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

Prestige Events Magazine

Their efforts provide a strong case to share with the UK Government as we advocate for the continued recognition and support of this vital sector.” As the report shows, the UK is poised to continue its trajectory of growth, with business events, exhibitions, music festivals, and sporting events leading the way.

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Pre-Spring Budget: beam urges government to support growth in the UK’s business events, accommodation and meetings industry

Prestige Events Magazine

The business events, accommodation and meetings industry contributes more than 61 billion to the UK economy each year, yet it remains particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, talent shortages and inconsistent government support. Ahead of the Spring Budget, our message to the Chancellor is clear.

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Events Association Condemns Government for ‘Wilful Destruction’ of UK Industry

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event market has condemned the government after being ‘ignored’ once again as part of the fiscal relief packages announced on Friday (9th October). . We condemn the lack of action from this government.

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The Brief: Mechanical Gator Rides and ‘Wonka’s’ Bitter Taste

Event Marketer

But the FTC’s official clampdown on business and government fraudsters last month may mark the dawn of a new era, thanks, in part, to the event industry’s advocacy. Spoof government and business emails and web addresses, including using lookalike email addresses or websites that rely on misspellings of a company’s name.

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As a TikTok Ban Looms, A Look at Five Brands That Found Success with the Social Media App

Event Marketer

Today, the nine justices are hearing arguments from lawyers representing TikTok, content creators and the government, and a decision is expected to come in the next few days. Agency: Giant Spoon) The post As a TikTok Ban Looms, A Look at Five Brands That Found Success with the Social Media App appeared first on Event Marketer.

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10 Years of Business Class Live: Inside Amex’s Annual Conference for SMBs

Event Marketer

More SMB Event Strategies: Content Design: Facebook’s Event Marketing Manager on the Brand’s ‘Boost’ Program. Amex also enlisted a team of partners to up the ante on this year’s conference, with brand giants like LinkedIn and Amazon, as well as government agencies, on hand to lend their business expertise.

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As Major Festivals Drop Pandemic Protocols, the Event Industry Faces New Opportunity

Event Marketer

The change comes after both events were completely cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, and as state and local governments across the country consider rolling back pandemic-era mandates like masking. Stagecoach announced on Feb. We are not at that point yet though,” Friedman says. Photo credit: iStock/Nastco.

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