Exhibition White City gears up for new chapter
West London venue, Exhibition White City, will close for refurbishment in December following the end of its Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace residency. It will reopen in March 2025. Set within a Grade...
View ArticleLive Group launches platform to improve inclusion in events
Events management company, Live Group has launched Envoku, a digital platform tool to improve inclusivity and enhance user engagement experience in the events industry. With the help of AI, the...
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The World of Tim Burton exhibition opens at the Design Museum
The Design Museum has launched “The World of Tim Burton” exhibition which allows new event packages for corporates to create their own burtonesque events. To celebrate the launch of the exhibition,...
View ArticleEmslie acquires minority stake in Jacobs Media
Former Tarsus Group CEO and current chairman of Cuil Bay Capita investment vehicle, Doug Emslie has acquired a minority stake in Jacobs Media for an undisclosed sum. The stake will see Emslie join the...
View ArticleExcel London buys Business Design Centre
Excel London has acquired BDCG Holdings Company, the owner of the Business Design Centre (BDC) in Islington, London for an undisclosed amount. Excel says its acquisition ensures a long-term commitment...
View ArticleUK business events generate £33.6bn annually for economy, says new report
The UK business events industry generates £33.6bn a year, according to a report published yesterday by UK Events. The report, compiled by Great Potential Consultancy, breaks down each sector’s...
View ArticleAdvanced Engineering unveils future of mobility at NEC
Advanced Engineering opened at the NEC Birmingham today featuring self-driving shuttles showcased on an outdoor track at the Midlands venue. The two-day event, organised by Easyfairs, has partnered...
View ArticleOlympia appoints marketing and comms director
Olympia Events has appointed Andy Price as director of marketing & communications. Price’s previous role was as commerical director of ticketing & arenas at the NEC Group, where he oversaw...
View ArticleFormula 1 Exhibition extends its London run due to high demand
The Formula 1 Exhibition, the fastest-selling exhibition at ExceL London (Immerse LDN), has announced an extension of its residency to 2 March 2025 due to high public demand. Following the hugely...
View ArticleExcel London relaunches Costa Coffee outlets
Excel London and Costa Coffee have unveiled their refreshed in-venue stores, including touch screen ordering systems designed to elevate the customer experience as part of Excel’s continued £350m...
View ArticleThe learnings of Covid
CloserStill and Nineteen Group chairman Phil Soar assesses the impact of the Covid years on the trade show industry. The lesson goes back a long way. Nine centuries to be precise, long before...
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London exhibition spaces that inspire delegates
When planning for an exhibition or another large B2B event, there are many logistics to consider, from the venue choice to the technology, branding, and hospitality experience. You also need to...
View ArticleRaccoon launches Animal Health division with two acquisitions
Raccoon Media Group has acquired two animal expos for an undisclosed sum, and appointed Nicole Cooper as CEO of its newly-created Animal Health division. Cooper, the former CEO of Touchpoint Live...
View ArticleDealmakers: 11 transactions in quick succession. What is going on?
Steve Monnington of Mayfield Merger Strategies joins the dots on recent industry M&A activity and agrees with Doug Emslie’s view on the budget. I normally write this column every couple of months...
View ArticleShowlite buys Xav-Eight
Showlite has bought exhibition contractor Xav-Eight for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will add around 70 shows to Showlite’s portfolio, including events across mainland Europe. Nick Lindwall,...
View ArticleCreaplan acquires Whitespace Group in European expansion
Whitespace Group has been sold to Belgium-based Creaplan Group for an undisclosed amount. Whitespace Group’s three main brands—Skyline Whitespace (exhibition stand design and build), Whitespace XPO...
View ArticleSecure event management: Data first, always!
One of the biggest challenges that event organisers face is the duality of orchestrating successful trade shows or conferences while safeguarding the data of their attendees and vendors. Brighton...
View ArticleThe shift toward employee wellness
Sarah Beall, MD at Forum Events & Media Group shares her insights into wellness in the workplace. In today’s corporate world, the concept of wellness has moved far beyond just physical health. The...
View ArticleCvent rewards customers at CONNECT Europe conference
Global event tech provider Cvent, celebrated the finalists and winners of the 2024 Cvent Excellence Awards at the company’s annual customer and industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe this week. The...
View ArticleRaccoon launches European running expo
Raccoon Media Group will debut an invite-only show for the European running industry in Amsterdam next year. The organiser of the UK’s National Running Show and the USA Boston Run Show will stage The...
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