The APPG's annual general meeting on Tuesday (28 March) also elected five new vice chairs to support the work of the APPG.

Absolute Corporate Events, Absolute Digital Communications and Venues and Events International have merged under one brand.

M&IT editor Paul Harvey caught up with Anna Valley's Nigel Stanton and Ben Macrow to find out how they're putting the fun back into events

Unrealistic demands, salary shyness and a lack of opportunities are making job hunting a demoralising process for young people trying to get into events.

Rate rises outside London have outstripped those in the capital in the last three years, with prices in the north west showing the highest increase.