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Industry Insights

Field notes and practical guides from the tickts desk, filed under industry insights.

Industry Insights

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Industry Insights7 min read

Economic Impact of Events on Local Areas

How events generate economic value for local areas through visitor spending, employment, and supply chain activity, with UK-specific data and examples.

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

The Business of Festival Glamping

How the festival glamping sector works commercially, from pre-pitched tent providers and luxury bell tent operators to the revenue opportunity for festival organisers.

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

How Lab-Grown Food Could Appear at Events

Lab-grown meat and other cellular agriculture products could transform event catering. We explore the timeline, the potential, and the hurdles ahead.

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights8 min read

How Council Funding Cuts Affect Local Events

An examination of how reductions in local authority budgets have affected community events across the UK…

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights9 min read

The Role of Food and Drink in Cultural Celebrations

Food and drink sit at the heart of cultural events, from Diwali feasts to Christmas markets.

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

The Rise of Self-Service Kiosks at Events

Self-service kiosks are appearing at events for ticketing, food ordering, merchandise sales, and information.

1 Mar 2026 Read →
Industry Insights9 min read

Guide to Tracking Ticket Sales Velocity and Patterns

Understanding when and how quickly tickets sell reveals crucial information about your marketing effectiveness, pricing strategy, and audience behaviour.

28 Feb 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

The Future of Event Catering

Event food has come a long way from soggy burgers. We explore the trends that could reshape what and how we eat at UK…

28 Feb 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

Experiential Events: Beyond Traditional Entertainment

Experiential events are blurring the lines between entertainment, art, dining, and social gathering. How this trend is reshaping the UK events landscape.

27 Feb 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

How Event Transport Companies Work

The logistics and commercial dynamics of transporting people and equipment to events, from shuttle services and coach hire to artist transport and freight logistics.

27 Feb 2026 Read →
Industry Insights10 min read

How Events Are Responding to the Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living crisis is reshaping the UK events landscape. From pricing strategies to programming changes…

27 Feb 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

How Events Can Support Local Communities

Events can be a powerful force for good in local communities. Here's how organisers can maximise positive social impact while minimising disruption.

26 Feb 2026 Read →