Tag: Events industry
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Policy Unit launches with opening of sector-wide Consultation
The Business of Events, the not-for-profit independent Think Tank for the events industry, has launched its Policy Unit and opened the first stage of its sector-wide Consultation. The aim of the Consultation is to gather sentiment among those owning, running, managing, and working in the events industry, which will lay the foundation for a comprehensive…
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Meetings Industry Association and VisitBritain join forces for destination events
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is partnering with VisitBritain to host two events designed to help UK destination marketing organisations and convention bureaux attract more business events and demonstrate their value and impact.
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2023 Prospectus released and new Head of Partnerships confirmed
The Business of Events (TBOE) has released its 2023 Prospectus and confirmed that Rachael Boraston (pictured) has joined in a freelance capacity as Head of Partnerships. TBOE is a not-for-profit, independent Think Tank for the UK events sector; an industry that has enormous economic potential.
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Ministerial update
The events industry still falls under the remit of the DCMS, although it is expected to have greater crossover with the DBT. VisitBritain and VisitEngland remain listed as Non-Departmental Public Bodies under the DCMS.
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The Business of Events outlines activity for 2023
The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election.
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Events Apprenticeship Framework launches to tackle industry’s talent shortage
The UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) Skills Talent & Diversity Working Group has launched its Events Apprenticeship Framework. The framework will launch with five apprenticeship schemes, which include: Events Assistant, Live Event Technician, Creative Venue Technician, Live Event Rigger, and AV Event Technician.
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Events industry excluded from energy support scheme
Conference and exhibition centres and the wider events industry have been excluded from the Government’s new Energy Bill Relief Scheme. However, historic buildings, museums, zoos, and other similar attractions which are yet to be defined that do hold events will qualify.
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The Business of Events: what’s coming in 2023
The Business of Events (TBOE) has published its Stakeholder Briefing for 2023, which outlines its scope of activity, which includes more events, a Policy Unit, and an in-depth content and engagement platform. TBOE will host a series of smaller events throughout the year, including roundtables and breakfast briefings, as well as larger events.
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In conversation: Paul Black on VisitBritain’s quest for legacy
Britain remains a strong appeal for the US market in terms of business events, while the ever-changing situation with China means that international business has not exceeded 2019 levels yet. There is a similar pattern across most of Europe: domestic events rein as international events gradually return.
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Data analysis: Price Per Head for business events sees dramatic increase
The Price Per Head (PPH) for conferences and meetings has increased by 109% in London, according to the latest data exclusively provided to The Business of Events by Venue Performance.