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<p>In order to support our important business visits and events sector, DCMS published
the Business Visits and Events Strategy in 2015 which laid out our commitment to the
sector. We also created the Events Industry Board, which brings together key stakeholders
to discuss opportunities and concerns from the sector, and act as a sounding board
between the industry and ministers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>VisitBritain(VB)
provides support with two funding streams for the Business Events Growth Programme
and increasing awareness and consideration of the UK as a business event destination.
VB also provide a Government advocacy programme, using cross-Whitehall contacts to
provide Ministerial support to aid cities’ bids for international events and conferences.</p><p><strong>
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