To mark our 400th edition, we’ve trawled through the archives and delved into Google analytics to find out the biggest, and most popular stories since micbeook Departure Lounge launched eight years ago…
Here they are…
Most read story overall:
Birch Cheshunt to close after being placed into administration
Top 5 agencies stories:
Agency Interview: Shore Events announces leadership changes
OrangeDoor announces merger with US agency Unbridled
ITV appoints Smyle to deliver Palooza 2025
DRPG reveals expansion plans and record growth
asembl Group calls on event sector to support Jamaica relief efforts
Top 5 people pieces:
Ian Cummings leaves CWT M&E
Ami Dorkings joins Shore Events
Deborah Crosswell joins Top Banana
Industry pays tribute to Chris Peacock
Strata appoints new head of sales
Top 5 destination features:
Destination Touchdown: Prague
Six hot new hotels coming to London in 2024
Washington, DC: The capital of possibility for incentive programmes
6 new hotels opening in Australia in 2024
5 of the hottest hotel openings in Oman
Top 5 industry news articles:
Visas & events in the US: What every agency needs to know
Cancellations mount as Middle East conflict disrupts global travel and events
Future Proofing Events: the global MICE trends shaping 2026
How corporate event leaders can protect teams in the current climate
Agency leaders discuss managing change & fatigue, forecasting & IP protection
Top 5 micebook updates:
micebook EXPO 2026 – The Highlights
Key takeaways from micebook’s inaugural US agency leaders event
In Pictures: micebook 10th anniversary party
Power 30 Most Sustainable Agencies 2025-26 unveiled
Finalists announced for micebook Awards 2026