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News £32.1m Economic boost expected for Birmingham when it hosts Cricket World Cup games €1bn To be invested in German exhibition halls before 2023, says AUMA Of 18-34s rated experiences over physical products, ia marketing survey by Savvy €340.2m Fast Forward 15 celebrates graduation ceremony for its class of 2018 Revenue for GL Events in Q1 of 2019 positive mindset, determination, team work and humour can counter even the toughest situations. Fiona Bool, operations manager for group travel and events at Gray Dawes Group, commented: “The support from my fellow Fast Forward 15 mentees, mentors and wider stakeholders has fuelled my development both personally and from a corporate perspective. “Achieving a place on the scheme is an enormous break and should be embraced from the outset by being open to opportunities and honest to the barriers that you perceive are in the way.” portfolios is very exciting as far as our ability to market better, sell better and create digital connectivity in a way that complements our events.” “I am delighted to be part of UFI’s top leadership in the coming years and to continue with the development and support that UFI has provided the industry for so long. As the first President in UFI’s history based in India, I’m even more pleased to have been elected to this position, and it is a great honour for me to fulfil my duties.” Timeline deliveries for Positive Impact’s #CSRshareday social media campaign 4,834,871 Fast Forward 15, a mentoring scheme for women in the events industry, recently celebrated the graduation of its 2018 intake. A graduation ceremony was held on board events venue and luxury yacht The Silver Sturgeon, celebrating a year of learning and success. Mentees shared their achievements with a high-profile audience of influencers from the events and business travel industries. A group activity also raised more than £6,500 for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. The celebration lunch was headlined by Natalia Cohen, who was part of the first all-female team to row un-supported across the Pacific Ocean. She shared her story of the journey, drawing on how 73% 5 Years which the Business Design Centre and Freeman have extended their partnership for Anbu Varathan on his appointment to UFI president for the 2020/21 period June — 09