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Alexandra Palace has joined the growing list of venues to formally adopt the eGuide, a common regulative policy for major UK exhibition venues created by the Association of Event Venues (AEV).

A survey conducted by Church House Conference Centre, a Westminster conference and event venue, has revealed that when looking for AV services 42.3% of event organisers said they would prefer to use an in-house AV team in comparison to just 15.3% preferring to source an external company. The remaining 42.3% revealed that their decision would be driven by price.

The first Principals Agent Hosted Dinner from the meetings industry association (mia), took place at the Emirates Stadium’s Diamond Club. Leading venue finding agents were brought together with venue general managers and principals for open discussion and networking during a Raymond Blanc created dinner.

Kew the Movies 2013

May 22, 2013

Popcorn, picnics and Pimms will be on the menu at Kew Gardens open air cinema. The Richmond venue will be showing classic films in outstanding surroundings, in partnership with Luna Cinema, the UK's most exciting pop up cinema.

With Christmas Party bookings well under way, the events co-ordinator at The Auction House was pleased to meet up with a client at the end of last week to brainstorm for theming their party booked in for Saturday 7th December.

Peyton Events at the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome sees the launch of a partnership combining the finest food and service to complement these glorious and historical buildings. Founded by the renowned restaurateur Oliver Peyton, Peyton Events are now the sole caterer across both sites, catering for all conferences and events.

MPI UK and Ireland Chapter is pleased to announce Miguel Neves, VP of Finance, will this year be recognised by the MPI Recognising Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards as Member of the Year.

On Tuesday 7 May 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a service at The Temple Church for the rededication of the newly restored Temple Church Organ.

Mash Media's Event Production Show (EPS), the annual meeting place for everyone involved in the events industry, has been selected as a finalist in the AEO Excellence Awards 2013.

Liverpool Convention Bureau is boosting its representation of the Liverpool City Region with the addition of ten new members to its portfolio of Liverpool event venues.