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The new state of play Challenges remain but with an Olympic year ahead, the UK events sector has cause for cautious optimism.

The Bronte Country hotel Holdsworth House has teamed up with the Cooking School at Dean Clough, to offer Yorkshire businesses the chance to take part in Masterchef style cook-offs.

Why is WiFi such an issue at events and exhibitions? In short, it doesn’t have to be and it shouldn’t be as the technology and the expertise are readily available in the UK.

Earlier this year, No.11 Cavendish Square, a King’s Fund venue in the heart of London celebrated its first year staging corporate and private events.

With less than a year to go until the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we analyse the the economic impact of consumer spending during London 2012, as forecast by sponsor Visa.

Check out some of the interesting developments in the pipeline around the country

Following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the UK corporate hospitality market went into decline. But a new report is predicting green shoots and five-year growth

TFI Senior Account Director Barbara Blow talks about the role of the Professional Conference Organiser

The Managing Director of Cardiff-based agency Eventure UK advises thinking beyond rugby and Tom Jones and reveals her Welsh venue secrets

Keeping delegates engaged and interested with fresh and imaginative activities is always a challenge. But Wales manages to pack it all in with varied incentives to cater to all tastes

A spate of refurbishments and new offerings sees Welsh venues offer much more than just a stunningly scenic events backdrop

Glasgow is a rapidly changing city and new developments are offering a wealth of event options

Edinburgh is a city constantly evolving to cater for the needs of event planners. Mike Fletcher spends a day in the Scottish capital to see what’s new on offer

NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau head of business tourism Jessica Roberts explains the appeal of the north-east for holding conferences and events

VisitBrighton’s Conference Sales and Business Development Manager, Darren Johnson talks about business by the sea

The Chairman of a newly formed creative and technical agency explains how it differs from the norm

Westlife wasn’t the only attraction in Dublin on 7 September. The city’s new Convention Centre also had a starring role

Roof terraces can offer spectacular views to form the perfect backdrop for any event

Whether it’s team development, staff bonding or an incentive to reward productivity, here’s eight motivating and fun ideas.

Take a tour around four UK restaurants and discover first-class food as well as unique event settings.