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Fundraising event organiser Under the Posts has held another successful celebrity lunch at Church House Conference Centre.

John Penrose, Minister for Tourism & Heritage is once again throwing his weight behind the Britain for Events campaign. This commitment builds on the Minister’s proactive involvement in the 2011/12 initiative, culminating in his presence at International Confex 2012.

Following on from the success of the first MPI and a Pint networking evening earlier this month, MPI UK and Ireland Chapter is gearing up for the next events in its Summer of Fun Series.

A new collection of unique treatments, ideal for those who want a taste of summer on their skin in absence of the real thing, is being unveiled at the Vale Resort’s newly refurbished spa.

Merlin Events has teamed up with Sternberg Clarke to launch ‘The Kate Factor’, the search for the nation’s next Kate Middleton lookalike. There is no doubt The Duchess of Cambridge’s popularity has soared seeing her dubbed as the nation’s sweetheart.

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) will host an exclusive government briefing at the House of Commons as part of the Britain for Events campaign. The event, sponsored by Nick de Bois MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, will take place in the House of Commons Members Dining Room on 5th September 2012.

Michael Hirst OBE, Chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has been elected as the new Chairman of the Tourism Alliance, the tourism industry’s umbrella body, representing over fifty organisations.

There is no better way to see the sights of London than cruising down the River Thames, enjoying delicious food from Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts.

For ladies who are serious about golf and even more serious about being pampered, the Vale Resort caters for the ultimate girls getaway. Heavy on the putting with just enough pampering to rejuvenate those aching muscles after a challenging 18 holes.

During his speech at the Britain For Events conference yesterday, Micheal Hirst announced the commencement of The UK Economic Impact Study (UKEIS).