EventWell expands team and splits into north and south
EventWell has recruited 13 more hosts to support a 400% growth in event bookings. The enlarged team has been divided into two groups; one for the south and London, and the other for the north. Each...
View ArticleUniversity seeks events industry help with research into effective...
The University of Northampton has launched a research project to explore how critical decisions are made under pressure during events. Claire Drakeley, the university’s deputy head of events, tourism...
View ArticleExCeL London appoints Kerrie Kemp as director of venue operations
ExCeL London has appointed Kerrie Kemp as director of venue operations, ahead of the venue’s forthcoming expansion. Kemp, who brings with her more than 20 years’ industry experience, has worked for...
View ArticleTobacco Dock selects Creative Technology as AV partner
London venue Tobacco Dock has selected Creative Technology as its new partner for audio-visual and technical services, following the news of the venue’s previous partner Anna Valley entering...
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Diversified Communications launches northern edition of Lunch show
Diversified Communications has launched the northern edition of its trade show, lunch!, following record numbers at this week’s Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) This week’s NRB saw an 11% increase...
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Comparing organisers by size and turnover
CloserStill and Nineteen Group chairman Phil Soar looks at two independent studies shining a light on the largest organisers operating from the UK today. Which are the largest exhibition groups in the...
View ArticleDestination Plymouth debuts at British Tourism and Travel Show
Destination Plymouth is one of 50 new exhibitors participating in this week’s British Tourism and Travel Show, which opens at the NEC tomorrow (20 March). The event is set to host thousands of travel...
View ArticleICC Wales secures RCGP conference and exhibition for 2025
ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October...
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Remote working – utopia or dystopia?
Tim Pyne, director of the UK’s property show for a zero carbon future, FOOTPRINT+ shares his view on remote working The above advert for The Economist is one I often refer to when talking about the...
View ArticleEN Awards host revealed, with live entertainment still a secret
Shonali Devereaux has been announced as the host of the EN Awards 2024, with the live entertainment act remaining a secret until the night of the event. Justin Wilkes will be DJing at the after-party...
View ArticleEN Engage: Rebooking like a pro – top 10 tips from the experts
Debbie Lee and Helen Harlow from Benchmark Collective provide 10 tips to help event professionals master the art of exhibition rebooking. The post EN Engage: Rebooking like a pro – top 10 tips from the...
View ArticleScottish Event Campus (SEC) strengthens board with two appointments
The SEC (Scottish Event Campus) has appointed Jonathan Kemp from AG Barr and Vivien Currie of The Merchant House to its board. Jonathan Kemp, AG Barr’s commercial director, has held positions as a...
View ArticleHow to build on the success of your event
Dakota Murphy outlines why it’s valuable to record every detail of your standout event. Participating in trade shows, exhibitions or conferences can reap incredible rewards. From fostering partnerships...
View ArticleASP enjoys record US growth
UK-based event website agency, ASP has revealed its North American business has grown by 27%. It is aiming to complete this financial year with a 35% record growth in the US. Led by sales &...
View ArticleBody-worn defibrillators debut at ExCeL London
ExCeL London has introduced lifesaving first-aid belts worn by all first responder security personnel. The belts, created by tac:life, contain vital medical components, including an Automated...
View ArticleOlympia CEO joins AEV board in double-signing
Olympia’s new CEO, Andy O’Sullivan has joined the board of the Association of Event Venues (AEV). O’Sullivan, together with P&J Live’s new managing director Rob Wicks, were co-opted to the AEV...
View ArticleTime to rethink the exhibitor experience
Exhibition organisers must work harder to make exhibiting easier for the sake of its future, says Adam Jones, FFAIR CEO and exhibition industry technology veteran. For those who are following the...
View ArticleA jaw-dropping introduction to exhibitions for RX’s Rachel Travers
RX’s president of its UK Hub, Rachel Travers takes time out from her busy schedule to talk about business building, digital innovation, and her new-found love for face-to-face events. From New...
View ArticleClarion furniture expo will return to Manchester after five-year break
Clarion Events has resurrected its summer exhibition for the furniture industry following a five-year hiatus. The Manchester Furniture Show (MFS) will return to Manchester Central from 10-11 July and...
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Exhibition numbers on the rise says EIA Size and Scale Index
Last year, around 1,016 exhibitions took place at UK venues, according to the 2023 Size and Scale Index for Exhibitions (SASIE) report, published by the EIA today. The total number of exhibitions was...
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