VisitBritain makes deep cuts in its Business Events team
22 May 2026
BREAKING: Job losses at VisitBritain. National tourism agency makes cuts to business events team.
Political
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
Australasia
Events Industry Council invites eventprofs to take part in global economic survey
Political
Gulf war: Transport, venue and catering costs could all rise
11 March 2026
With conflict still underway in the Middle East, the effects on the events industry will be significant.
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
10 June 2025
Tech events face new reality. Security tightens industry-wide.
North America
Europe's new kind of diplomatic event – the Weimar+ summit
Political
Nigel Farage uses Las Vegas conference to announce plans for ‘crypto revolution’
North America
Global conflicts disrupt two-thirds of international meetings, says IAPCO
Political
Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference cancelled amid political tensions
North America
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The events that could help kickstart Europe’s economy
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SISO puts out call for US eventprofs to support Hospitality Job Recovery Act
North America
UK government advises nation to avoid mass gatherings
Political