This morning at the Tate Modern on London’s South Bank in a speech to representatives from across the UK's event and tourism industry, Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt, pledged the Government’s continued support for tourism in England calling on our industry to work in partnership to build on the successes of 2012.
With six months still to go until International Confex 2013, organisers, UBM Live have announced a 70%-sold floor plan and a strong line-up comprising of some of the leading names from across the meetings and events industry.
The UK meetings and events industry will have an Institute of Event Management for professional development following the organisation’s incorporation last week, and endorsement from John Penrose MP, Minister for Tourism & Heritage.
The Britain for Events campaign will deliver a clear message to policy makers and civic leaders at the House of Commons on 5th September, focusing on the impact, economically, culturally and socially, of local events.
You probably know Robert Denholm House without realising it. As you drive up the M23 north towards the M25, it’s the highly impressive building that comes into view on the left hand side. Robert Denholm House has been given approval to extend their capacity for civil ceremonies to accommodate 112, making it one of the largest licensed premises for Civil Ceremonies in Surrey.
The Meetings Show UK's Education Panel has been announced, clearly demonstrating Centaur Exhibition’s commitment to the creation of a show that is as focused on learning and development as it is about networking and exhibiting.
The Vegetarian Society last week presented Lee Gaskins (Head Chef of the Terrace Restaurant and Northamptonshire Chef of the Year) and his team with a Local Organisation Hero Award due to their efforts during National Vegetarian Week 2012. The award was presented for the impressive menu created especially for the Vegetarian Evening held at the Terrace Restaurant at UK meeting venue Highgate House.
Friday 27th July saw the official opening of the Altitude 360° Viewing Gallery, London’s newest visitor attraction. The launch coincided with the arrival of the Olympic flame in London, which passed Altitude during its journey down the Thames on the Royal Barge, Gloriana.
Sundial Venues have once again been honoured as highly rated hotels, as reviewed by customers on TripAdvisor. Barnett Hill in Surrey, Highgate House in Northamptonshire and Woodside in Warwickshire today announce that they have each received TripAdvisor® Certificates of Excellence, which honour top‐rated hotels, restaurants and attractions, reviewed by travellers on the world's largest travel site.
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.
