Birmingham and the region is to showcase some of the highlights of a busy 2015 calendar to a global audience at IMEX Frankfurt this week (20-22 May) as they look to build upon enquiries from the past two exhibitions, which had a potential economic impact of £3million.
Central London event venue, Church House Conference Centre, is to host football legends and celebrities for a VIP screening of a live England match during the Fifa World Cup in Brazil.
Manchester has significantly strengthened its reputation as a destination for international conferences, gaining ten places above its 2012 position in the International Congress and Convention Association's (ICCA) annual report.
The Lowry has won a Highly Commended Award in the Business Tourism category at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014 Ceremony.
The NEC has become the first live events business to sign up to the national Child Safe Zones programme, an initiative that aims to provide an easily recognised service to communicate lost child policies and makes a clear statement about visitor safety.
CEME Conference Centre is the first AIM Gold venue in Essex and East London. The venue adds substantial value for their clients and, together with them being a World Host venue, ensures delivery of the highest levels of quality standards and customer service.
A survey, commissioned by Southport Conferences, has revealed that extending business visits within the UK for leisure continues to remain popular with business travellers, with individuals being particularly enticed by discounts and added value.
Hilton London Kensington has unveiled its new-look meetings and event spaces, following a full refurbishment. Taking inspiration from London’s parks, including nearby Hyde Park, the hotel has undergone a complete makeover of its ten conference rooms. Encompassing the theme of a ‘walk in the park’, the refurbished rooms offer guests a sophisticated and tranquil setting in which to work and relax.
The ICC Birmingham is set to open the Vox Conference Centre at Resorts World Birmingham in mid 2015.
The 2014 Britain for Events campaign launches this week with an extensive national print, broadcast and digital campaign designed to represent the best of the UK events industry.
