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World Mental Health Day: time to prioritise mental health in the ...
WEB1 day 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 […]
Number of events in London increase 231% month-on-month
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The data has been released by London & Partners’ meetings and events benchmarking partner, Venue Performance, and shows London venues increased the number of events they ran by 231% in September 2021, compared with August 2021. London hosted an average of 12.6 events per venue in September 2021, compared to an average of 3.81 in August 2021.
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 ...
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WEBAug 22, 2024 · Conference News insights from thought leaders in the industry, from sustainability to tech, our features are a must-read for business progress.
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% …
Excel London launches brand refresh ahead of 25th anniversary
WEB2 days ago · Excel London, part of ADNEC Group, has launched a brand refresh ahead of its 25th anniversary (2025), marking the start of a new chapter in the venue’s history. The new visual identity aligns with a mission to become the world’s top event destination. Major developments, such as the opening of London’s largest …
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 ...