How you deal with venues, from sourcing through to relationship building and contract negotiation can be difficult for events industry professionals. MEaT Director and Founder James Bacon was recently in London at the BNC Event Show discussing the topic, which proved to be quite a lively panel discussion. Speaking at the BNC Events Show, James explained why he believes transparency and relationships with venues are a valuable resource to event planners. Is there a logical or

Familiarisation (FAM) trips tends to provide such a variety of opinions and stir up interest within the events industry. MEaT Director and Founder James Bacon was recently in Madrid at the C&IT International Forum discussing the topic, which proved to be quite a lively panel discussion. FAM - How it adds value to clients. Speaking at the International Forum, James explained why he believes FAM trips are a valuable resource to event planners. Especially for those who are based

We look at choices in accommodation that suit budgets as well as the need for the family. Exploring Cyprus beyond the usual attractions and

Ibiza has a special place in so many people's heart. It means something different and unique to everyone. My love affair with the White Isle began 22 years ago...and as I found on my latest visit, things may change across the years, but the magic still remains... My latest tour of duty was partly fact finding and partly pleasure. I was out there primarily to relax and celebrate two years of MEaT. But I was also reconnecting with people and venues I have known and worked with