Research conducted by event app provider DoubleDutch in partnership with Meetings Professional International (MPI), has found that 63% of meeting planners already use mobile apps for their events. Among those who aren't using them, 60% plan to in the near future.
Brighton Dome, one of the South Coast’s premier event venues, will once again host Brighton’s Digital Festival as a hub venue, providing the space for a range of conferences designed for digital industry experts.
More than three quarters (82%) of delegates are failing to engage with conference and event content according to a survey conducted by events provider Mediamaker.
Birmingham event venue, The National Motorcycle Museum has completed a £30,000 redevelopment of its Wardroom Suite. This is just part of the venues ongoing investment which will see over £650,000 spent across its three properties this year.
Andrew Mosley, Chairman of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has stated that it is evident a climate of co-operation is needed for the industry.
Westminster venue, Church House Conference Centre, has become a London Living Wage (LLW) employer as it continues to develop policies which attract the best staff in the industry.
MPI UK & Ireland's Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Boot Camp, which is designed to improve planner education and competitiveness, has been praised by the capital’s convention bureau, London & Partners.
The main conference programme for Summer EVCOM14, in assocation with Olympia London, has gone live on the EVCOM website and tickets are selling fast.
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has entered into a partnership with International Confex for the 2015 show at Olympia, London, in February.
The Meetings Show, a major event for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry which took place 8-10 July at Olympia, London, has reported a 27 per cent increase (unaudited) in visitor numbers*.
