NEC switches to single carpet tape supplier to ‘protect hall floors’
The NEC Birmingham has mandated organisers use a single floor tape supplier in a move that could cost a customer with an exhibition spanning 100,000 sqm an extra £5,000-£10,000 to build their show....
View ArticleSME XPO exits Evening Standard ownership with MBO
SME XPO organisers Sam North and Will Fowler have completed a management buyout from the show’s owner, the Evening Standard. North and Fowler launched SME XPO on behalf of the Evening Standard in...
View ArticleInforma creates festivals division as Ascential deal completes
Informa has completed its £1.2bn acquisition of Ascential and set up Informa Festivals. Informa Festivals will operate from 1 January 2025 and manage Cannes Lions (Marketing), Money20/20 / Finovate...
View ArticleWhat is the true cost of Wi-Fi?
Venue correspondent, Kristyna O’Connell delves into the topic of Wi-Fi by discussing the issue with industry experts: Richard Hughes, technical director and Rob Watson, account manager at MaxWifi, and...
View ArticleBusiness tourism contributes £158m to London economy
The London Convention Bureau has reported a record year so far, with business events adding over £158m to the London economy. Spanning from January to September 2024, this marks the highest record...
View ArticleVenues with a story: 10 exhibition spaces steeped in history
Are you an organiser looking for a special venue for your next event? Look no further as Exhibition News peeks into the past by reviewing 10 exhibition spaces steeped in history that echo with charm...
View ArticleYou Search & Select shares quarterly recruitment trends and forecasts
Robert Kenward, chief talent officer at You Search & Select recruitment, has shared his latest quarterly report on recruitment trends. Drawing from extensive interactions with agency owners,...
View ArticleONCO-X: navigating innovation in a competitive exhibition industry
ONCO-X is a new player of the exhibition services industry, offering cutting-edge solutions combining creativity, technology, and expertise to elevate exhibition events to new heights. The company...
View ArticleDealmakers: Seven organiser deals reviewed
Steve Monnington of Mayfield Merger Strategies rounds-up recent industry M&A activity. M&A activity in September and October has been busier than both the Conservative leaders election and...
View ArticleAPPG invites commercial membership following Parliamentary reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Events is inviting private sector businesses to join as non-voting members under new provisions laid down by the Labour Government. UK-based organisations...
View ArticleBrand Events’ Chris Hughes to open EN Indy Expo
Chris Hughes, the pioneer behind Brand Events, will deliver a ‘tell-all’ account of the company’s rise and fall to open the EN Indy Expo next week. Huges will be interviewed on-stage by Mash Media’s...
View ArticleMIA appoints Shonali Devereaux as CEO
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has appointed Shonali Devereaux as its new chief executive, taking over from Kerrin MacPhie when she stands down in December. Devereaux, who has a wealth of...
View ArticleLondon Packaging Week tops 5,000 visitors for first time
London Packaging Week 2024 has set a new attendance record. Run by event organiser Easyfairs UK, the packaging trade show at ExCeL London welcomed over 5,000 visitors between 11-12 September. The...
View ArticleMedia 10 sells 100% Optical to CloserStill
Media 10 has confirmed the sale of 100% Optical to CloserStill Media for an undisclosed amount. The sale marks only the second time Media 10 has sold a large-scale trade, following the sale of Design...
View ArticleCase Study: Streamlining registration across co-located events with RefTech
International Confex, the UK’s largest gathering of event professionals, took place at the Excel in London, attracting just shy of 10,000 attendees in 2024. The event is co-located with the Event...
View ArticleExcel London hosts 15 shows in one day
Excel London has hosted 15 shows in one day with 19 shows to be held at the venue from 14 – 20 October. Shows held at Excel on 15 October: FutureScape 2024 Public Spaces Expo Outdoor Living &...
View Article5 sustainable practices that all venues should adopt
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the events industry. From green credentials and accreditations to commitments towards net zero, it’s crucial for venues to stay up to date on...
View ArticleExcel becomes first UK venue to work with leading accessibility consultants
Excel London and The Disability Taskforce have announced a collaboration designed to set new standards in venue accessibility and become the first of its kind across UK venues. The Taskforce will...
View ArticleMeet the moderators of EN Indy Expo 2024
Get ready for insightful discussions led by industry experts at the EN Indy Expo 2024. Here’s a quick overview of the sessions and where they will be taking place: Julian Agostini KEYNOTE: In...
View ArticleEvent spend remains strong as UK marketing stalls ahead of Autumn Budget
Events remain a strong contender for quarterly marketing budgets, ranking second for growth in the most recent Bellwether report from the IPA. The quarterly study, which analyses marketers’...
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