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Top 20 countries where your event budget will go further
Planners looking to maximise squeezed event budgets will be intrigued to know which destinations offer the most bang for their buck.
Redefining the role of wellness in MICE
From gut and mind health to walk and talk meetings, C&IT have looked at the history of MICE well-being and how wellness is now being redefined.
EICC gears up for 20th year of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has opened its doors to the Edinburgh Festival for the 20th time, with Pleasance at the EICC, Venue 150 of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and the Edinburgh TV Festival later in the month among highlights this August.
Twenty Five for 25 – Wigtown Book Festival promises 10 days of delights
Wigtown Book Festival has unveiled its full line-up – with guest programmer Lee Randall offering twenty five top tips for this year’s 25th annual event.
NOEA partners with NCASS to tackle recruitment, talent and retention
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced the second of a series of campaigns with The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS), this time steered towards attracting and keeping talent within the events industry.
SEC adds 20 new exhibitions to roster
Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has welcomed a portfolio of new exhibitions expected to attract more than 50,000 new visitors to the campus.
Most expensive MICE hotels in the world
From opulent ballrooms to panoramic boardrooms, here are the most expensive luxury MICE hotels in the world.
S5 Ep 1 – The event planner’s disastrous delegate
Neil Warburton, Head of Production at Brands at Work, talks bread jokes, Bond villain venues and the event planner’s disastrous delegate.
5 eco questions to ask every MICE venue
From measuring impact to supporting marginalised groups, here are 5 key questions to ask to your potential MICE venue.
Alumni A-List 2023 – Meet our inaugural Alumni A-Listers
Meet the class of our inaugural Alumni A-List, where we recognise a few of the individuals who have been selected as the top talent in the industry in previous years. C&IT, in partnership with Visit Monaco Convention Bureau, is celebrating how they all continue to work tirelessly to make the events industry the best it can be.
CHEERFUL TWENTYFIRST & EVENTFUL OWNER FORECASTS RECORD YEAR
Aeorema Communications plc, which owns Cheerful Twentyfirst and Eventful Limited, has announced that it expects 2023 to be another record year with increased revenue and profit, and a strong cash balance at the year end.
PARALLEL BLUE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION PLANS
Event management agency Parallel Blue Group has announced an expansion of its team and office space in response to increased customer demand. The growth drive includes three new office units at its headquarters, the development of a new website which is due to launch next month, and the promotion of two of its existing team alongside the recruitment of three new team members.
HARD ROCK HOTEL TO OPEN IN THE ALGARVE
Hard Rock International and Mercan Properties have announced plans to open a new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal. The new development will be located in Praia do Vau, Portimão, further expanding the brand’s global reach.
MICEBOOK AWARDS WINNERS SPOTLIGHT: HYATT
Hyatt was crowned winner in our new Best Hotel Brand category at the micebook Awards last month. We share highlights from the winning entry… Hyatt’s impressive portfolio features more than 1,250 hotels in 75 countries across six continents, and meeting and events are a huge focus for the group.
CVENT ANNOUNCES NEW WEBINAR, EVENTS+ AND INSTANT BOOK SOLUTIONS
Cvent has launched its new Cvent Webinar and Events+ solutions and announced a new partnership with Choice Hotels to offer instant booking at its customer and industry conference Cvent CONNECT in Las Vegas.
A moment in history: The Coronation of King Charles III
Agiito was tasked with hosting a six-day event for the Royal British Legion as part of the coronation celebrations from 2 – 7 May.
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