Edinburgh Visitor Levy & UK City Taxes – What Event Planners Need to Know
From 24 July 2026, accommodation in Edinburgh will include a 5% levy charge on the room rate. Any stays booked … Read more
Hints & Tips
Service Charges: A Bad Habit Our Industry Doesn’t Need
A trend is creeping into our sector: the introduction of meeting & event service charges. These charges can sometimes be found tucked away in the small print, or as a surprise for clients on the final invoice…
Hybrid Events – Don’t Write Them Off Just Yet…
40% of organisers plan on having virtual elements to attract online attendees. That’s just one reason you shouldn’t write off hybrid events.
Does Sustainability Make Commercial Sense?
The hospitality industry has a dramatic impact on the environment. But can you reduce its impact without breaking the bank?
Greenwashing – How to Avoid It
Most organisations don’t realise they’re greenwashing until it’s too late. At the point, they can get into trouble with the CMA.
Instant Booking – Is It All That?
Instant Booking is on the rise. But is the technology necessary for all types of meetings and events? Find out here:
Confessions of an Account Manager…
Site inspections aren’t a novelty, we’ve attended thousands of them with, or on behalf of clients. What is new is site inspections during a global pandemic…
We Will Meet Again
“We’ll meet again,” sang Vera Lynn. It became an anthem for World War II and has more recently become a strap-line for those of us involved in the event industry…
When Will it be Safe to Hold Events Again?
Pauline Beattie assesses when, where, and how safe meetings & event can be held in the era of coronavirus…