Emirates Old Trafford nears completion of £75m redevelopment with new events & hotel space
The launch of a new hotel extension and event space later this year will complete the £75 million 15-year redevelopment of Manchester’s Emirates Old Trafford cricket complex. The latest new development at Emirates Old Trafford will be the extension of the venue’s on-site hotel, which first opened its doors in September 2017. The four-star Hilton […]
Do you specialise in AV & Event Production? 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 July we’ll be focussing on AV & Event Production 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 AV […]
Registration now open for the PA Life Summit
The PA Life Summit will return to Hilton London Canary Wharf on Thursday 14th of September 2023 – a one of a kind event that connects Executive Support Professionals o the events, venue and hospitality suppliers they need (and more!). As always (and like sister events such as the London venues Summit), the PA Life Summit […]
How to make your events accessible
By Michaela Jeffery-Morrison, CEO and co-founder of Ascend Global Media One of the most positive developments in our society in recent years is the rise in awareness of the importance of accessibility – of making information, activities and environments usable for as many people as possible. Side by side with this has been a growth […]
ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance award funding for ‘impact and legacy’ in conference planning
BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have unveiled changes to their flagship Incredible Impacts Programme. Celebrating the “beyond tourism” value of international association meetings, the programme provides a global platform for meetings that have proven impact while recognising their contributions with a cash reward. Starting this year, the Incredible Impacts Programme will […]
Transforming efficiency and customer experience within hospitality
The UK restaurant industry expected to grow 15% between 2022 and 2027 to £90 billion. But how are providers going to meet escalating demand for a great customer experience both eating in and via delivery apps when official figures show hospitality vacancies have risen by 72% since Brexit, while the number of EU workers in the industry has fallen […]
Leadenhall Market adds more food options to its portfolio
The City of London’s Leadenhall Market has unveiled three new food & drink outlets opening this month, introducing flavours from Argentina, Lebanon and Taiwan. First to have open its doors is Argentinian Grill, serving up various cuts of flame cooked meats alongside popular South American sides including Provenzal fries, sweet potato and empanadas. The restaurant […]
Creative spaces offering memorable experiences ‘critical to successful in-person meetings’
80 per cent of meeting planners agree that their current role involves more ‘experience creation’ for attendees compared to pre-pandemic. That’s according to the latest Meeting Room of the Future report from IACC, in which planners say that it is crucial to create an event which is seen as having real value from attending in-person as […]
London Venues Summit: Claim one of the last delegate places today!
Have you confirmed your place at the London Venues Summit? This specialist event for industry professionals like you takes place in less than three weeks! It all takes place at the Hilton Hotel Canary Wharf on the 3rd July 2023. This event is entirely complementary including seminars, lunch and refreshments. Confirm your free place here The day consists […]
Profiling the next generation of event professionals…
One of the great things about working in the events industry is the breadth of roles available, from venue finding and managing events on the agency side, to corporate, charity and association roles, as well as hotels, venues and tourism boards. No matter your skillset or passion, there’s a role to suit every personality, as […]