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MADRIX: Cracking down on counterfeiting
Building on our in-depth exploration of counterfeiting in the live events industry, Christian Hertel shares insights on how MADRIX is tackling this challenge and shares plans to raise public awareness on the issue moving forward.
15Hatfields Calls For More Research As Microplastics Detected In Human Brains
15Hatfields general manager, Warren Campbell, is calling for more research and action as microplastics have been discovered in human brains.
Imagine Events Founder Peter Ralph Steps Down After Four Decades
Imagine Events founder Peter Ralph is stepping down after more than four decades, leaving his children to take over the reins.
The Master Innholders Aspiring Leaders Diploma Wins Princess Royal Training Award
The Aspiring Leaders Diploma for the hospitality industry has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award for the third time in a row.
Exhibit 3Sixty Celebrates New Premises In Coventry With The Ops Squad
Exhibit 3Sixty has expanded it’s team and moved in to new premises. To celebrate, they invited the Ops Squad to experience a day in the life of a full-service contractor.
Europalco Brings The Wow Factor To The IRGAwards With Their Kuka Robots
Europalco brings the ‘wow-factor’ to the Deloitte IRGAwards with their dancing and piano playing robots.
Hospitality Action Shares Prep Advice For Octobers Walk For Wellbeing
Hospitality Action has shared some really helpful info for Octobers Walk For Wellbeing. They are encouraging those taking part to be well prepared.
Event Footprints Launches First UK Smart Badge Accreditation Programme
Event Footprints has launched their new four-part smart badge accreditation programme, a first for the UK event industry.
Fighting fakes: L-Acoustics steps up the fight against counterfeit products
L-Acoustics speaks to TPi about the damage these fake products can cause – not just on profit margins but on the safety of audiences at shows. Photo: Zack Whitman
EICC DISCLOSES CARBON EMISSIONS RECORD IN INAUGURAL IMPACT REPORT
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has disclosed its carbon emissions record for the last decade in its inaugural Impact Report – revealing a 60 percent reduction in carbon emissions Scope 1 and 2 since 2013, a 41 per-cent reduction in both electricity and waste production, and a 46 percent reduction in water usage.
100K VISITORS, ALMOST 600 EVENTS, 100 SOLD OUT AND 55 COUNTRIES WATCHING ONLINE – EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES HUGE SUCCESS IN FIRST YEAR IN NEW HOME WITH NEW DIRECTOR JENNY NIVEN
Over 100k visits were made to Edinburgh International Book Festival’s new home at the newly opened Edinburgh Futures Institute from 10-25 August 2024, with ticket and book sales significantly up on previous years, and thousands of curious passers-by exploring and enjoying the new site, amongst the heart of Edinburgh’s festival action.  
INDUSTRY LEADERS TO LAUNCH THE EVENT 100 CLUB
The Showman’s Show, Qdos Event Hire, and the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) have partnered to launch the Event 100 Club. The collaboration, borne out of the combined ages of the organisations, as they each celebrate significant anniversaries, will see the launch of an experiential events exhibition at The Showman’s Show this autumn, and the creation of a networking club for industry professionals.
Is Scotland’s Proposed Disposable Plastic Cup Charge Too Low To Work?
Scotland’s proposed 25p charge on disposable plastic cups aims to change behavior and encourage sustainability. But is the charge to low to work?
Hospitality Roundup Featuring London, Abu Dhabi & Fuerteventura
Roundup of the latest news from hospitality, featuring Lolo in London, Savanna Sol in Abu Dhabi & Gaviotas Park hotel in Fuerteventura.
Experience Winter Sport With The Curling Club At London’s Southbank
The Curling Club will be returning for the 4th time at London’s Southbank in October, and will open a new larger venue in November.
Fundraising Winter Chefs’ Gala Dinner Announced By Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action’s fundraising Winter Chefs’ Gala Dinner is taking place on Monday 28th October. It’s described as a ‘one-of-a-kind experience’ for attendees.
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