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For These Meeting Planners, It’s All in the Family

Gráinne Ní Ghiollagáin, daughter of industry veteran Pádraic Gilligan, grew up in a home where her parents regularly hosted clients…

Live Aid to Live8, Showsec’s Role in Two Historic Moments

July marks the anniversaries of two of the most iconic live music events in history, Live Aid in 1985 and…

10 Minutes With… Jon Wolff, Senior Global Events Manager at Lenovo

10 Minutes With… Jon Wolff, Senior Global Events Manager at Lenovo – Event Marketer …

No Fast Fashion. No Plastic. These Planners’ Preferences Are Having an Impact on Meetings

Planners who abide by environmentally and socially conscious practices in their personal lives — “conscious consumerism” — are applying those…

The power of purpose: How focusing on human sustainability can transform workplace wellbeing

In a world where stress and burnout are increasingly common, workplace wellbeing is no longer just a nice-to-have—it’s a critical…

Three Ways MegaFood’s Booth at Expo West 2025 Solved for Sustainability on a Budget

Three Ways MegaFood’s Booth at Expo West 2025 Solved for Sustainability on a Budget –…

Montréal Attracts Top Meetings With Worldly Charm and Local Warmth

Meeting planners have long been known for their can-do spirit — a resilience that the industry needs now more than…

ICC Wales and The Business of Events Launch Extensive UK Research to Help Shape a More Inclusive Industry

An extensive UK-wide research project into accessibility and inclusion across the business events sector has been launched to increase awareness…

Q&A: Inside Singapore’s Big, Impactful ‘Little Red Dot’ at Expo 2025 Osaka

Q&A: Inside Singapore’s Big, Impactful ‘Little Red Dot’ at Expo 2025 Osaka – Event Marketer…

Tariff Turmoil Hits Events Industry: Planners Fear Higher Costs

President Trump is threatening to impose 30% tariffs on goods from Mexico and the European Union on August 1, and…