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World Mental Health Day: time to prioritise mental health in the ...
WEB2 days ago · As we approach World Mental Health Day 2024 on 10 October, the importance of addressing mental health in the business meetings and events industry has never been more critical. According to wellbeing not-for-profit EventWell, one in three event professionals struggle with their mental wellbeing every year, furthering the need for ongoing action. Key industry figureheads share their […]
UK Conference and Meeting Survey confirms industry value
WEBOct 12, 2020 · The 27th annual UK Conference and Meeting Survey (UKCAMS) report has confirmed that, in 2019, the industry was “extremely robust and dynamic”, making a substantial contribution of nearly £18bn to the UK economy.. The UK Conference and Meeting Survey has a specific focus on the value and volume of the market and the performance of meeting venues.
ExCeL London marks countdown to £220m expansion
WEBOct 31, 2023 · The 12-month countdown to the opening of ExCeL London’s new 25,000sqm expansion has this week been set in motion. The £220m development, supported by ADNEC Group and built by McLaren Construction, will expand the venue’s existing conference and exhibition facilities by a further 25% …
Case Study: ICC Wales hosts UK Kidney Week - Conference News
WEB3 days ago · The UK Kidney Association held UK Kidney Week at ICC Wales from 5 to 7 June 2023, bringing together 1,136 delegates, utilising the entire convention centre for its meetings and sessions. The three-day event provides an opportunity for all kidney professionals to engage with colleagues, network with experts, and explore the latest research and technological […]
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WEBAug 22, 2024 · Shifting attitudes to make sustainable events. Conference News talks to three experts in the industry on the shifting attitude around sustainability, innovations, and common mistakes made by venues in their. Kristyna O'Connell. August 21, …
Conferences and meetings worth £4.9bn in 2021, research reveals
WEBJul 11, 2022 · More than 440,000 conferences and meetings worth £4.9bn took place across the UK in 2021, compared with just 195,000 in 2020, new research has revealed. However, according to the 29th annual UK Conference and Meeting Survey (UKCAMS), this only represents 31% of 2019’s conference and meetings activity. The UK entered lockdown on 23 March 2020 ...
Mercure and ibis London Earls Court open as dual-branded …
WEB4 days ago · The ibis London Earls Court Hotel has repositioned as a dual-branded property, remaining under the management of Accor. Following a multi-million-pound refurbishment over the past 2 years, the property has opened in a phased approach, with a bespoke restaurant named Barnaby’s, meeting space by Mercure, along with 226 ibis entry level rooms and 144 Mercure […]