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Autumn Budget: What does it mean for the events industry?

After months of speculation, the Autumn Budget has finally been released (or rather, leaked by the OBR). The headline measures touch almost every corner

UKinbound warns against proposed overnight stay levy in England

UKinbound has raised concerns after the Government confirmed that England’s mayors may be given powers to introduce a levy on overnight stays. The association

Springboard warns of hospitality job losses after Budget announcement

Springboard has raised concerns about the impact of the Autumn Budget on the hospitality sector. The charity says new measures will reduce entry-level jobs

NEC Group CEO Melanie Smith steps down, replaced by Paul Reeve

The NEC Group has announced a leadership succession. Chief financial officer Paul Reeve will replace Melanie Smith as CEO at the end of 2025.

Three in four UK SMEs extend business trips for leisure, according to survey

UK SMEs are leaning into ‘bleisure’ travel. New research shows 76% now typically extend overseas business trips for personal time. That’s up from 48%

Cascade Productions appoints Jo Madeley as CEO

Cascade Productions has appointed Jo Madeley as CEO and co-owner of the Manchester-based events production company. Founder (and current CEO) Alan Wight remains “fully

b2 Live Events appoints Scott Holman as head of business development

Event production company b2 Live Events has hired Scott Holman as head of business development. Holman will oversee business development operations and focus on

ATPI launches trainee programme to tackle industry talent shortage

Business travel and events management company ATPI has launched the second intake of its trainee programme, bringing six new recruits into its Suffolk office.

ICC Belfast appoints two new board directors

ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall have appointed two new non-executive directors to drive their five-year growth strategy. Gerry Lennon (pictured left), chief

Coventry appoints private sector-led tourism board to boost visitor economy

Destination Coventry has appointed a new strategic board with strong private sector representation to drive growth in the city and wider region’s visitor economy.

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