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Following the conclusion of ‘one of the most successful International Confex for years’, the show’s organiser is already looking to the next outing for the UK meetings industry’s longest serving show brand.

Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) have released the findings of the new Events are GREAT Britain report which states that the UK events industry is now worth £39.1bn.

Karren Brady, star of BBC’s The Apprentice and Vice-Chairman of West Ham United Football Club, delivered her keynote speech to a packed audience on day one of International Confex at Olympia London.

The UK and Ireland Chapter of Meetings Professionals International will be launching a series of boot camps and MPI Learns events that will help qualify attendees for eligibility and prepare them for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) qualification.

Members attending the Meetings Industry Association's 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Church House Conference Centre on 7th April, will have the opportunity to glean business winning advice from leading branding consultant and author, Shaun Smith.

15Hatfields, an award winning sustainable events and conference venue located on London's South Bank, are currently offering a complimentary upgrade on seasonal lunches for events booked during March and April.

According to PwC's latest European Cities hotel forecast London is set for a record breaking 2014, with RevPAR (revenue per available room) growth of 3.8 per cent as rates and occupancy hit new highs.

Wembley Stadium has signed a six-year partnership deal with digital communications company, EE, in a bid to make the stadium one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world.

On Thursday 20th February, RSA House welcomed 100 industry professionals including representatives from Espírito Santo Financial Group, ECL Global, Hillgate Solutions, Deva Events and Pure Consulting to its Chinese & Korean inspired New Year party ‘Year of the Horse’.

More than 120 event planners are attending the Sustainable Events Summit today (18th February) at 30 Euston Square in London. The event will focus on "Who is doing what, how and why?", covering the sustainability practices adopted by event planners in their live events.