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Last year saw 36 new exhibitions take place at EC&O Venues, 15 of which were consumer shows, a further 20 were trade exhibitions, and a grand total of 27 of these shows were launch shows at the venues.

A recent survey carried out by Conference Cambridge found that the availability of the latest meetings technology is one of the most important factors when people choose a venue for a conference or corporate event.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has been announced as the official News Café sponsor at International Confex 2008.

A new online presence for the The Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre will make it easier for organisers to plan their events at the venue complex.

Caroo, Tarsus' online media division, which is behind venues.org.uk and its sister site tsnn.co.uk, has created a brand new look for the official UK exhibition industry website Exhibitions.co.uk.

Clarion Events has just completed a new deal with the NEC which will see International Caravan & Motorhome at the venue till to 2010.

The Westminster Collection (TWC) annual showcase will take place on Tuesday 5 February 2008 at Savoy Place between 4.30pm and 8.30pm.

Visitors to International Confex 2008 will be given a first-look at The Convention Centre, Dublin, combining the award-winning management experience of The International Convention Centre, Birmingham with the dynamic and vibrant location of Dublin's Spencer Dock, which is set to open in 2010.

Whittlebury Hall Hotel has donated more than 150 televisions to local good causes, after the recent refurbishment to its 211 bedrooms.

The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) has chosen Edinburgh as the venue for its annual conference next spring bringing up to 800 delegates at the sharp end of dealing with the impact of the fallout from the turmoil in the banking industry.