Hotel in the scenic countryside.

There are many unique venues for hire in Essex that are suitable for accommodating your meetings, conferences, and events. Conveniently located close to London, the country offers a unique combination of coast, town, and country

Welcoming millions of visitors every year, Leeds is an exceptional city known as one of the top 10 conference destinations in the UK, with its independent spirit and international vision. Compact and accessible, you can walk everywhere in Leeds with all conferencing venues and hotels within easy reach.

Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the year’s achievements. So, whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive party night, or want something a little different, Essex has you covered.

Using Christmas trees creatively will help drive visitors into towns and villages across the UK over the festive season, say the British Christmas Tree Growers Association and member Charlie Spurway who runs Country Business in Scotland, recommends the Norway Spruce as the perfect species to decorate large outdoor spaces.

Avril Di Palma, business development manager at CarnDu Ltd and representative of the British Pyrotechnists Association explains everything you need to know about organising a firework display.

With its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, and world-class facilities, Scotland has everything you need to ensure your event is memorable and successful.

Before you begin, it is important to understand accessibility and why it might be needed. It is important that all attendees, including those with disabilities have equal access to the event, including physical spaces, information and communication

Have you thought outside the box when it comes to picking your event venue? It could make your event more memorable and encourage more visitors

There are several things to consider when picking an event venue and some things you may not think of. Have a look at our guide before you make a booking, to make sure you get a venue that suits your event

The UK has a target of being net zero by 2050. With the deadline approaching, how can the events industry play its part and how can you run a net-zero event?

It is fair to say that if you are reading this magazine and these articles, you are probably a professional in your area of expertise. The very desire to expand your knowledge through personal development, relevant articles, industry publications and their inherent educational content means you are a cut above the rest and should be considered a professional… but a professional what?

Following the UK’s successful vaccinations programme and subsequent withdrawal of Covid-19 restrictions, face-to-face events of all sizes are back on the agenda. Stephen Thomas, health and safety business partner at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), has some top tips for event organisers on getting ‘back to basics’ to ensure sensible and proportionate risk management

Board room with a green wall

700 venues & hotels across the UK are already using the Green Tourism standard to provide reassurance to their procurement teams. The Meetings Show and its parent company Northstar Travel Group are committing to supporting the net zero goal to inspire change in the travel, meetings and hospitality sectors

Scotland is the perfect destination for association conferences, important corporate meetings, global product launches and incentives, writes Hamish Hutchinson

The West Midlands Growth Company explain why the region is the ideal location for conferencing and events

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Event Diary

Returning to the NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire from 24-26 June, Road Transport Expo (RTX) is back with its winning ‘All about the truck’ formula.

19-20 November 2025, ExCeL London

elementalLONDON’s debut show is the latest launch from the team behind InstallerSHOW, building on the success of the elemental digital brand, which delivers news, views and solutions on reaching net zero to its audience of built environment professionals.

Education Business LIVE is a carefully designed conference and exhibition bringing together education people with a passion for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching.

Supplier Profiles

Frontline Cleaners Express

At Frontline Cleaners Express Ltd, we understand the importance of a pristine, hygienic environme

Tinytag

Gemini Data Loggers, established in 1984, designs and manufactures the Tinytag range of data logg