News

Sunderland AFC's Stadium of Light will be delighting champagne lovers from across the North East with a special event held at the venue on Friday, 9th May.

The self contained Garden Rooms suite at Dunchurch Park has just concluded a £50k makeover this April!

The Meetings Show and new industry association EVCOM have announced a partnership which is designed to raise the event’s profile and benefit members and attendees.

London Mayor Boris Johnson is keen to back a bid from the capital to host the World Expo in 2025.

Hospitality company Sodexo Prestige has announced record Scottish sales with a growth of £2.7m between 2011 and 2013 thanks to a surge in businesses returning investment back into events for their staff.

Prime Minister David Cameron has endorsed the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Inquiry into events for its ongoing promotion of business tourism in the UK.

The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham has secured a three year deal with the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) following a successful bid from the ICC and Marketing Birmingham.

The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales have submitted plans for an international convention centre with Newport City Council.

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has asked Business Secretary Vince Cable for backing for a 'Special Events Visa' at a meeting in London on 9th April.

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has partnered with Leeds Metropolitan University with the aim of educating students on the realities of conference management.

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) announced both an increase in income and a growth in membership at its 24th AGM, which took place today (7th April) at Church House London.

Event marketing company Evvnt has bought EventSneaker, an events communication startup, as part of its global expansion plans.

Motivcom, owners of Zibrant, P&MM and AYMTM, have reported an 18% fall in gross profit to £12.2m for its meetings and events division in 2013, citing continued budgetary pressures, reduced delegate numbers and a lack of new business.