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In a bid to shape its 30th anniversary show in line with industry needs and trends, International Confex held its first Buyer Advisory Board of the year in early June. Attendees to the board meeting included Alexis Butler from Zibrant, Michael Foreman from Kenes UK, Patrick Delany of Ovation and Mike Kershaw of Concerto Group coming together to support the ambition of the show to become a world class experience.

Stoke Mandeville Stadium is to host the unveiling ceremony of Sir Ludwig Guttmann’s statue on Sunday 24th June starting from 12.00pm.

IET London: Savoy Place will host the launch of the 2012-13 Britain for Events campaign, taking place on Wednesday, 4th July.

Liverpool Convention Bureau is today celebrating local venues and attractions after its 2012 Annual Tourism Awards.

Thorpe Park is set to launch ‘Thrill Bill The Challenge’ a new teambuilding activity that takes on the classic treasure hunt formula, and gives it a sharp technological edge. Using the latest Samsung Galaxy Tablets, installed with a unique GPS App which interacts with Google Maps, teams will use their wits to navigate through Thorpe Park looking for 30 hotspots.

Twenty Unique Venues of London (UVL) members are among the attractions and venues in the capital that will be passed by the Olympic Torch on its approach to the Olympic Park.

Champions League winners and F.A. Cup winners Chelsea F.C have joined the increasing number of top brands in the Venues portfolio.

Theatre Royal Bath, one of the country’s most prestigious regional theatres, has appointed Lindley Heritage to manage and develop all aspects of the catering and hospitality services at the theatre’s Vaults Restaurant, theatre bars, and the 1805 Rooms which are used for functions.

To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Church House Conference Centre - one of Westminster’s most sophisticated venues – invited clients and staff to a Diamond Jubilee High Tea on Friday, June 1st.

The Oysters - the leading collection of over 20 international tourist boards and convention bureaux - has formed an exclusive marketing partnership with The Meetings Show UK.