Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Unique Venues of London, a professional body representing more than 80 of the capital’s heritage and culturally significant event spaces, is entering a partnership with the Event Marketing Association (EMA), the only UK association that exists exclusively for corporate in-house event professionals.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Regent’s University London has appointed Neil Brooke as Director of Catering & Events. Neil, who has a wealth of industry knowledge and understanding of the events landscape, started his career in food and beverage in Manchester 23 years ago and has held senior catering roles in London since 2011.

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JUNE 7, 2022

ExCeL London has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Michelle Kemp as director of marketing & communications. . Michelle began her career working as an event organiser before moving into marketing roles for major international brands including Marks & Spencer and The Jockey Club.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Mermaid London has announced a £1 day delegate pledge throughout 2023 as part of a new partnership with homelessness charity, Streets of London , to boost funding for specialist support in aid of those living on the streets across the capital.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Over 200 stakeholders in global Esports brands attended the Science Museum last week (Tuesday 27 th February) for the Esports Summit, which the museum hosted in partnership with London & Partners, the business growth and destination agency for London. Power Up was fantastic, showing London’s strong support for gaming.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Academic Venue Solutions (AVS), the consortium dedicated to working with academic venues in the UK, has signed up four new venues all based in the UK’s capital city London; London Metropolitan University, Queen Mary Venues, University of West London and the iconic Royal College of Music.

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MARCH 25, 2024

We saw an opportunity and the team wanted to go for it,” comments Kat Winfield, BMA House’s Venue Manager. Following a sustained focus, including the development of specialist packages, marketing collateral and dedicated sales resource, we saw 50 enquires for £750k deliver nine confirmed bookings last year.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Roger Hooker ExCel London named Hooker chief operating officer. Before this, he spent time overseeing the event venues outside London for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Megan Madrigal Madrigal is director of marketing for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

London mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked plans to plonk a big bright MSG Sphere venue in the middle of Stratford, concluding that East London is not a suitable place to replicate the Vegas entertainment complex.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

One of the UK’s most famous live car shows is back for a ninth year at the iconic West London venue from 24 to 26 February. This February sees The London Classic Car Show, the capital’s premier automotive event, return to Olympia London for the first time since 2020. The show is the season-opening event […]

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JANUARY 24, 2024

If you are looking for a historically rich venue with state-of-the-art technology and a comprehensive hospitality service in central London, with on-site hotel accommodation, 8 Northumberland Avenue is the perfect solution for your event.

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JANUARY 11, 2024

Heart of London events venue, The Mermaid London, is thrilled to announce its partnership with leading mental health charity, SANE.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Olympia London announces details for a new conference centre opening in 2026. This addition is part of the £1.3bn regeneration of the iconic venue as it becomes the cornerstone of London’s new visitor destination.

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MARCH 26, 2020

Venues may be temporarily closed, but the majority of the industry hasn’t stopped working. . Data from venues and buyers is signalling that despite the sudden slowdown, coupled with postponements and cancellations, they are still receiving enquiries for later in the year and even receiving bookings. .

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

RCP London Events is ending 2022 with some positive event statistics. The central London events venue, which hosts hundreds of events per year for a wide range of organisations including associations, charities, medical companies and the wider corporate community across several sectors, today announces trading at 90% of 2019 income in 2022.

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JULY 6, 2023

Venue Search London and the London Christmas Party Show have just published the results of their recent survey of over 160 corporate event buyers, revealing the changing trends and plans for companies’ 2023 end-of year celebrations.

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MARCH 14, 2024

ExCeL London has announced the appointment of Kerrie Kemp to the role of Director of Venue Operations, further bolstering its leadership team and operational readiness ahead of the venue’s forthcoming expansion.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Plans to build a massive £25 million super party boat on the Thames have been scrapped, marking what organisers have said is a “sad day” for London. The Oceandiva, a floating events venue planned to hold up to 1,000 people, will return to EU waters, its owners have said. Entertainment firm Smart Group hoped the […]

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

London’s largest exhibition and conference centre ExCeL is calling on the events industry – including visitors, organisers, exhibitors and suppliers – to share images they’ve taken in and around the venue for potential inclusion in a new permanent artwork.

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JUNE 25, 2020

IET London: Savoy Place carries a timeless grandeur and commanding presence, visible from London’s South Bank as you cross Waterloo Bridge, and offers panoramic views over the River Thames from its roof terrace. For more intimate events, Savoy Place boasts a characterful Library and a series of 11 smaller meeting rooms.

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JULY 6, 2018

Unique Venues of London unveiled Borough Market as the newest member to join the association that this year sees it celebrating its 25 th anniversary. Borough Market is London’s oldest and most renowned food market, championing the very best of British and international produce.

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MARCH 18, 2022

After a 26-month absence, Story Events’ long-awaited summer exhibition saw 743 event agents and corporate buyers reconnect with over 100 of London’s best summer venues and event suppliers at Banking Hall on March 15 th and 16 th. Story CEO, Sam Gill, was delighted with the wider exhibitor feedback. Photo: AMMP/Maciek Musialek.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

MCN Motorcycle Show kick-starts packed calendar including Bett, ICE London and the International Liver Congress InfoSecurity & Shoptalk Europe amongst shows making debut at ExCeL Work to begin shortly on venue’s 25,000sqm expansion programme – Visitors to benefit from opening of Elizabeth line later in the year.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

We’re glad to announce that Friends House won the ‘Best Venue for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) award at the London Venue and Catering Awards 2023. The ceremony took place on Friday 24 November, with fellow London venues and caterers shortlisted.

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MAY 15, 2020

Venue Search London has some great up-to-date insights into London corporate event buyers’ sentiment around their event plans for the Autumn and Christmas seasons. You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

ExCeL London has recorded its highest number of new event launches since 2017, rounding off a successful 2022 and further cementing the return of the £32.1 Despite not hosting events for the first six weeks of 2022 due to the pandemic, the carbon neutral venue hosted 16 brand new shows – […]. billion UK events industry.

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JUNE 19, 2023

The Meetings Show’s 2023 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will be the first event held onboard Oceandiva London, the new state-of-the-art sustainable events vessel operated by the UK’s leading hospitality and events company, Smart Group.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

As we head into the final days of 2023, Venues of Excellence, reflects on its most successful year ever, welcoming 12 fantastic new independent venues into the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium. Over the past two months, the consortium has welcomed three new venues.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We are a historic and iconic venue located in the heart of London. We believe that events should be accessible for all, and as such have ensured our spaces reflect that. Our beautiful Grade II listed building has stunning heritage features, yet modern facilities and amenities, enabling inclusive events.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading collection of exceptional venues has welcomed 4 new venues into the consortium. We have welcomed 16 new venues in the last eighteen months and have a growing prospect list. The venue is ideal for an exclusive use event, where privacy and attention to detail is key.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Events @ No 6 is a union of nine bright meeting rooms alongside airy, relaxed open spaces. Room capacity ranges up to 210 and the dedicated meeting rooms all include the latest AV equipment for reliable and professional working experiences. Flexible breakout areas allow delegates a chance to refresh and refuel in naturally lit, open […]

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This December it returns to the UK for the first time since 2019, at Olympia London, for its one and only UK date of 2022. Whether you call them sneakers, or call them trainers, they are undeniably some of the hottest fashion property on the market. likes ( [link] ). Kai Kicks ( [link] ). Monster Energy ( [link] ).

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JANUARY 3, 2024

ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, enters the new year with an exciting new appointment. It is announced today that Andy O’Sullivan joins ASM’s growing team as the new Chief Executive Officer of Olympia London.

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MAY 3, 2023

instagram has become a powerful marketing tool for businesses and the hospitality industry is no exception. from restaurants and bars to event spaces and hotels, there are plenty of instagrammable venues across the uk that offer unique experiences and photo opportunities for social media users.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Central Hall Venues has appointed Custard to support the growth of business meetings and events at its iconic locations in the heart of London, York and Edinburgh. Sarah Franczak, Chief Operating Officer at Central Hall Venues, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Custard.

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JULY 6, 2023

Venue Search London and the London Christmas Party Show have just published the results of their recent survey of over 160 corporate event buyers, revealing the changing trends and plans for companies’ 2023 end-of year celebrations. Most of these will be booking their parties in the next two months.

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MARCH 16, 2023

The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium, Venues of Excellence (VOE) is expanding its Advisory Group of member venues, welcoming Mark Field FIH, Operations Director, Victory Services Club. The Advisory Group comprises of senior leaders from a selection of member venues throughout the UK.

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