The autumn has been a great season for event staging. With the Rugby World Cup fading from the memory, the Meetings Industry Association discusses the growing importance of hosting events.
Manchester is easily accessible to both national and international visitors and it can accommodate all events, meetings and conferences. Visit Manchester analyses why the city is on the up
Suiting both purpose and budget, Harriet Boatwright from Meet In Leeds discusses the benefits of public sector event buyers using academic venues for conferences, meetings and events
The Meetings Industry Association discuss the benefits and services of the Accredited in Meetings standard, that can provide all the information required when hiring a venue
When it comes to hosting conferences, meetings and events, Leeds itself is a unique location boasting a diverse portfolio of venues that ensure truly memorable events
Named Best Culture Destination last year, London offers an eclectic mix of conference and event venues to suit all tastes and budgets, writes London & Partners.
Those in charge of booking the office Christmas celebrations need to look beyond simply selecting the right date and theme; they need to ensure a successful and safe evening is enjoyed by everyone, writes Nick Milne of the Meeting Industry Association (MIA)
Kerry Watson of VisitScotland explains the innovation driving the country forward as a conference destination
Manchester has long been a favourite for planners of conferences and events, and recent investment has helped to modernise services throughout the city, as Visit Manchester tells us
The British event industry spans an incredible range of goods and services, from pop-up coffee shops to end-to-end project management, and can help make public sector events a success
With Scotland hosting such major events as the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup next year, Scotland will make an exciting backdrop to your conference, meeting or event
In an increasingly litigious and risk averse society, it is vital that the commissioners of firework displays take due care in awarding contracts to ensure not only that the greatest artistic production can be achieved, but that it can be achieved at sensible cost and with as low risk as possible
Public firework displays should be enjoyable and spectacular occasions – but they obviously need responsible planning. The Health & Safety Executive dishes out guidance to help you plan and safely execute public firework displays, big and small
London’s creative buzz makes it the ideal city for events in 2013
There are various industry standards and certification that the events sector can gain to prove its sustainability. But there are also simple ways to green any event, writes Jon Proctor
