The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement was presented this week. So far, CI Group, Wyboston Lakes Resort, Clermont Hotel Group and Blackpool Winter Gardens have released their reactions.

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement, which was presented in the House of Commons this week.

The Night Time Industries Association has condemned the Chancellor’s Autumn statement as a “reckless dereliction of duty,” citing the failure to address the night-time economy’s critical financial needs.

Marriott International achieved record growth in EMEA in 2024, signing 291 deals for over 34,000 rooms and expanding its operational portfolio by over 180 properties.

15Hatfields is driving carbon reduction in the industry by pioneering the measurement and reporting of all three scopes of carbon emissions.

RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed to manage two new hotels in London, ibis London Sutton Point and Aparthotel Adagio London Sutton Point.

EICC has commissioned The Power of Events Industry Insight app for Neurodiversity research, and to explore how aware event professionals are of neurodiversity.

Greengage has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Sustainability Awards that will take place in London in May. This year, it’s been expanded to cover 15 categories with 5 new categories.

The cosmopolitan city of Palma is set to expand its accommodation offerings with a range of new hotels that are due to open this year.

UK charity Hospitality Action’s annual fundraising event, Walk for Wellbeing, continues to grow in its sixth year by welcoming five new UK cities to the initiative.

Wyboston Lakes Resort has been chosen as a finalist in two prestigious national industry awards, the British HR Awards and in two categories at the Greengage Sustainability Awards.

Edition Capital Limited has acquired Sebastian Mclean International Limited (SMI); a specialist insurance brokerage serving the entertainment sector.

Next year’s run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall are to be overseen by The Cure frontman Robert Smith. Smith will curate the artist lineup for the show series, with events due to run from 23-29 March 2026. The concerts were founded in 2000 by The Who’s Roger Daltrey. Daltrey put together lineups of internationally renowned artists for the show series until he stepped back in 2024.

AEG Presents has hired former Swansea Building Society Arena venue director Lisa Mart as regional general manager of indigo at The O2 and the Watford Colosseum.

Representatives from more than 70 private security companies and industry associations have signed a letter to the Home Secretary and the Minister for Security calling on the Government to implement business licensing.

South Africa – Norwood Productions has recently bolstered its audio capabilities with the acquisition of premium d&b audiotechnik equipment from distributor Stage Audio Works. This recent investment has expanded the scope of Norwood Productions’ involvement in the live events sector, allowing them to serve larger audiences and meet the high international standards of touring artists. Behind these recent investments is an inspirational journey and a story of growth and adaptability, backed by a strong ongoing relationship with Stage Audio Works.