‘Martyn’s Law’ a step closer as draft legislation published
The UK’s government has published its draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, which sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public safety. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is a tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft […]
The Varsity undergoes £1m refurb with more to come
The Varsity, an independently-owned boutique hotel and spa in Cambridge, has undergone a £1m refurbishment of both its restaurants, te Roof Terrace and spa, with work now underway to renovate 48 bedrooms and suites. Working with interiors brand Colefax & Fowler, The Varsity internal design team has redesigned both SIX Brasserie and the River Bar […]
VisitEngland unveils 15 ‘Local Visitor Economy Partnerships’
VisitEngland has announced 12 destinations to gain Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status, in addition to the three North East Destination Development Partnership (DDP) pilot LVEPs announced earlier this year. Marketing Cheshire, Experience Oxfordshire, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, Visit West, Marketing Manchester, Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby, […]
Event organisers’ 2023 London venue wish lists revealed
Conference spaces, dining facilities and unique buildings top the list of requirements among event organisers in 2023, as the industry in the capital continues to go from strength to strength. The buying trends have been revealed ahead of the upcoming London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 3rd at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. […]
Top 5 tips for organising awards
By Elavato If you are running awards (or planning to do so), you probably know that organising a successful awards program is no small feat. That’s why we have outlined the top 5 tips on how to do it and do it well. Top tips for organising awards While by no means extensive, the following […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Argyll meeting & event spaces
Argyll offers a collection of exclusive meeting and event spaces at the most desirable addresses in London, giving businesses a sophisticated place to meet and host events. For over twenty years we’ve been driven by a desire to create the finest experiences for our customers. Our 100+ meeting rooms are equipped with leading AV and […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Execute your events in Scandi style at Aquavit London
Perfect for private dining, intimate events and larger get-togethers, Nordic-inspired Aquavit London boasts two impressive dining rooms, located on the first floor of the restaurant, in the heart of St James’s Market. Known for offering relaxed and quality Scandinavian-style dining amongst an elegant and sophisticated backdrop, the Aquavit London spaces can mould to fit specific event requirements, […]