Rising UK employment costs hindering ability to recruit young talent, MIA report reveals
29 June 2026
UK industry faces a talent crisis. Rising costs forcing 90% of events firms to cut entry-level hiring.
Political
Association
New Zealand Tourism Policy Statement reinforces government backing to business events
Australasia
NZ$1m government funding boost for business events sector
Australasia
Australian federal budget delivers tax relief – now businesses must reconcile travel expenses right
London & Partners to ‘reduce activity’, as agency follows VisitEngland in being hit by cutbacks
Drone strike in Putin’s home city as St Petersburg Economic Forum convenes
3 June 2026
Drones attack Russia's second city. The strike hit oil facilities as Putin's international economic summit opened.
Reaping what we sow: Time for Britain’s politicians to get the events message to grow future success
Opinion
VisitBritain makes deep cuts in its Business Events team
Europe
JMIC announces new leadership and new industry manifesto
New president appointed at Embratur
Latin America
ABEA lobbies tourism ministry on impact of Iran War on business events in Australia
2 April 2026
The sector unites for support. Business events industry seeks government aid amid Middle East conflict impacts.
Australasia
Events Industry Council invites eventprofs to take part in global economic survey
Political
Gulf war: Transport, venue and catering costs could all rise
Middle East
Airspace closures and missile strikes continue to sow chaos for major event prospects in the Gulf
Inside the NATO Summit 2025: How The Hague redefined high-security event delivery
Major Indian AI summit hit by queues, evacuations and overcrowding
Asia
Event insurance costs could rise amid growing security threats
Political
Google and Microsoft conferences tighten security after pro-Palestine protests
North America