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6 step guide to event budgeting
Budgeting an event can descend into a minefield, but with a careful breakdown, here’s C&IT’s manageable 6 step guide.
How to start a new agency at forty
Zara Gregory, Director at The Forty Agency talks embracing the unknown and how turning forty spurred her to start her own agency.
AAA Explores Mercedes-Benz Arena as venue celebrates its 15th birthday
Fifteen years ago this week, AEG Europe opened Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena with a remarkable string of shows; Metallica (12 Sept), Herbert Grönemeyer (13 Sept) and Coldplay (15 Sept). To mark the anniversary, Access has issued the latest edition in its AAA Explores film series that goes behind the scenes to investigate its facilities and meet the team.
Independent festivals All-Party Parliamentary Groups launched
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has set up an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for independent festivals. The APPG will be chaired by Giles Watling, the Conservative MP for Clacton, who has been a longtime member of the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Emily Eavis on Glastonbury’s evergreen future
On the back of the entire 210,000-capacity Glastonbury Festival being powered by renewable energy for the first time in its 53-year history, Access caught up with Emily Eavis to discuss the challenges involved and what the next steps are.
Top 10 MICE destinations featured in film
As ‘set-jetting’ steadily becomes the most popular form of tourism, we take a look at the top MICE destinations inspired by film and TV.
How to personalise delegate dining on a budget
The buffet renaissance not only simplifies the event planning process, but can cater to shifting preferences and emphasise local ingredients.
The mia to host inaugural summit
Sir John Whittingdale will provide an update on the government’s plans to support the sector.
HeadBox launches sustainability tool
‘Journeys’ aims to help empower event bookers to make the most sustainable venue choices – before they decide which venue to book.
VisitBritain showcases business events sector
The reception brought together 50 attendees including British nations, cities, local ambassadors and industry stakeholders.
University of Leeds to host UK Corporate Games 2024
University of Leeds Conferences and Events has announced it will host the UK Corporate Games 2024, following a competitive bid process.
Meet Cambridge celebrates record year
It has confirmed handling 3,590 enquiries for events during its FY ending 30 June 2023, with an estimated value of £25.2m.
CHS Birmingham reveals educational programme agenda
The content, which takes place on the main floor of the exhibition, will follow the show’s theme of “positivity”.
The Mermaid London achieves AIM Secure accreditation
The standard investigates the venue’s legal compliance, customer service proposition and experience.
CN Global Event Tech Summit 2023: registration opens
Now in its second year under the CN brand, the event will return to De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey, and take place from 22-23 November.
Trinity Event Solutions and EDGE Venues secure ISO certifications
The achievements highlight Trinity and EDGE’s dedication to the highest quality, environmental, and information security management practices.
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