VENUES MONTH: Everything you need to know about hiring historic venues
Choosing a historic venue for a corporate event in the UK can add a touch of elegance, uniqueness, and prestige. However, hosting events in such venues comes with specific considerations and challenges. For event managers, it’s crucial to weigh several factors to ensure the event’s success while preserving the integrity of the historic site. This […]
Make meetings simple in 2024 with Best Western
Organising meetings can be a lot of work. From organising the attendees to compiling the agenda to finding the perfect meeting space, there’s so much to think about. That’s why we want to help make the process much simpler for businesses in 2024. While we can’t wrangle your colleagues or prepare your presentation, we can […]
Visitor numbers up for Barbican business events
The Barbican’s Annual Report for 2022/2023 demonstrates considerable growth and success for its Business Events team, who have seen the number of commercial visitor numbers grow from 6% of the venue’s overall visitors to 11% (334,000). The report also reveals a 54% growth in the number of commercial events held at the venue, compared to […]
IBTM’s World Trends Report tackles AI, accessibility and more
IBTM World opened its 2023 edition with the launch of its World Trends Report 2024, which addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation technological issues affecting the meetings and events industry in 2024. Authored by Alistair Turner, Managing Director of Eight PR & Marketing, central subjects include the influence of AI on the […]
Barmotion’s got a taste for events!
No branding appeals to the senses quite like food and refreshments. From thirst quenchers to tasty bites, and energising pick-me-ups that hit the spot, Barmotion adds a twist to your event that catches the eyes and the tastebuds of delegates. Our Rock Star team has mastered their craft to perfection, enticing guests with the scent of freshly […]
Registration is now open for the London Venues Summit!
Taking place on the 1st July 2024, at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, the London Venues Summit allows those in the event planning and venues realm, to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new suppliers and discover new ways to underpin their future strategies – all in a working day! Attendance is free, and includes: Azzuri Communications“Well organised, a great opportunity […]
Do you specialise in Corporate Hospitality? 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 January we’ll be focussing on Corporate Hospitality. 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 Corporate Hospitality and would […]
Women to the fore in Belfry Hotel & Resort promotions
The Belfry Hotel & Resort in North Warwickshire has announced the promotions of six female members of staff, which the venue says showcases the exceptional talent of its female workforce and continuing efforts to achieve gender equality. The interim positions, which came into effect last month, recognise the award-winning resort’s commitment to the internal growth […]
Westminster Venue Collection appoints Apul Martin as new Chair
The Westminster Venue Collection, an association of premier event venues in the heart of London, has appointed Paul Martins from Broadway House at Make Venues, as its new Chair. This announcement was made during the Westminster Venue Collection’s recent AGM. The AGM also revealed a record year for the collective, during which membership has surged by 40%, evolving from 25 to […]
Issue of distracted event delegates tackled by QEII Centre research
Scrolling on social media, checking messages, daydreaming and other distractions are costing the UK economy a staggering £19.9 billion each year, research by The QEII Centre has revealed. The report “The Distracted Economy: We are losing focus – how to hold attention and keep delegates engaged during business meetings and events” commissioned by the conference and events venue, […]