
Collaboration the Key
Julie Shorrock, Chair of beam, reflects on the past year as we welcome 2025. The new year is the perfect moment to reflect on a

Creating Confidence
In her last column as Chief Executive of the Meetings Industry Association, Kerrin MacPhie shares how confidence in the business meetings and events sector holds

The Art of Conversation
Susan Tanner, CEO of the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA), highlights the importance of conversations in-person. It’s so simplistic to say. If we just sit

Strength in Unity
Louisa Watson, ESG Director at beam, the business events accommodation and meetings association, discusses the need for stability and co-operation in the industry. The Business

Setting Standards
Andrew Harrison, Director at the Event Supplier & Services Association, explores how businesses can choose the right accreditation among increasing competition. Accreditation has become an

Being Heard
Phil Oldershaw, Owner of Pose Events, discusses the importance of getting the events industry on the UK government agenda. In 2023, the business events industry