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The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham has secured a three year deal with the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) following a successful bid from the ICC and Marketing Birmingham.

The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales have submitted plans for an international convention centre with Newport City Council.

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has asked Business Secretary Vince Cable for backing for a 'Special Events Visa' at a meeting in London on 9th April.

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has partnered with Leeds Metropolitan University with the aim of educating students on the realities of conference management.

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) announced both an increase in income and a growth in membership at its 24th AGM, which took place today (7th April) at Church House London.

Event marketing company Evvnt has bought EventSneaker, an events communication startup, as part of its global expansion plans.

Motivcom, owners of Zibrant, P&MM and AYMTM, have reported an 18% fall in gross profit to £12.2m for its meetings and events division in 2013, citing continued budgetary pressures, reduced delegate numbers and a lack of new business.

It has been announced that Center Parcs' ‘Four Seasons Four Prices’ initiative has seen an increase in bookings across all Villages.

Award winning sustainable venue, 15Hatfields, is hosting London’s first Young People of the Year awards on Saturday 29th March 2014. Young People of the Year (YOPEY) is a charitable campaign aimed at recognising the achievements of Britain’s 10-25 year olds, and helps to improve their negative image in the media.

London event venue, Middle Temple, hosted the first night of the Pinstripes and Venue Pearls themed annual agent experimental event on Friday 7th March 2014.