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UK Events Report 2024 published: UK events industry generates £61.653 billion annually, demonstrating post-pandemic resilience

Prestige Events Magazine

Covering a wide range of events, including corporate, public, and charity sectors, the UK events industry has proven itself to be a vital economic driver, contributing not just financially but also culturally and socially. As the nation continues its recovery, the industry is paving the way for future growth and innovation.

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The Live Events Industry Needs Your Voice: Support a NAICS Code Revision

Smart Meetings

Quantifying Our Economic Impact In 2020, LEC research estimated the Live Events Industry encompasses 12 million professionals, 2 million small businesses, and contributes over $1 trillion annuallyat the time, nearly double the size of the U.S. What Is the Live Events Industry? Auto Industry. How You Can Help Your support is critical.

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Midlands Event Agency wins Excellence in Hospitality, Retail and Events Award

Prestige Events Magazine

A growing Atherstone based corporate event agency won the prestigious award for Excellence in Hospitality, Retail and Events, at the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Awards last month, impressively beating stiff competition from renowned brands such as Selfridges!

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Opinion: Why Covid Safety Should Still Be a Priority for Corporate Events

Smart Meetings

Just as many people are excited about the possibility of getting back to the before times, when mask-wearing and social distancing weren’t the first considerations for corporate events, and you could gather 2,000 or more people together without worrying about creating a superspreader event. Covid Safety for Today’s Events.

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The BEIC stands ready to work with the Government and the DCMS

Event Industry News

The BEIC is grateful to Owen Thompson MP for securing this debate and stands ready to work with the Government and the DCMS on a long-term framework to breathe life back into the private events sector. The BEIC is not seeking a financial stimulus package from the Government.

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Corporate Event Buyers Survey reveals key trends for 2021

Event Industry News

Story and Venue Search London’s survey of over 150 corporate event buyers gives a real insight into the current thinking around the timing of returning to live, the ongoing use of virtual and hybrid events together with plans for the all-important 2021 Christmas party season.

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Live? Virtual? Hybrid? There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building

Smart Meetings

In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021.