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Event Economy Tracker – Q1 2023: Price per head up 14.7%
The meetings and events industry in the UK has experienced a rise in the Price Per Head by 14.7% in Q1 of 2023, marginally exceeding inflation, according to the Event Economy Tracker by The Business of Events. This increase indicates that despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the industry has been able to maintain… Read more
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Events at Manchester Central contribute £33.6m to city economy in Q1
The latest business results released by Manchester Central have revealed the venue contributed £33.6 million to the Greater Manchester economy in the first three months of 2023. Read more
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VisitScotland Business Events commits to support The Business of Events for fifth consecutive year
The Business of Events has confirmed VisitScotland Business Events as its latest official partner for its 2023 programme. It marks a fifth year of consecutive support to the Policy Unit […] Read more
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Martyn’s Law: Government publishes draft legislation
The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public safety. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is a tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. Read more
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TBOE joins Cambridge in marking 25 years of business event strength
The Business of Events (TBOE) was invited to join a panel session to mark the 25th anniversary of Cambridge’s convention bureau, MeetCambridge, 20 April. MeetCambridge, which is funded by the city’s colleges, employs six staff and handles more than 3,500 enquiries annually, worth in the region of £20m to its 53 member venues. Read more
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The Business of Events confirms ICC Wales as key partner
ICC Wales opened in September 2019 and has established itself as a major player on the UK event scene, having hosted several high-profile events including International Golf Travel Market, the Independent Schools Bursars’ Association annual conference and the 2023 BetVictor Welsh Open Snooker. Read more