News

The organiser of the Suffolk Business Exhibition says it will have to add outdoor elements due to overwhelming exhibitor booking rates this year.

UBM Live, a division of United Business Media, has acquired the UK event E Commerce Expo (ECE) to boost its presence in the e-commerce, internet retailing and digital marketing sectors.

Reed Exhibitions, a subdivision of Reed Elsevier, posted a 21 per cent revenue loss in 2009, and a loss of 28 per cent in adjusted operating profit. Both figures are for change at constant prices.

TechWeb, a division of United Business Media (UBM), has announced the revival of information technology exhibition Comdex.

Excel London’s launch event for its International Convention Centre, the capital’s first, and Phase 2 extension will be hosted by Mayor Boris Johnson and Visit London on 24 June.

QATAR – The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) brought its roadshow to London, 2 March, as part of its five-city European tour to raise awareness of Qatar as a destination for events and business travel.

Stadium Experience (SE), the stadium marketing consortium that promotes football clubs event and conference facilities, has pledged to continue supporting Portsmouth Football Club in light of the club’s current plight.

The 46 finalists for the 2010 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence have been chosen from the 129 regional winners submitted by regional tourist boards.

The authority on record-breaking attempts, Guinness World Records, has launched a paid-for, in-house PR service for event organisers.

Conference and event management company DRP Group has been rated one of the top 100 companies to work for, in The Times annual survey.