Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth

Crowne Plaza Newcastle’s 2026 pulse survey shows association events are shifting towards greater value, stronger engagement, and evolving delegate expectations.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle has refreshed its meetings and events approach, focusing on speed, empowered teams, local partnerships and more personalised, flexible delegate experiences.

The Barbican has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading venues for meetings and events after securing MIA Gold accreditation for the fifth time.

Harrogate Convention Centre has been named “Venue of the Year (Less than 20,000 sqm)” at the AEO Excellence Awards, the venue's second major industry award in the past 12 months.

Celebrating community, creativity and connection through Barbican Women’s ‘Give To Gain’ programme

Since being opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 June 1986, The QEII Centre has welcomed more than eight million visitors from around the world and hosted over 14,000 national and international events,

Step back in time this summer with the Spy House Experience at De Vere Latimer Estate.

MESA, the Meetings & Events Support Association, is celebrating its return to The Meetings Show at London ExCel. This marks the fifth time that the association has attended and exhibited.

NEW grants set to strengthen Norway’s position in the global congress market

Delegates take over the Barbican Hall for a full day of SEO and marketing insights, with Searcys catering throughout and an end of day party in the Conservatory.

The Barbican will open The Lakeside Room in September, a new space available to the conference and events market, bringing additional capacity & flexibility for planners seeking a central London venue