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 […]
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 […]
10-11 Carlton House Terrace eyes 2024 reopening following £9.6m refurb
The home of The British Academy for Humanities and Social Sciences, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 million refurbishment. Conference and event planners looking to use these creative new spaces are now able to work with the venue’s team, hold […]
Are you an Event Venue looking showcase your space? 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 June we’ll be focussing on Venue solutions. 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 Venue solutions and would […]