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The ties that bind – what it’s really like to work with family members
We’ve all watched Succession and the fictional fall outs of the Roy family. But what is it really like to work with family members in a highly pressurised environment? Goldie Chadowitz, daughter of award-winning events planner and founder of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, Liz Taylor, recently joined the company to oversee the development of the London branch of the business. Here, Liz and Goldie reveal the truth behind working with family members and share their thoughts on how to make a success of working side by side as mother and daughter…
The Meetings Show’s hosted buyer reception to be first event aboard Oceandiva London
The Meetings Show’s 2023 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will be the first event held onboard Oceandiva London, the UK capital’s new sustainable events vessel. Attendees will be welcomed on board the £25m floating venue operated by Smart Group for an exclusive evening of entertainment and refreshments on Tuesday 27 June, before The Meetings Show kicks off at ExCeL London on 28 June. They will be the first #eventprofs to experience an event onboard Oceandiva London, which is the first carbon-neutral powered vessel on the Thames. It is also the world’s first to achieve the Platinum Label – the highest level of recognition awarded by Green Award for shipping companies committed to environmental protection, safety, and quality.
5 reasons team building events are crucial
As home working and the cost of living continue to shape working practices, the way brands are using event facilities is changing.
The best ‘work from anywhere’ destinations for event profs
If you’ve ever thought of becoming a fully remote event planner, here are the top ten ‘work from anywhere’ destinations where you can relocate to become a virtual event professional.
Do you have an anonymous confession?
In every episode of C&IT’s podcast, RSVP, editors Calum Di Lieto and Charlotte Flach read out listeners’ industry confessions live on air. Submit yours here…
Could your company be one of C&IT’s Best Places to Work?
Entries are now open to nominate your company as C&IT’s Best Place to Work 2023…
How AI is transforming the event journey
Artificial Intelligence has had a phenomenal impact on all industries, but what does it mean for events?
Top MICE destinations according to TikTok
With over one billion users, TikTok has become the leading social media platform for travel inspiration. So, here are the most popular cities for MICE trips according to TikTok views.
New operations director for Glasgow’s SEC
Colin Hartley has joined the SEC as director of operations. Hartley, from Glasgow, is one of Scotland’s most experienced major events professionals, and will oversee the running of the SEC’s hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and live entertainment shows.
Event Photography Awards 2023 – all the winners
The ninth edition of the Off to Work Event Photography Awards saw an intimate wedding shot take home the top prize. This year’s awards, which saw a record number of entries, culminated in a gallery viewing and awards ceremony at RIBA at 66 Portland Place in London on Monday 5 June. Check out some of the winning shots…
Money matters: your guide to post-Covid event insurance
The event insurance landscape was utterly changed by the pandemic. Martin Linfield, divisional director event sector at James Hallam Insurance Brokers, takes us through everything you need to know about post-Covid cover.
Can better training solve the sector’s skills shortage?
To coincide with Learning at Work Week (15-21 May), Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), discusses why formalising training and development in the workplace could be key to plugging the ongoing skills gap and retaining talent in our sector…
The Scottish events industry is back with a bang at the 2023 E Awards
The E Awards, Scotland’s only dedicated awards for events and festivals, returned on Thursday 27 April, proving that the Scottish events sector is well and truly back. Winners from the north of Scotland to the Netherlands included Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Maggie’s Dundee, Newsquest Events Scotland, GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival and Nook Event Pods. Held at the O2 Academy in Edinburgh, the 2023 E Awards were a testament to the resilience of the Scottish events industry and the excellence demonstrated by the shortlisted organisations and individuals involved, with over 230 people in attendance.
How to achieve your sustainable event targets
Melanie Newman, Meeting Services Manager at PWC, examines how events can reach their sustainability targets.
How to increase incentive engagement and ROI
The Collective by BCD Meetings & Events explains why hyper-personalising your incentive experiences is the key to increased engagement.
Find your incentive inspiration in Melbourne, Australia
Holly Patrick recently visited Melbourne, Victoria’s capital, to take part in the Asia Pacific Incentives & Meetings Event (AIME). She was fortunate enough to participate in a one-day incentive-inspired tour of the city before waltzing onto AIME’s show floor. Here’s what she wants to share with you…
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