Paul Colston

London

Managing Editor at Conference & Meetings World

Managing Editor at Exhibition World

Managing Editor at Mash Media. Fan of Everton FC and Russian speaker. All opinions and musings my own

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GL events sees 11.3% Q1 revenue growth

1 week ago | accessaa.co.uk | Paul Colston

Integrated event industry group, GL events has announced an 11.3% rise in 2025 Q1 revenue. Revenue for the period totalled €430m. Highlights included continuing growth in South America and several hundred million euros from mega events to be spread over 2025 and 2026. The FY 2025 guidance for revenue growth is now above 5%.
Ready to reconnect at IMEX Frankfurt

1 week ago | c-mw.net | Paul Colston

Ahead of the Frankfurt show, 20-22 May, Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, talks to CMW’s Iain Stirling about the impact of events on social reconnection and the importance of inclusive event design, leveraging AI for better recommendations, and enhancing accessibility. We understand upcoming features at IMEX Frankfurt in May include new learning tracks, inspiring speakers, and activations to promote social wellbeing and networking.
New CEO of Messe Stuttgart India appointed

2 weeks ago | exhibitionnews.uk | Paul Colston

The new CEO of Messe Stuttgart India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Messe Stuttgart in Delhi, is Gaurav Sood. The 47-year-old succeeds Aditya Gupta who had been temporarily managing Messe Stuttgart India since June 2024 following the unexpected death of Sachin Patil. Gupta is also CEO of the India Didactics Association and a partner of Messe Stuttgart India within the framework of Didac India.
Antwerp wide awake for the 2025 Sleep and Breathing Conference

2 weeks ago | c-mw.net | Paul Colston

The Belgian city of Antwerp is set to host the 2025 Sleep and Breathing Conference from 10-12 April 2025. This biennial event, jointly organised by the European Respiratory Society (ERS) and the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS), is the largest pan-European meeting dedicated to sleep and respiratory medicine. The programme will feature keynote lectures, interactive workshops, and scientific exhibitions.
SITE’s 2025 Incentive Summit Americas

2 weeks ago | c-mw.net | Paul Colston

SITE Incentive Summit Americas (ISA) involved 130 incentive professionals in a successful week of building and bridging connections on the ski slopes of Stowe, Vermont, at the start of April. Much of the week’s programming provided experiential opportunities to shape new relationships, ranging from opportunities to hit the slopes, to exploring local sites like the famed von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort, visits with local artisans, and chances to experience locally driven food & beverage offerings.
Wyboston Lakes Resort wins IACC Americas Innovation Award

2 weeks ago | c-mw.net | Paul Colston

The UK’s Wyboston Lakes Resort team picked up; the prestigious International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Americas Innovation Award in Texas this week. The team from the dedicated conference centre in Bedfordshire picked up the award at the IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange Conference at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. Chef Lena Cybulska was also runner-up in the Global Copper Skillet competition.
Silk Road Samarkand stages first ever EU-Central Asia Summit

3 weeks ago | c-mw.net | Paul Colston

Silk Road Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, the largest tourist complex in Central Asia, is hosting leaders from the European Union and five Central Asian nations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — for the first-ever high-level summit between the regions. The first ever two-day EU-Central Asia Summit began, 3 April, with the motto ‘Investing in the Future’.
Pure Communications Group strengthens team with new hires

3 weeks ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls |Paul Colston

Pure Communications Group has strengthened its team with three new hires. Hilary Watson has joined as business development manager, while Imani Forbes-Reeves and Nabila Kassim have joined as event managers. These strategic hires will bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to every event and come as Pure prepares for an expansion of its client portfolio.
The benefits of the employee ownership model

3 weeks ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls |Paul Colston

Agency correspondent, Heather Nicholls, speaks to Abby Sammons, marketing & partnerships manager at Wise to discuss the company’s 35th anniversary, what it means to be an employee owned company and how this benefits the company and its clients. Wise Productions is a creative event production company based in London, specialising in lighting, audio, video, design, and bespoke set and scenic.
HeadBox secures £3m investment for global expansion, including launch in NYC

3 weeks ago | conference-news.co.uk | Paul Colston |Heather Nicholls

HeadBox, the UK headquartered B2B meetings and events platform powered by AI software, has announced it has secured a new £3m investment, a move that will help it launch operations in New York and grow its Australian business significantly. The £3m investment in Headbox is led by Salica Investments, alongside Deepbridge Capital and Egora Ventures and a global leadership team will be established to manage expansion of the company’s global footprint.