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Confidence holds steady despite uncertainty over government support, MIA Insights reveal

Prestige Events Magazine

Despite this, just 6% feel that the business meetings and events sector is supported by UK government. Similarly, less than a third (27%) believe that new government policies will positively impact their business. However, with government intervention, the opportunities are significant.

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Government Meeting Cancellations Surge Amid Federal Layoffs

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Skift Take: Federal layoffs are sending shockwaves through the government meetings sector, leading to widespread event cancellations and millions in lost hotel revenue. The ripple effects extend beyond hotels to meeting planners, sourcing companies, and event tech firms who rely on steady government business.

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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. The Spring Budget offers a chance for government to show it values this contribution.

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Major sporting events specialists extends 25-year partnership with British Athletics

Prestige Events Magazine

The consumer brand of the governing body “UK Athletics”, British Athletics is the governing body for athletics in the United Kingdom, with the organisation responsible for overseeing the governance of athletics events as well as athletes, their development, and athletics officials. Here’s to the next 25 years!”

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Restaurant Management Masterclass

Speaker: Harlan Scott, Founder of Harlan Scott Hospitality and Industry Restaurant

Due first to necessary staffing cuts, extreme safety protocols, and now the need to rehire against outsized government stimulus, unemployment benefits and wage requirements, managing and staffing have become the most urgent conversation in restaurants today.

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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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TWT: AGs Demand Government Hold Airlines Accountable

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Americans are justifiably frustrated that federal government agencies charged with overseeing airline consumer protection are unable or unwilling to hold the airline industry accountable and to swiftly investigate complaints submitted to the US DOT.”. Department of Transportation.”.

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