As mentioned in last month’s editorial, the Venues team will be exhibiting at The Meetings Show this July. It will be the second year that we have taken a stand at the show, which is the must attend event for those involved in the UK’s meeting industry.
The AmaZing Venues group is certainly deserving of its name. Since 2008, the company has rescued historic venues throughout Britain from various states of disrepair, ensuring that they remain for future generations to cherish. The iconic venues, nestled in stunning locations, provide truly memorable event spaces that combine character and heritage.
Many of you may have noticed a number of changes to the Venues.org.uk website recently. We have been working hard on adding new features to enhance the venue search capabilities and to better display the spectacular venues listed with us. We have also been working on a new mobile-friendly version of the site, which was completed just two weeks ago.
Yarnfield Park is situated in Staffordshire, in the heart of the Midlands. With over 25 flexible event spaces, extensive accommodation and a professional and knowledgeable events team, the centre provides an ideal environment for training programmes, conferences and meetings.
Tourism is the 5th biggest industry and the 3rd largest employer in the UK, generating £127 billion per year. 35% of the UK visitor economy is made up of events and London remains the most popular choice in the UK.
Park Plaza Hotels has officially launched an Indoor Positioning System (IPS) in the group's Westminster Bridge venue. Available as a part of the venue’s event app, and as the result of a partnership with events agency The Live Group, the IPS will help conference attendees orientate themselves and find others on an interactive floorplan which tracks their movements in real time.
Thousands gathered to be informed and inspired at the co-located industry events, International Confex and Event Production Show at Olympia, London on 18th and 19th February. The shows impressed visitors with a mix of interactive activities, dynamic content and networking opportunities, and visitors have showed their appreciation on Twitter.
Manchester Metropolitan University has continued to hold sustainability and community engagement as core values as it looks to offer conference and event facilities in some of the UK’s greenest venues.
From design to tech, the meetings and events industry is in a constant state of change. The rise in event apps, big data, event communities and fully immersive events are all a reflection of the need to drive attendee engagement and measure the success of events.
Opening to the public for one night only, The Deck is being transformed into a stunning pop-up restaurant for Valentine’s Day, offering spectacular views of the twinkling lights of London for a romantic evening to be treasured.
