transformation into a single, unified global experience agency following its integration with Smyle.
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Finalists Announced for 2026 beam Awards
beam, the trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings sector, has announced the finalists for its inaugural 2026 beam Awards, recognising exceptional leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the industry.
93 of disabled delegates face barriers at events new report exposes accessibility gap
Landmark Research Revealed
93% of disabled delegates continue to encounter barriers when attending events, according to landmark research by The Business of Events (TBOE) and ICC Wales, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events.
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Tyrone Herbst & Noel Hoey Join First Sight Media Team
First Sight Media has made two new appointments to their team, Tyrone Herbst as senior video editor and Noel Hoey as client engagement manager.
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Stable Events Launches StablePay
The National Shooting Show has announced a major new initiative designed to support the industry during challenging times. The show’s organiser, Stable Events, has launched StablePay, a pay delay scheme allowing stands to be booked with a £200 admin fee.
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How To Choose The Perfect Venue Without Ever Setting Foot Inside
Joe Harris, the deputy general manager at 15Hatfields, shares his top 5 tips for making confident and informed venue choices from afar.
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Graduation: It’s More Than A Ceremony, It’s Part Of Your Story
Graduation is one of the most recognisable rituals in education, but its true meaning stretches far beyond gowns, caps and photographs beneath university banners.
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Big Purple’s New Division
Big Purple Group is proud to announce the launch of Big Purple Build, a new division within its family of companies. This exciting addition specialises in set building, prop fabrication, and exhibition builds – further strengthening the group’s position as a leader in delivering imaginative, high-quality creative solutions.
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Ramada Coventry Celebrates 20 years
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year, having opened on August 29, 2005, and the milestone was marked recently with a celebratory lunch attended by local clients, partners, and organisations, with a plaque unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Rachel Lancaster.
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SEC Celebrates Four Decades Of Creating World-Class Events
As part of it’s 40th birthday celebrations, a new video tells the story of The Scottish Events Campus, from inception and early years through to present day.
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First Sight Media Reaffirms Commitment To Data Security
First Sight Media has successfully recertified to ISO/IEC 27001, the premier international standard for Information Security Management Systems.
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Ben McCarthy: From A £1k Overdraft To A £10 Million Business
Ben McCarthy started with a mobile disco, funded by an overdraft. That very successful business led to the creation of Premier Events. Ben shares his founder story of how that happened.
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