Associations

MICE industry worth £2.3bn to West Midlands
A new report into the economic impact of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) to the West Midlands reveals…

UFI survey reveals high organiser demand for digital services
The events industry demand for digital services is highest among those who organise events. That is one of the core findings…

AEV Conference 2021 in pictures
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) held its fifth annual conference on Friday, 26 November, at the Business Design Centre…

Government reveals more detail of trade show programme
The government has revealed more detail of its UK Tradeshow Programme. The Department for International Trade (DIT) last week…

Exhibitions industry blindsided by government support
The exhibitions industry has been caught blindsided by the government announcement for extra support for UK trade shows operating…

Government report finds event vaccine passports would have minimal benefit but significant cost
The Cabinet Office’s Covid-19 task force has reportedly published analysis that suggests the implementation of vaccine passports…

AEV announces Samme Allen as host for 2021 conference at BDC
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that Samme Allen, speaker, event designer and founder of…

HAE EHA’s Graham Arundell wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Graham Arundell, the former CEO of trade association Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), has been…

AEV announces 2021 conference date, venue and keynote address
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that it will be holding its annual conference at the Business Design Centre…

NTIA calls for Welsh Parliament revote on Covid passport implementation
After yesterday’s 28 to 27 vote by the Welsh parliament in favour of the introduction of a Covid Pass to enter nightclubs…

ESSA announces 2021 conference programme
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has announced details of its schedule for the ESSA Conference and Award…