A building or asset launch is an exciting milestone. Years of planning, development and investment have come together, and there's finally an opportunity to open the doors and introduce a new space to the world. But while a great launch should absolutely be a celebration, I think it should also achieve much more. Photo credit: Bloom (Greystar) For developers, operators and property marketers, a launch is a rare opportunity to bring a brand to life in a physical way - helping prospective...

With the UK hospitality industry re-opening in force from Monday 17th May and with the country currently still looking to exit lockdown restrictions fully on 21st June, the events industry is shifting into gear to carry out live, in-person experiences on all scales. The last 4 weeks has seen successful pilot events including a ‘live music club night’ attended by 3,000 guests who didn’t need to socially distance or wear masks and this year’s FA Cup Final hosted a crowd of 20,000 at Wembley...

‘It’s a pain in the neck – Northern Rail – it was a pain 25 years ago, and still is today.’ I am speaking to Helen Moon, the founder and...