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Star studded programme announced for 20th edition of the Borders Book Festival
The Borders Book Festival programme is announced, and tickets go on sale, as the annual extravaganza gets ready to celebrate its 20th edition this year, with well-known faces (and voices) from the worlds of television, current affairs, politics, literature sport, history and children’s writing – and many more besides — all set to join the party.
Top 5 incentive destinations for UK travellers
Alongside AirBnB’s most recent research, C&IT have tallied the most in demand incentive destinations for British travellers.
How to WOW your event attendees
After a frank discussion at C&IT’s International Forum 2023, here’s what event professionals believe the secret is to astounding your attendees.
GLAM for good: Industry raises 10k for Türkiye
For the second year, members of GLAM and top industry players gathered to raise money and raise a glass.
Whitbread’s inclusive festival experience
After three whole years of waiting, the Whitbread Conference returned in full force in 2022, with a brief that was bold: blow previous years out the park.
4 Event Lessons from the Met Gala 2023
After the Met Gala brought us striking scenes and outrageous fashion, here are the lessons we learnt for a show stopping event.
Eco-friendly Bug Club heads for PLASA Focus Leeds
Martin Audio has joined forces with Belair Technology and The Bug Club to entertain visitors to PLASA Focus Leeds. The eco-friendly VW Pop-Up DJ Booth will be stationed in the courtyard between the two halls at the Royal Armouries between the 9 and 10 May to demonstrate what can be achieved with the latest in sustainable festival technology.
How to generate valuable content
Dax Callner, Strategy Director at Smyle, explains how events can be ‘content’ with their content.
Do modern events lack manners?
Since the pandemic the old art of social etiquette has seemed to muddy, but are modern events lacking common courtesy?
5 current travel trends affecting MICE trips
With the rapid growth in recent travel technology, here are some of the current travel trends you should be aware of for upcoming MICE trips.
PLASA Focus Leeds announces 2023 programme
PLASA Focus Leeds returns to the Royal Armouries from 9-10 May, and alongside the friendly show floor, visitors can attend back-to-back seminars and workshops, led by respected industry leaders.
The guide to live event inclusivity
Representation and addressing the needs of your audience are key to promoting event inclusivity, says Holly Andrews form DRPG.
World’s best-connected airports for MICE travel
Organising the best destination to meet international clients can be tricky, so to slim it down, here are the best-connected airports for MICE travel.
Hotel review: Regent Porto Montenegro
Although a destination in itself, there’s so much more that makes this boutique Riviera-style hotel an ideal host for incentive groups.
AutoTrader’s Events Manager discusses diversity in the automotive industry
AutoTrader’s Events Manager discusses inclusivity, automotive awards and the future of EV events.
5 European cities with the most congested roads
If you’re organising events in these cities then you might want to look at alternative transport for your delegates.
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