CASE STUDY: From beef to beehives, The QEII Centre’s sustainability journey
Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. And while not perfect, the venue has successfully implemented wide-ranging initiatives to progress its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Ahead of Earth […]
ExCeL survey reveals visitor attitudes towards sustainability and social media
Visitors to London’s ExCeL venue are more likely to be eco-conscious and tech-savvy, according to its latest audience insights data. The analysis, focused on UK audiences, also revealed that attendees are mostly millennials, affluent and are highly active on social media, in particular in creating their own original content. The insights are provided by leading […]
Stadium Experience adds five more venues to its line-up
Not-for-profit association Stadium Experience has confirmed five new clubs have joined its roster including Blackpool Football Club, Gloucester Rugby Club, Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Leigh Leopards Rugby Club and Manchester United Women Football Club. This follows eight new members joining Stadium Experience last Autumn. These included; AFC Wimbledon, Arsenal Football Club, Bolton Wanderers Football Club, FC United of Manchester, Murrayfield […]
New hires take QEII Centre’s leadership team to 60% female
London events venue The QEII Centre has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female. Elena joins the venue as Sales […]
AEV reveals working group participants for 2024
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chair and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups. Rachel Parker, AEV director, said: “Our working groups continue to be a vital part of AEV and our sister associations. Last year we held 72 meetings both in person and online equating to 129.5 […]
Center Parcs re-opens Sherwood Forest events facilities after £4.3m refurb
Center Parcs Conferences & Events has completed its £4.5m refurbishment of its dedicated events venue at its Sherwood Forest site, including a significant extension housing four new meeting spaces for smaller groups, and an overall event capacity of up to 550 delegates in total. Other alternations at the facility, known as The Venue, began last […]
VENUE SPOTLIGHT: Lord’s Cricket Ground
Lord’s Cricket Ground is often regarded as the most famous and historic cricket venue in the world. Every cricket player dreams of walking through the iconic Pavilion out onto the hallowed turf, and fans across the planet yearn for the opportunity to witness the grandeur of the Home of Cricket. Every moment at Lord’s is […]
BMA House completes sustainable makeover of Great Hall
London venue BMA House, home to the British Medical Association, has completed a sustainable makeover of its iconic Great Hall, which it says marks another significant step in its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. The renovation of the Great Hall, known for its grandeur and historic significance, has focused on minimising waste and reducing the […]
VENUES MONTH: Everything you need to know about hiring historic venues
Choosing a historic venue for a corporate event in the UK can add a touch of elegance, uniqueness, and prestige. However, hosting events in such venues comes with specific considerations and challenges. For event managers, it’s crucial to weigh several factors to ensure the event’s success while preserving the integrity of the historic site. This […]
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 […]