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IBTM World 2025 strengthens international reach with record number of new and returning exhibitors
Lime Venue Portfolio, the UK’s most iconic collection of venues, has announced the arrival of Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre to its growing portfolio. The partnership sees yet another world-class convention and exhibition destination join the brand, offering more choice to event organisers.
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Sustainable refurbishment of hotel rooms completed by Birmingham’s leading residential events venue
As part of its ongoing investment programme, Birmingham’s leading residential events venue, Conference Aston, has completed a full refurbishment of its single person hotel rooms over the summer.
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The Sustainable Events Show returns for fifth year
The Sustainable Events Show, the original UK events exhibition dedicated to sustainability in our industry, returns to London for its fifth year, and it’s promising its biggest, boldest edition yet.
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This Week in Events For Friday 31st October 2025
We discuss if organisers have any legal responsibility regarding the content of exhibitor stands and the provision of alcohol at events, inspired by a LinkedIn post⁠.
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Exhibit 3Sixty Appoints Exhibition Industry Veteran Aden Bryant
Exhibit 3Sixty has announced the appointment of industry veteran Aden Bryant to the newly created role of shell scheme foreman.
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Events Industry Alliance announces board changes
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) – the collective associations of AEO, AEV and ESSA – has announced several changes to the board structure as part of the annual association rotation.
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New AI system aims to solve live event accessibility for deaf attendees
A new plug-and-play solution, Soundshape 1 Pro, aims to provide event organisers and AV professionals with a powerful and cost-effective tool for delivering real-time captioning and multilingual translation at scale.
HBAA has become beam
Chair of beam association, Louisa Watson, discusses the topic of service charges in the industry.
Few topics in our membership and across UK meetings and events currently generate as much debate as service charges. Long established in restaurants and hotels, the practice only recently appeared in corporate events, with a handful of venues introducing them. While the principle may seem simple, the reality is anything but. UK service charges and tips remain discretionary payments from customers.
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AEV will plant a tree in the Global South for each attendee at its annual conference
The Association of Event Venues will plant a tree for every delegate attending its annual conference. The move is part of a partnership with Just One Tree.
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How A Passion For Languages Led Julia Danmeri To A Career Change
After a 20 year career of international event ops, Julia Danmeri is now embracing her passion for languages with her new company, TranslateAble.
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EBL Reveals Charity Partner
Event Buyers Live (EBL) has announced a new charity partner for EBL25. This year, the hosted buyer event is raising vital funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
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Soundshape Aims To Solve Accessibility & Translation Challenges
A new plug-and-play solution has been launched to provide event organisers and AV professionals with a powerful and cost-effective tool for delivering real-time captioning.
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CHS Birmingham 2025: A Buyer Journey with Personality, Purpose and Plenty of Perks
CHS Birmingham is rolling out its trademark welcome for event professionals when it returns to ICC Birmingham, 28th October. The event is promising buyers a combination of business focus, with the personality and care that have become its hallmark.
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New report reveals regional divide in event budgets
Global DMC Partners’ (GDP) latest Q3 2025 Meetings & Events Pulse Survey reveals uneven budget trends across regions, with planners in the U.S. and Canada seeing more increases than cuts, while international markets report the reverse.
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15Hatfields Survey Asks Event Delegates For Views On London Travel
Concerned by strikes, sustainable travel and changes in the choices travelers are making, 15Hatfields is gathering insights through their latest survey.
Scottish Event Campus Celebrates 40 Years With Launch of SEC & Me
Scottish Event Campus Celebrates 40 Years With Launch of SEC & Me
To mark it’s 40th anniversary, the SEC is inviting fans, delegates, and visitors to share their stories, photos, and videos from events held across the campus.
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