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A historic castle in south Wales is reopening as a wedding venue for the 2014 season following the first phase of a multi-million pound refurbishment to restore it to its former glory.

Madame Tussauds are to host their very first Pop Up Supper Club on Friday 14th February. The 'Loved Up' Supper Club is for couples and lovers wanting to avoid the usual cheesy offerings around London town. The venue will be transformed into the fabulous supper club with beautifully lit tables for two (or more if required), a delicious 3 course dinner by Brit Award caterers Payne & Gunter and the very cool Nate James providing awesome, soulful cabaret.

Brighton and Hove City Council are celebrating being awarded two international standards for environmental management and sustainable events.

A talented Sodexo Prestige chef has created a big noise when he turned up to take part in a cookery competition – with 40 of his own pots and pans. Despite raising a clangour, and a few eyebrows, Tom Beauchamp eventually walked away with first prize.

Center Parcs’ new Woburn Forest Village in Bedfordshire is now taking bookings in preparation for the launch of its new meetings and events wing in October 2014.

Southport Conferences and specialist PR and communications agency Davies Tanner have announced that they will be teaming up to work on a research project looking at the habits of business travellers and their desire for extending business trips for leisure.

Organisers have announced that a host of new exhibitors have signed up for International Confex's 2014 outing.

Birmingham City Council is considering selling landmarks such as the National Exhibition Centre, the LG Arena, the National Indoor Arena (NIA) and the International Convention Centre to pay legal claims totalling more than £1bn.

HBAA, the hotel booking agents association, held its 2014 annual dinner at Novotel London West on 10th January. The much anticipated dinner was attended by the most members yet and was heralded a resounding success.

Forget a bunch of red roses this year – men who want to give something more imaginative this Valentine’s Day should go for the Dozen Red Roses Massage at the Vale Resort in South Wales as part of an overnight romantic break away.