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Sundial Group’s Warwickshire meeting venue, Woodside and Surrey meeting venue, Barnett Hill have displayed an on-going dedication to offering customers an outstanding experience leading to the “Venue Verdict Gold Standard Accreditation” for the period July 2011 – June 2012.

The Kelmarsh Hall Wedding Experience returns this September, with even more hand-picked suppliers ready to help couples plan their perfect day.

Casa Brasil at London’s Somerset House officially opened this morning (Friday 27th July 2012). The neo-classical Thames-side venue will host Casa Brasil, home of the Brazilian Olympic Committee and Rio 2016™ during London 2012.

Lindley Venue Catering, the specialist sports stadia catering division of The Lindley Group, has beaten off stiff competition to win the prestigious five-year contract to provide all match day and non-match day catering services and develop the conference, banqueting and events business for premiership club Tottenham Hotspur FC.

As the Government embarks today on a series of high level business summits to encourage more trade and investment in Britain, the UK Events industry is calling upon the Prime Minister and other Ministers to do more to help attract international business events and world conferences to Britain, and support the use of meetings, conferences and exhibitions to promote research and scientific development, trade and exports.

The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Team is basing itself at the Vale Resort in Hensol as they prepare for the London 2012 Games.

International Confex has announced plans to create a Destination Village at the 2013 show. The feature will form part of the International sector and is the first in a series of new experiences launching next year (19-21 March 2013).

Fundraising event organiser Under the Posts has held another successful celebrity lunch at Church House Conference Centre.

John Penrose, Minister for Tourism & Heritage is once again throwing his weight behind the Britain for Events campaign. This commitment builds on the Minister’s proactive involvement in the 2011/12 initiative, culminating in his presence at International Confex 2012.

Following on from the success of the first MPI and a Pint networking evening earlier this month, MPI UK and Ireland Chapter is gearing up for the next events in its Summer of Fun Series.

A new collection of unique treatments, ideal for those who want a taste of summer on their skin in absence of the real thing, is being unveiled at the Vale Resort’s newly refurbished spa.

Merlin Events has teamed up with Sternberg Clarke to launch ‘The Kate Factor’, the search for the nation’s next Kate Middleton lookalike. There is no doubt The Duchess of Cambridge’s popularity has soared seeing her dubbed as the nation’s sweetheart.

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) will host an exclusive government briefing at the House of Commons as part of the Britain for Events campaign. The event, sponsored by Nick de Bois MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, will take place in the House of Commons Members Dining Room on 5th September 2012.

Michael Hirst OBE, Chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Tourism Alliance, the tourism industry’s umbrella body, representing over fifty organisations.

There is no better way to see the sights of London than cruising down the River Thames, enjoying delicious food from Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts.

For ladies who are serious about golf and even more serious about being pampered, the Vale Resort caters for the ultimate girls getaway. Heavy on the putting with just enough pampering to rejuvenate those aching muscles after a challenging 18 holes.

During his speech at the Britain For Events conference yesterday, Micheal Hirst announced the commencement of The UK Economic Impact Study (UKEIS).

Senior industry professionals backed Britain at the launch of the Britain for Events 2012/13 campaign last night. Over 100 events industry professionals attended the launch at IET London: Savoy Place as well as representatives from government and business including UK Sport, the Tourism Alliance, DCMS, and UK Border Agency.

International Confex has unveiled its three-year vision for the show, encompassing a week-long programme of industry events built around the main exhibition taking place 19-21 March 2013, in what will become known as Confex Week.

The Meetings Show UK is continuing to grow its team with the appointments of an additional Sales Manager and Hosted Buyer Manager. The rapidly growing team at Centaur Exhibitions (the Show organiser) has already achieved significant success through a range of partnerships and commitments from across the industry.

Interest for seasonal hospitality at Chelsea Football Club has increased to such a level that the club is on the verge of selling out its 5,500 seats, 50 executive boxes and 17 private suites well before the 2012-13 season kicks off.

Notts County FC – acknowledged as the oldest established football league club in the world - has appointed Lindley Venue Catering to provide high quality match day and non-match day catering services and to bring a fresh, new and dynamic approach to managing the sales and marketing for events, conference and banqueting business at the club’s Meadow Lane stadium.

The Britain for Events campaign 2012/13 launches officially this week, 4th July with an event comprising of a panel discussion on where the industry stands in 2012 and the message to business and government to support the industry’s growth.