REVEALED: The solutions event organisers are looking for in 2023
Unique Venues, Corporate Gifts and Conference Destinations top the list of requirements among event organisers in 2023. The buying trends were revealed following the last year’s Event Organisers Summit, which is due to take place again on October 2nd & 3rd at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre at London Heathrow. Delegates registering to attend […]
Better training and collaboration required to avoid future live venue incidents
A move by the Metropolitan Police to submit an application for review of the O2 Brixton Academy’s licence to Lambeth Council has been questioned, with improved training and legislation put forwarded as a more productive alternative. The police are seeking a revocation following the crowd surge at the venue in December last year, in which […]
10-11 Carlton House Terrace eyes 2024 reopening following £9.6m refurb
The home of The British Academy for Humanities and Social Sciences, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 million refurbishment. Conference and event planners looking to use these creative new spaces are now able to work with the venue’s team, hold […]
Are you an Event Venue looking showcase your space? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Venue solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Venue solutions and would […]
‘Martyn’s Law’ a step closer as draft legislation published
The UK’s government has published its draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, which sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public safety. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is a tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft […]
15Hatfields ups sustainability goals with palm oil-free event
Sustainable events venue 15Hatfields has further extended its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by hosting its first 100% palm oil free event. Created for Convenzis Education for their annual National MAT Awards 2023, which celebrates the achievements of multi academy trusts, the dinner for 150 followed three years of painstaking work as 15Hatfields strives to […]
MIA warns of impact of industrial action on events
The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has drawn attention to the impact further industrial action on the train network is likely to have on the countries events industry. In a statement Kerrin MacPhie, Chief executive at the mia, said: “We know from our quarterly mia Insights research that the estimated value of cancelled business as a […]
The Varsity undergoes £1m refurb with more to come
The Varsity, an independently-owned boutique hotel and spa in Cambridge, has undergone a £1m refurbishment of both its restaurants, te Roof Terrace and spa, with work now underway to renovate 48 bedrooms and suites. Working with interiors brand Colefax & Fowler, The Varsity internal design team has redesigned both SIX Brasserie and the River Bar […]
London Venues Summit: Your pass to the capital’s greatest locations
Delegate places are filling up fast at the London Venues Summit, which takes place on 3rd July – Don’t miss out! Places are entirely free and allows you to meet 1-2-1 with a range of suppliers and network with your peers. Attendance includes lunch and refreshments, as well as seminars that run throughout the day. You’ll be joining other […]
VisitEngland unveils 15 ‘Local Visitor Economy Partnerships’
VisitEngland has announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP) pilot LVEPs announced earlier this year. Marketing Cheshire, Experience Oxfordshire, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, Visit West, Marketing Manchester, Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby, […]