venues

International Confex launches new venue trends and procurement research initiative
International Confex has launched two new cross-sector industry surveys designed to uncover how venues and organisers are…

EN Awards 2026: A night celebrating the best in events
The 19th edition of the EN Awards brought together hundreds of events industry professionals on Friday night at Park Plaza…

Gulf war: Transport, venue and catering costs could all rise
What began as a fast military operation is now turning into a protracted modern war. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked…

Fire at Glasgow Central Station causes B-listed Victorian building to collapse, station to remain shut on Tuesday
Scotland’s busiest railway station, Glasgow Central, has sustained major damage after it was engulfed in flames on Sunday…

The Unsung Hero: Mark Perrett, event supervisor at 15 Hatfields
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what…

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre: The home of automotive
Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre has long been recognised for its ties to aerospace, with the…

Excel London appoints chief people officer
Excel London has announced the appointment of Helene Sharrock as its chief people officer, a newly created executive role that…

The North East is finally getting an international-grade venue after years of delays
The Sage International Conference Centre on Gateshead Quayside is on track for an autumn 2025 opening after years of setbacks…

The Venue Trend Report 2025 is now LIVE
The anticipated Venue Trends Report 2025 is now live. The 2025 Venue Trend Report shows venues are adapting to shifting organiser…

Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition draws 56,000+ visitors at the SEC
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition at the SEC Glasgow has now sold more than 56,000 tickets since opening its doors on 24 July…

AvantGlamp launches luxury glamping pods at NEC Birmingham
AvantGlamp, the innovative luxury glamping brand, is set to open its brand-new site at the NEC Birmingham on 14 August with…