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AAA Explores Mercedes-Benz Arena as venue celebrates its 15th birthday
Fifteen years ago this week, AEG Europe opened Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena with a remarkable string of shows; Metallica (12 Sept), Herbert Grönemeyer (13 Sept) and Coldplay (15 Sept). To mark the anniversary, Access has issued the latest edition in its AAA Explores film series that goes behind the scenes to investigate its facilities and meet the team.
Independent festivals All-Party Parliamentary Groups launched
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has set up an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for independent festivals. The APPG will be chaired by Giles Watling, the Conservative MP for Clacton, who has been a longtime member of the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Emily Eavis on Glastonbury’s evergreen future
On the back of the entire 210,000-capacity Glastonbury Festival being powered by renewable energy for the first time in its 53-year history, Access caught up with Emily Eavis to discuss the challenges involved and what the next steps are.
Exhibition Centre Liverpool confirms new consumer events
ACC Liverpool Group has confirmed several new and returning consumer events, including several multi-year deals, to Exhibition Centre Liverpool. The events are expected to welcome more than 262,000 visitors to the waterfront venue and generate approximately £24m in economic benefit to the region.
New virtual platform offers digital twin of exhibitions
A new platform, EXPO360, is aiming to transform the world of in-person exhibitions by offering digital twins of showfloors. EXPO360, headed up by former BBC, SKY and ITV programme maker Alan Tisch, provides a full 360-degree capture of an exhibition, with exhibitors able to promote their stands by adding rich media, interactive “hotspots” for their products and services. It has been launched following a pilot with Montgomery Group’s fabricator and installer trade event FIT Show.
Top 10 MICE destinations featured in film
As ‘set-jetting’ steadily becomes the most popular form of tourism, we take a look at the top MICE destinations inspired by film and TV.
How to personalise delegate dining on a budget
The buffet renaissance not only simplifies the event planning process, but can cater to shifting preferences and emphasise local ingredients.
V&A Dundee generates £304 million economic impact for Scotland
V&A Dundee, Scotland’s design museum, has generated £304 million for the Scottish economy to date according to a new independent impact report published Monday 11 September to mark the museum’s fifth birthday.
A delicious arrangement: elevating the Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE experience
The countdown is on to Edinburgh hosting the UK premiere of Fleurs de Villes VOYAGE; a major new travel-themed floral exhibition celebrating fifteen of the world’s most iconic destinations. Opening to the public Friday the 15th of September and running for ten days until Sunday the 24th of September, 2023, VOYAGE will be staged at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; one of the finest botanical gardens in the world.
The Balmoral Appoints Andrew McPherson as General Manager
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Andrew McPherson to the position of General Manager.
The mia to host inaugural summit
Sir John Whittingdale will provide an update on the government’s plans to support the sector.
HeadBox launches sustainability tool
‘Journeys’ aims to help empower event bookers to make the most sustainable venue choices – before they decide which venue to book.
VisitBritain showcases business events sector
The reception brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors and industry stakeholders.
University of Leeds to host UK Corporate Games 2024
University of Leeds Conferences and Events has announced it will host the UK Corporate Games 2024, following a competitive bid process.
Meet Cambridge celebrates record year
It has confirmed handling 3,590 enquiries for events during its FY ending 30 June 2023, with an estimated value of £25.2m.
CHS Birmingham reveals educational programme agenda
The content, which takes place on the main floor of the exhibition, will follow the show’s theme of “positivity”.
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