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ICC Wales report explores the value of face-to-face meetings
  The report, titled ‘Event Power: A Force for Good’, looks beyond the traditional measures of event impact – economic value, job creation, increased destination profiling – and focuses on the benefits that events bring to communities and supply chains, as well as on matters such as sustainability and future-building.
CN Sustainability Summit 2023: new date announced
  Conference News has announced the CN Sustainability Summit 2023 will now take place on 7 September at 15Hatfields
Belfast leaders commit to delivering economic impact for the city
  It is estimated that events, such as conferences and conventions, deliver approximately £209m in direct economic impact
Supply chain pressures have eased, according to mia research
  The June 2023 edition of ‘mia Insights’ found that the previously well-documented supply chain issues have eased in the last three months for more than half (58%) of the 112 event venues and suppliers surveyed.
Agiito launches Instant book
The technology has been developed by Agiito’s in-house business solutions and venue find teams in conjunction with Venue Directory over the last year.
What is the unbeatable B2B event of the year?
Dan Keene, Director at Wonder, explores whether Cannes is in fact the ultimate B2B event. Perhaps, it’s all about the right balance.
Bushmills’ multi-sensory immersive experience
Chorus provided creative direction for a two-day multi-sensory experience to celebrate Bushmills’ unveiling of its new Causeway Distillery in Ireland.
Kia’s big sales success bash
 To mark a milestone sales target, a national gala celebration dinner was planned for over 650 delegates at The ICC Birmingham.
The safest countries for MICE travel in the world
As a top priority for all MICE trips, safety can vary depending on individual circumstances and factors. Nevertheless, AI along with IEP rankings have used the MICE industries chief factors to tally the top safest MICE countries in the world.
Scottish Event Campus expands sustainability team
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has further bolstered its commitment to sustainability by appointing Garima Singh as its new Sustainability Manager. The venue now employs two dedicated team members focused on driving the business’ sustainability ambitions including its commitment to Net Zero 2030.
Rebecca Edser appointed as new head of EventScotland
VisitScotland Events Directorate has today announced the appointment of Rebecca Edser as Head of EventScotland. Edser, who will start in September, joins Scotland’s national event organisation from her current role as Senior Major Events Consultant at UK Sport, the national high-performance sport agency which supports Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the staging of major sporting events.
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…
Meta’s brand relaunch at Cannes
Meta created an immersive experience at Cannes with the help of Jack Morton.
ICC Sydney discusses lasting legacies and sustainability
Senior Manager for Business Development at the ICC Sydney, Helen Mantellato, discusses their Legacy Program, bringing the outside in and their sustainability credentials.
Top tips for organising group travel
Recent research conducted by Good Travel Management looks at the top 5 tips for executing a successful group travel plan.
5 ways to incorporate DEI into large-scale events
Large-scale events have an extensive planning process, meaning DEI can sometimes get sidelined as a nice-to-have. Here are some top tips for making sure inclusion is included.
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