Whilst welcoming Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt’s acknowledgement of how the biggest event ever staged in Britain has demonstrated Britain’s brilliance in staging world class events, Michael Hirst, Chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership, believes there could be a missed opportunity in recognising how the success of business events held during the Olympics can become a major part of the Games legacy.
International Confex has agreed an exclusive partnership with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) that will see the association deliver a programme of senior level Corporate education each day of the show (19th – 21st March 2013).
The Meetings Show UK has announced a focused Association Conference to take place at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) on 8th July, 2013.
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has announced two new appointments to its senior team, both set to start this month. Marcus Gregs joins the hotel as Executive Chef and Daniel Hollett as Director of Sales and Marketing.
This morning at the Tate Modern on London’s South Bank in a speech to representatives from across the UK's event and tourism industry, Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt, pledged the Government’s continued support for tourism in England calling on our industry to work in partnership to build on the successes of 2012.
With six months still to go until International Confex 2013, organisers, UBM Live have announced a 70%-sold floor plan and a strong line-up comprising of some of the leading names from across the meetings and events industry.
The UK meetings and events industry will have an Institute of Event Management for professional development following the organisation’s incorporation last week, and endorsement from John Penrose MP, Minister for Tourism & Heritage.
The Britain for Events campaign will deliver a clear message to policy makers and civic leaders at the House of Commons on 5th September, focusing on the impact, economically, culturally and socially, of local events.
You probably know Robert Denholm House without realising it. As you drive up the M23 north towards the M25, it’s the highly impressive building that comes into view on the left hand side. Robert Denholm House has been given approval to extend their capacity for civil ceremonies to accommodate 112, making it one of the largest licensed premises for Civil Ceremonies in Surrey.
The Meetings Show UK's Education Panel has been announced, clearly demonstrating Centaur Exhibition’s commitment to the creation of a show that is as focused on learning and development as it is about networking and exhibiting.
