In a recent survey released by national tourist board VisitEngland, Hull has made the top 20 for most visited English cities for business trips. Hull & East Yorkshire Conferences, Visit Hull & East Yorkshire's dedicated business tourism team are delighted with the 9% increase on business visits which has resulted in the top 20 position.
In celebration of the outstanding achievement by Andy Murray, Buckinghamshire venues, Stoke Mandeville Stadium and Aylesbury Tennis Club, are swinging into the tennis season with free sessions this summer for all ages and abilities.
Harbour & Jones Events created an incredible pop-up orchard on 19th June in the bare brick vaults of Westminster venue, RSA House, to launch its campaign to save declining orchards. More than 190 event industry professionals including representatives from M&C Saatchi, Banks Sadler, DUAL Group, and Industri UK attended.
The North West coastal resort of Southport has announced the opening of two new conference and events spaces in the town; The Atkinson cultural centre and the Southport Genting Casino.
The Victorian ice wells beneath central London event venue, the waterside London Canal Museum, have been lit with a dramatic new LED lighting scheme that is sure to provide a talking point at many a private function.
Church House Conference Centre says there is increased interest in web streaming events, as demonstrated by the results of its AV survey.
With a week to go until the Meetings Show UK opens at London’s Olympia, its organiser, Centaur Exhibitions, has released its official event app powered by DoubleDutch to engage attendees, and capture leads for exhibitors.
London venue consortium, Unique Venues of London (UVL), has welcomed two new members, the Serpentine Gallery (pictured) and The Museum of London Docklands.
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) awarded 21 gongs at its 2013 AEO Excellence Awards on 21 June at London’s Old Billingsgate.
Industry association Eventia has developed a new session for the second day of The Summer Eventia 2013 to move corporate social responsibility into the mainstream.
