The body said it chose Birmingham due to its “strong international and UK transport links” and “availability of local talent”

The Burrell Collection was announced as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023 at a recent ceremony at the British Museum in London and on the BBC. Duncan Dornan, Head of Museums and Collections for Glasgow Life, was presented with the £120,000 prize – the largest museum prize in the world – by the artist Sir Grayson Perry at a ceremony at the British Museum, London. The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow, houses the 9,000-object collection of Sir William and Constance Burrell. Managed by the charity Glasgow Life, it was officially reopened by King Charles in October 2022 following a major refurbishment and redisplay, which aimed to celebrate diversity through the museum’s rich and varied collection and create the most accessible, inclusive and sustainable fine and decorative arts museum in the world.

Michael has been commercial director at the venue since 2019. This has included overseeing the commercial strategy for the business since being brought under the new ownership of Mike Ashley’s Fraser Group last year

The Royal Docks venue hosted a total of 89 events during the 30-day period, the majority of which were technology, AI and fintech focused

The 2023 event will return to De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey, and take place on 22-23 November

The Business of Events has released its 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report. The report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a destination or venue.

The survey aims to provide the events industry with insight into salary expectations, benefits, ways of working and work life balance. It also assesses how important mental health programmes and other factors are to job seekers

o gain insights into how these decisions are made and how organisers’ choices cultivate successful events, Conference News has created the Event Tech Survey, which aims to gather valuable insights into event best practice.

Meta’s new rival to Twitter brings opportunities and challenges to the MICE world, but how can event planners use it to their advantage?

Here’s a list of the MICE industry’s leading stars, shortlisted for elevating events that are innovative, reactive and original.

How to overcome trepidation and turbulence at events.

Here’s a list of the MICE industry’s leading stars, shortlisted for elevating events that are innovative, reactive and original.

Attentive service, modern rooms, and extensive event spaces make this hotel the perfect central London M&E venue.

Inclusivity and accessibility are matters that the MICE industry has constantly struggled to address.

Flying can cause stress for a number of reasons, even more so if a delegate travelling has an impairment. So, C&IT have tallied a guide to help navigate travel with ease: here is a comprehensive manual for disabled MICE delegates.

Holly Patrick chats with event professionals from across the generations to hear their hopes, concerns and predictions…