Venture deploys Halo Solutions’ crowd safety platform at Newbury Racecourse for Tom Jones gig
Venture Security has partnered with Halo Solutions to deploy the latter’s crowd safety, incident, and threat management platform Halo (v5) to enhance its operations at major events. The first venue to benefit under the new technology partnership is Newbury Racecourse, which earlier this year awarded its security contract to Venture following a competitive tender process. Venture […]
Event planners increasingly focused on Sustainability and EDI
The Business of Events has released its 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report, with environmental responsibility and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) tracking as higher priorities year-on-year. The report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a […]
An always on connection is non-negotiable at event venues
With the increasing dependence on internet-based services at events and venues, a reliable internet connection is crucial. From cloud-based applications to VoIP communications, high performance and resilient connectivity underpins every aspect of business activity and operations. Yet far too many companies still lack confidence in the quality and resilience of their current connectivity infrastructure. With […]
This is what the Meeting of the Future will look like
Meetings and events organisers are looking to knock down ‘barriers to entry’ and create more inclusive spaces for attendees not historically used to attending such occasions, according to new research. The research has been undertaken by Lime Venue Portfolio in response to event professionals who are increasingly looking to understand what is coming next for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]