Event Industry News

MAY 1, 2024

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has launched its brand-new membership category, Experiential Venues, designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive and engaging event experiences.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A [MARKETING PERSON] has invited me to share my expertise at a meeting industry event. I’m regularly asked to speak, present, or run a workshop at meeting industry events. ‘Attendees to [MEETING INDUSTRY EVENT] genuinely need the help and expertise of companies and advisors just like yourself.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design! Cross-disciplinary.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The bureau for meetings and conferences in Cambridge and the surrounding area is announcing its 2024 programme of Opendoors events, giving event organisers the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive look at venues in its portfolio. Meeting the managers personally has been a highlight too.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

IACC has today launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide, which shares in-depth strategies and advice on how to reopen venues safely, created specifically for venues hosting meetings, training courses and smaller conferences for up to 150 delegates.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

IACC , the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has launched its brand-new membership category, Experiential Venues , designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive and engaging event experiences.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s leading meeting, conference, and event venues situated in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre. Many function spaces lead directly to the extensive 550 acres of countryside surrounding the resort, available for guests to host all types of events.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Organizing a medical conference that brings results can be stressful. Every day, we help 10 out of the top 20 life science and pharmaceutical companies get the maximum value from their events through technology. Want to jump straight to the list of the best medical conference apps? Why Do You Need A Medical Conference App?

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Conference Care

APRIL 24, 2024

WHAT IS A VENUE FOR GOOD? Our Venue For Good initiative recognises Venues that go above and beyond to have a positive impact on our industry, our environment, and our communities. We assess each venue in line with the UN sustainability goals and take into account any existing accreditations. WHY CARDEN PARK?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) has hosted its 2024 Annual Conference at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. The theme for the conference was titled ‘The Power of Discovery’ and was attended by 143 delegates and supported by 21 exhibitors.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2024

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s most recognised meeting, conference and event venues. Located in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre, The Belfry offers meeting event spaces of all sizes accommodating upto 920 guests.

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Skift

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Venues' Fenchurch Street property in London. Venues Skift Take: When it comes to meeting spaces, ambience is becoming almost as important as functionality. As event organizers move away from generic conference rooms, boutique event companies like Etc. Venues and Convene are starting to expand.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In honor of President’s Day, we couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorite “presidential venues” to host professional meetings and trainings, corporate functions, and team-building experiences. Three of these venues are also featured on the Unique Venues’ On the Road – Washington, D.C.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Conference Oxford is the central point of contact for anyone wishing to hold an event at the University of Oxford and its colleges. They provide a pathway to booking a residential or day conference, a celebratory dinner, an award ceremony, a party or wedding. Contact Marie O’Connor on marie.oconnor@conference-oxford.ox.ac.uk.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

and Canada, Marriott International Non-Traditional Venues: Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Our team of experts find venues that will match your exact needs and it’s a 100% free service. Conferences UK do all the searching for you and negotiate with each venue to ensure you get the best price. Our team propose up to 20 venues that meet your exact requirements, all with full details and […]

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Meet at your place in the country. Welcome to Horwood House Hotel, a venue with extra wow. We’ve recently undergone a £6 million renovation to transform our grade II listed Manor House into a first class destination for events and conferences so that you can meet retreat and relax in the tranquillity of our slice […]

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Unique Venues

JULY 28, 2023

When hosting professional events, planners are searching for a venue that not only satisfies their technical needs, but one that also provides a polished aesthetic and welcoming environment to sustain attendees’ engagement. This year’s Planner’s Choice for Professional Meetings & Conferences provides all of that, and more!

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SevenEvents

MAY 10, 2023

if you’re looking to make an impact when hosting your next conference, you should consider an auditorium venue instead of the classic seated ballroom. 1 wimpole street: 1 wimpole street is one of london’s leading conference and events venues. check out our top auditorium picks in london below.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Meet Cambridge is launching a new service from February 2024, offering last minute bookings for meeting rooms from its venue portfolio for up to 20 people. Venues participating include traditional Colleges through to contemporary buildings, providing the opportunity to meet in a different and unique setting.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2020

This year’s Pharma Forum is focused on pressing topics that resonate beyond the medical-events niche. She emphasized, however, that hotels have many strategies and tactics as part of their “new normal” to make planners feel confident about the hotel environment once events start happening in person again.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

How do you keep your conference ‘hot’ in your delegates’ diaries? Make sure the host venue causes the hairs on your invitees neck’s to stand up. Here’s this month’s little list….

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. Demand for large events has been so strong that we’re currently working with customers to secure availability into future years during peak times in key markets.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 30, 2022

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, June 30, 2022, announced that its annual conference is scheduled to take place at Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC), North Yorkshire, on Wednesday, November 30th. So this year we are excited to have chosen Harrogate Convention Centre as our venue.”

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Tagvenue

MAY 21, 2020

Choosing the right conference venue can make or break your event. This is something that … How to choose a conference venue Read More ».

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Winter Gardens Blackpool also joins mia as a venue member Both Meet Blackpool and Winter Gardens Blackpool have joined the Meetings Industry Association (mia), one of the fastest growing associations in the conference, meetings and events sector, further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events industry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history. Today, the property offers 70,000 sq.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Heart of Midlothian Football Club has unveiled the expansion of its conference and event facilities as part of the club’s long-term goal to grow the business off the pitch. The already well-established conference and events business has introduced six additional meeting and event spaces, all located within the main stand.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is predicting the continuation of steady and consistent growth in quarter one of 2024, following analysis from across its 80+ portfolio. The data not only shows that the industry continues to grow from a strong performance in 2023, but also shows a number of ‘event types’ driving this growth, most notably ‘Roadshows’.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. It permeates so many parts of our lives; inevitably, that includes meetings. The third-ranking category was a venue’s vitality credentials.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. The Van Buren team can also help with event production.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Live events and communications agency Meet & Potato in collaboration with Butlin’s put on The Greatest Show in Town for Poundland. Butlin’s provided the perfect venue, all accommodation, catering and a dedicated event team. One top priority event element was a space to build a Poundland store on site.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 10, 2023

One challenge that a meeting planner faces is selecting unique or out of the ordinary venues. Planners are always trying to outdo themselves for their next event. So it’s vital that a meeting planner provides a fresh agenda as a way to keep the delegates coming back time and time again. The plus – built in decor.

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