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 […]
Venues of Excellence celebrates new additions
Venues of Excellence (VOE) is celebrating adding thirteen new venues to its portfolio over the past 12 months, with a 94% retention in its current membership. The latest additions include: Horwood House, IXL Centre, Old Thorns Hotel, Lilleshall House and Gardens, The studio Birmingham, The HAC, Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone, and MTC Liverpool. Its new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barbican to showcase sustainable spring makeover of conference facilities
The Business Events team at London’s Barbican Centre will be showcasing the latest sustainable upgrades and refurbishment work to its Frobisher event spaces during IMEX 2023. With a high-profile line-up of client events scheduled over the coming months, the spring makeover is poised to offer an enhanced experience for attendees. The Frobisher event spaces boast […]
Eight venues join Stadium Experience
Not-for-profit Stadium Experience has welcomed eight new stadium venues so far in 2023, including Bristol Rovers Football Club, Coventry City Football Club, Lancashire Cricket Club, Leicester City Football Club, Millwall Football Club, MK Dons Football Club, Stockport County Football Club and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Other recent new members to join Stadium Experience have included Hampshire Cricket, Ipswich Town […]