Free Data and AI Training Opportunity

Posted on 2 October 2026

AI is already changing how visitors plan, book and experience their trips, and how businesses forecast demand, manage staffing and market themselves. But for many owners and managers in our sector, the hardest part is knowing where to start. The Data Lab is offering a fully funded online course, Introduction to Data and AI for […]

EICC’s Impact Network – A new resource for Event Planners

Posted on 28 March 2025

The newly launched EICC Impact Network, is an initiative designed to extend the impact of conferences beyond the venue and into the wider community. By connecting event organisers with schools, universities, charities, and businesses, the Impact Network amplifies the positive impact of conferences, and helps event organisers to create a meaningful, lasting impact on the host […]

New Environmental Case Studies from Edinburgh Festivals

Posted on 28 March 2025

This new publication seeks to provide some examples of the many ways the Edinburgh Festivals are taking action to not only reduce those carbon impacts in their control but also influence others – audiences, participants, and suppliers – to do the same. Be inspired by their collective action across a number of key organisational areas, […]

National Events Strategy 2025-35 – Refreshed edition.

Posted on 10 June 2024

On Tuesday 28 May, Scotland launched its refreshed National Events Strategy, ‘Scotland the Perfect Stage 2024-2035’, to provide strategic focus for all involved in the planning, securing and delivery of events across Scotland. ‘Scotland the Perfect Stage 2024-2035’ aims to build on the events industry’s many achievements to date, and focuses on a range of […]