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UK’s Events Industry Alliance calls for a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU on business events

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) is launching a campaign, 1 July, urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for the business events sector in future trade discussions. The UK’s... Read more

TELFORD HOTEL TO BECOME PREMIUM BRAND

The Southwater Event Group, (SEG) announces the rebrand of Holiday Inn Telford-Ironbridge to a voco by IHG. With the signed conversion agreed in March 2025 between business partners SEG and IHG (Intercontinental Hotel Group), works have been ongoing... Read more

The Belfry’s acclaimed Managing Director joins ranks of elite Master Innholders

07 July 2025: At the helm of the world-renowned, Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, Chris Eigelaar, Managing Director, has been named as one of only 10 industry leaders to be awarded prestigious Master Innholder status in 2025. Recognising... Read more

EXCEL SET FOR RECORD YEAR OF CONGRESSES IN 2026 WITH 10 MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ESTIMATED TO GENERATE £250M FOR LONDON

London’s Deputy Mayor for Business & Growth and Excel make joint announcement at this week’s IMEX Frankfurt. Deputy Mayor outlines London’s commitment to events industry by unveiling 10-year experience economy growth plan. Excel showcases its... Read more

EICC appoints new Chief Executive

Edinburgh, 2 July 2025 - Amanda Wrathall has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). With over 30 years in the hospitality and tourism sector, including a decade as Sales and Marketing... Read more

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