Organisers of Leeds-based industry event, The Conference and Hospitality Show, have reported a 20% increase in both exhibiting companies and floor space compared to 2014.
The 2015 Sustainable Events Summit will take place at London's QEII Centre on 6 July, running alongside The Meetings Show, which will take place at London’s Olympia from 7-9 July.

The Hampton Court Palace events team organised an afternoon of activities for event professionals on Wednesday 25th March, giving events agencies the opportunity to explore the majestic Palace.

Central London venue, Middle Temple, has announced its newest offer for corporate events: FREE traditional afternoon tea for any meetings hosted in the refurbished Rutledge Suite. With an exclusive spring DDR starting from just £35.00 per person +VAT organisers can hire the Rutledge Suite for a range of events including daytime conferences, meetings and training seminars with full AV support provided.

The judging is now complete for the inaugural Conference and Hospitality Show Awards and the finalists are being announced live today (24th March) at the CHS Exhibition at Elland Road in Leeds.
MPI Connects is a new event designed to bring together industry employers and talented jobseekers. MPI have announced the first five agencies who have signed up to the half-day event.
A new events industry apprenticeship scheme has been given the green light by the Minister of Skills, Nick Boles.
VisitEngland is revisiting its 10-year strategic framework for the development of the industry and has launched an industry-wide consultation on future growth strategy.

The iconic Middle Temple has been awarded a wedding licence extension by the City of London.

Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre is to receive a £1 million cash injection from Sport England and Serco, who jointly manage the venue.