De Vere Horsley Estate completes phase one of of £1.2m refurb
De Vere Horsley Estate has unveiled the first phase of a £1.2million refurbishment to 51 of its bedrooms located in Horsley Place, a contemporary hotel which sits alongside the historic mansion house, Horsley Towers in over 75 acres of grounds. The work has already seen 10 new academy double rooms and five new academy superior […]
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 […]
Is Hiring Historic Event Venues Worth It? Learn the Facts
Choosing historic event venues for a corporate event can add elegance, character, and prestige while creating a memorable experience for attendees. From royal palaces to medieval castles and heritage estates, these unique settings can elevate everything from conferences and gala dinners to product launches and networking events. However, alongside their appeal come practical considerations around accessibility, venue […]