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International Women’s Day: resilience and persistence in amplifying women’s voices

As International Women’s Day approaches on 8 March, we turn the spotlight on the women shaping the events industry. Helena Fitzgerald, senior sales and

Aintree Racecourse wins business events venue of the year

Aintree Racecourse, situated in Sefton, Merseyside, and home to the Randox Grand National, part of The Jockey Club Venues, has won ‘Business Events Venue

ICCA UK & Ireland 2025 Annual Conference: Going beyond borders

The ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter has hosted its 2025 annual conference on 28 February 2025 at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds. The event has

Meetings Industry Association: Shonali Devereaux has entered the chat

Correspondent Kristyna O’Connell speaks to CEO of the Meetings Industry Association, Shonali Devereaux on her new role, International Confex and challenges facing women in

Barbican and Searcys extend 35-year catering deal

The Barbican is continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking 35 years of collaboration. This milestone highlights the strength of a relationship built on

Lime Venue Portfolio to light up Confex with ‘Kitchen Disco’ activation

Looking to continue the conversation with event organisers around ESG and around social and community impact programmes at events, Lime Venue Portfolio is set

Stronger together: venues supporting agencies at the CN Agency Awards

Behind every successful event is a powerful partnership. At the CN Agency Awards (CNAAs) 2024, top venues reaffirmed their commitment to agencies – the

Does your meeting venue have the game-changing factor to motivate and develop your team?

Blog by Simona Negretto, head of conferences & events UK & Ireland at Vue Entertainment. There’s no doubt that businesses are working harder to

VisitBritain explores future of event bidding with Association Conference at ICC Wales

VisitBritain, in partnership with MeetEngland, Meet in Wales and VisitScotland Business Events hosted its second Association Conference from 11-13 February 2025 at the International

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will return to the Liverpool waterfront venue

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience returns to Liverpool this summer, following 60,000 visitors during its UK premiere in 2024. The immersive art experience will

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