RSVP: LSEG Events & Studios Open Evening
LSEG Events & Studios are delighted to invite you to join us for our Open Evening at our prestigious venue in the heart of the City. Join us for a drink and admire the breath-taking panoramic views of London’s iconic skyline from our newly launched Lounge & Terrace – RSVP today! Thursday 7 September 2023 […]
The Brewery secures funding to unlock the venue’s ‘full potential’
City of London venue The Brewery has its sights set on ambitious growth having secured what it calls a ‘pivotal’ debt facility from Blazehill Capital, a UK private credit fund. Dating back to the 18th century, The Brewery occupies the site of the former Whitbread brewery on Chiswell Street. Brewing continued on the site until the 1970s, […]
Ascot Racecourse details Net Zero progress as it signs UN climate framework
Ascot Racecourse has released its 2022 ‘Racing To Zero’ report detailing the achievements to date on its route to halving emissions by 2030 and aiming to achieve net-zero by 2040. June 2023 saw the racecourse operate the Village Enclosure, situated in the centre of the racecourse, as a net-zero carbon emissions area at Royal Ascot. […]
City of London Corporation approves £25m Barbican Centre upgrade
The City of London Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding to start the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the internationally renowned arts and conference venue. Members of the City Corporation’s Policy and Resources Committee approved the money to develop elements of a long-term ‘masterplan’ for the Barbican Centre, undertake further consultation, and deliver early systems and infrastructure work to […]
15,000 capacity DRUMSHEDS venue to open in North London
DRUMSHEDS, a new 608,000 sqft, 15,000 capacity venue space will be opened by Broadwick on an old IKEA site in Tottenham, North London, later this year. The venue will open this September in a vast industrial warehouse and is described as a ‘hybrid home for culture in London’, with a curated programme of music, arts, culture, and community. […]
VENUE SPOTLIGHT: 1 Wimpole Street
There is nowhere quite like 1 Wimpole Street, one of central London’s best connected addresses, it’s the ideal venue for conferences, meetings, dining and receptions offering the perfect marriage of up-to-the-minute facilities and timeless style. Attention to the finer details is what really sets 1 Wimpole Street apart. That’s why all our food is prepared […]
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 […]