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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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The world is big and filled with stages that can make a difference
The world is currently facing a situation that places a demand on institutions serving as platforms for the arts: To use those very platforms as levers for democratic conversations about pressing global agendas – such as climate, diversity, and mental well-being.
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Showcasing Yorkshire’s Leading Venues
Legends Global, a new merger offering a fully integrated, white-label service for live events and venues has showcased four of Yorkshire’s leading venues: York Barbican, Connexin Live in Hull, Sheffield City Hall, and First Direct Bank Arena in Leeds to leading MICE buyers.
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Maya Gilbert Completes 2,700-Mile Coastal Walk For Hospitality Action
Maya Gilbert has completed her epic 2,700-mile fundraising journey that saw her walk the entire length of the England coast path in 120 days.
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Maya Gilbert Completes 2,700-Mile Coastal Walk For Hospitality Action
Maya Gilbert has completed her epic 2,700-mile fundraising journey that saw her walk the entire length of the England coast path in 120 days.
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Reach announces University of Greenwich as 2026 university partner
The Reach (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage) Events Scholarship Initiative has confirmed the University of Greenwich as its 2026 university partner, aligning the programme with one of the UK’s most diverse student communities and a leading centre for events and hospitality education.
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Chief Commercial Officer at Wyboston Lakes Resort, Richard Smith, tells us why face-to-face training still matters in a genAI world.
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UKEVENTS Welcomes Government Strategy
UKEVENTS has welcomed the publication of the UK government’s refreshed Industrial Strategy and accompanying Sector Plans, which place the creative industries at the heart of national growth ambitions.
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Greengage Launches Training
360 Consulting by Greengage has launched a series of sustainability training courses designed to help eventprofs speak more confidently about sustainability as well as providing a grounding to help them become sustainability leaders within their organisations.
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Shaun Davies steps down as APPG for events chair
Shaun Davies MP has stepped down as chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events following his appointment as parliamentary private secretary (PPS) to the defence secretary, John Healey.  
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Shaun Davies MP steps down as chair of APPG for Events
Shaun Davies MP has announced he will step down as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events, following his recent appointment as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey.
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The New Student Mindset: Entitlement, Expectations, And The Realities Of Events
In higher education, we are seeing a noticeable shift in the student mindset. Increasingly, students arrive not only with hopes of building successful careers but also with chips on their shoulders, misplaced expectations, and a worldview that can be at odds with the realities of the events industry.
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Center Parcs Launches Activity Hubs
Center Parcs Conferences and Events has opened three new interactive activity centres for corporate bookings at Sherwood Forest and Woburn Forest, to meet rising demand for tech-enabled team building experiences.
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Serving Under Strain: The Growing Financial Toll on UK Hospitality
Morgan Keating, specialist relationship manager at Allica Bank, discusses the challenges hospitality is currently facing, such as rising costs and interest rates.
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UKEVENTS welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy and focus on Creative Sector
UKEVENTS welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s refreshed Industrial Strategy and accompanying Sector Plans, which place the creative industries at the heart of national growth ambitions. Recognising the creative industries as one of eight priority sectors, the Government’s plans set out a clear commitment to driving innovation, exports, and skills development across the UK’s dynamic creative economy.
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Backup Fabulous Village Fete 2025 raises over £51,000
UK – On 10 July, the industry came together at The Backup Fabulous Village Fete at Daytona Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey, to raise much-needed funds for supporting those working in the live events industry when they need it most.
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