Guide: events industry trade associations
Here is a cut-out-and-keep guide to the major associations, which we have listed in no particular order
BVEP goes international as it updates terms of reference
The new terms, which were agreed at a recent member meeting in NewcastleGateshead, outlined a revised vision, mission and objectives
The Business of Events London postponed
The event will now take place January
Events Industry Board appoints Michael Hirst OBE as chair
Previous chairman Nick De Bois resigned last summer
New BVEP report into Britain’s events sector – call for contributions
“Insights into Britain’s Events Sector” will explain and promote the size and value of Britain’s events industry
BVEP re-elects vice chairs for two-year term
Simon Hughes and Chris Skeith continue alongside Samme Allen and Caroline Jackson
Events to play major role in Tourism Sector Deal as it advances to next stage
The government has signalled its intention to agree a landmark Tourism Sector Deal for the UK tourism industry in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth.
The UK events sector, which is worth more than £42.3bn a year to the economy, is set to play a major role in the delivery of the plan, that will focus on boosting productivity by better utilisation of existing capacities, extending the season and attracting more business visitors and event attendees to all parts of the UK.
New Events Apprenticeship website launches
This new hub of information will be further developed in the coming months
Bridging the gap between industry and government at TBOE's Senior Leadership Forum
The latest conference in The Business of Events series welcomed James Heappey MP alongside leading events figures
BVEP ‘delighted’ with The Business of Events programme
The programme continues with the PCMA London Knowledge Exchange, 25-26 October
