Instantly book simple meetings and events at BWH Hotels Great Britain
As the UK’s largest collection of independently owned hotels, no two of our venues are the same. So, you can choose the one that’s right for your needs. With amazing locations, inspiring spaces and an assortment of must-try activities, our carefully curated collection of hotels will leave you looking forward to your next meeting like […]
5 Minutes With… Nicola Wood, Head of Sales at BWH Hotels
In the latest instalment of our events industry executive interview series we spoke to Nicola Wood (pictured), Head of Sales at BWH Hotels, about the need for flexibility and personalisation when it comes to meeting rooms, the growing move towards sustainable solutions, the importance of instant online booking systems and more… Tell us about your […]
Business meetings and events trends and predictions for 2024
As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector… Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024. If we want to attract world-class business […]
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 […]
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, […]
How to find the perfect corporate venue
The right space plays a massive role in the success of a corporate event. But how do you find the right one for you? Emma Naisbett, National Sales Manager at BWH Hotels shares her tips for finding the perfect space for your next meeting or conference… What elements make a space the perfect corporate venue? […]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Best Western Meeting Good!
By Best Western Introducing… Meeting Good! We’re delighted to announce that instant book is now available for meetings and events bookings throughout Great Britain’s largest collection of independently owned hotels. Our new instant book tool allows you to book meetings at the click of a button. And it really is that simple. If you need […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]