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Manchester Central reports profit after £25.6m turnover, but utility costs bite

Manchester Central has reported record numbers for its latest financial year. In its financial accounts for the 12 months to the end of March 2023 the city-centre based venue, which sits adjacent to Lower Mosley Street and Windmill Street, reported a turnover increase from £16.9m to £25.6m and record high occupation (number of events), while… Read more
West Midlands: business events contribute £1.9 billion to regional economy

New research into the impact of business events to the West Midlands reveals that the region is returning to 2019 business levels quicker than the UK average. In its latest report for the West Midlands Growth Company, data compiled by RJS Associates shows that the region’s business events performance in 2022 – which includes meetings,… Read more
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events: Theresa Villiers poses question to Business Sectretary

Theresa Villiers, MP for Chipping Barnet and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events has asked the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in the House of Commons to consider the UK events sector as a key driver for both British exports and inward investment, 14 September. Read more
VisitBritain: Tourism Minister attends Ambassador Reception

The reception, which was supported by The Business of Events, took place at the Institute of Directors, London, and brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors, industry stakeholders and representatives from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Read more
Take part in the Global Destination Report

The Business of Events is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Destination Report Survey, a collaborative effort with IBTM World and Meet in Ireland. The Global Destination Report seeks to gather insights from destinations and convention bureaux around the world, shedding light on the current state of the business events industry and providing… Read more
Update to rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups

Following a recent vote in Parliament, new rules for All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) have been agreed by the House of Commons. The new rules, which come into effect on 1 October 2023, have been put in place to improve transparency and reduce the risk of foreign influence. Read more