People deliver satisfaction: that’s the leading conclusion from a new independent study, commissioned by Warwick Conferences, into the factors that affect customer satisfaction in the events, meetings and conference market.
In recent years the budget companies allocate for conferences and meetings has taken a hit. Many companies have resorted to web conferences and video conferencing tools to reduce costs, but there is still no substitute for face-to-face meetings. In fact, in 2012 a survey conducted by Catalogues 4 Business found that networking is now used by nearly three out of five (58%) UK companies, a sign that companies today prefer to deepen relationships by face-to-face contact.
It may seem early to start thinking about Christmas but when it comes to booking a venue for your staff Christmas party or a Christmas get together with family and friends, now is the best time to be looking. Venues can get booked up pretty early in the year so starting your search now will mean you have the best choice possible and there are a number of early bird discounts available so you can save money as well!
Staff and leisure members at the Vale Resort in Hensol, south Wales have raised a staggering £18,000 for one of Wales’ leading cancer charities - in just two months.
The Minister for Prisons, Jeremy Wright MP joined guests from the judiciary and legal professions on Monday 17 June 2013 at Middle Temple for a fundraising event in aid of prison charity Fine Cell Work. The evening was hosted by Fine Cell Work’s chairman His Honour Geoffrey Rivlin QC, and Lady Justice Rafferty.
A young Cardiff golfer has shunned the life of a tournament professional to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a teaching pro at the Vale Resort Golf Academy, near Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Corporate hospitality is a proven relationship building tool according to a brand new Summer Hospitality Report by Keith Prowse, the UK’s leading corporate hospitality provider.
If you are looking to book a conference venue in Central London for the very first time it can be a very daunting task. In Central London alone there are hundreds of potential conference venues of all shapes and sizes. The type of venue you choose not only says a lot about your company's credibility, but can also be the difference between a successful event and a damp squib. To assist, here is what you need to consider when booking a central London conference venue:
Hilton Worldwide, one of the largest hospitality companies in the world, is hosting a tradeshow on Thursday, 27th June 2013, at The Waldorf Hilton. The event will provide an unrivalled opportunity to network with the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands, including among others, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.
Wales’ young golfing sensation, Rhys Pugh, has added to his recent string of success with a victory at the Welsh Open Stroke Play Championships. The 18-year old from Pontypridd, who is part of the Vale Resort’s men’s golf team, fought off competition from some of the UK and Europe’s top amateur players to take first position at the competition, held at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.
