Its the event you have all been waiting for! The first beam All Members Meeting of 2025 is arriving in Manchester.

With an agenda packed full of the hottest industry topics followed a night to remember – make sure you join us.


Event Details:

When:   30 April 2025
Where:  Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel

Registration & Costs:

To secure your space, please register here, stating your membership status.

beam Supplier Member:

Early Bird Offer – until 31st March 2025

  • Meeting and Dinner- £105.00 + VAT
  • Meeting only – £65.00 + VAT
  • Dinner only – £70.00 + VAT

Regular Ticket – from 1st April 2025

  • Meeting and Dinner – £115.00 + VAT
  • Meeting only – £70.00 + VAT
  • Dinner only – £75.00 + VAT

beam Agent Member:

  • Early Bird – £45.00 + VAT (until 31st March 2025)
  • Regular Ticket – £55.00 + VAT (from 1st April 2025)

Accommodation Information:

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel is offering a special rate for beam attendees of £110 (excluding VAT). This rate is subject to availability. To secure your booking, please contact the hotel directly by calling 0161 7511 412. When making your reservation, be sure to quote: 3004 beam ME .

Agenda:

10am – Coffee and networking

10.30am – Welcome

10.45am – Sessions begin

1pm – lunch and networking

2pm – Session recommence

5.30pm – Day finish

7pm – Welcome drink and network

7.30pm – Dinner

9pm – Entertainment

Midnight – Carriages

We look forward to welcoming you!


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Featured blog articles

Joint first options – the benefits, challenges and frustrations
A debate has erupted on how hotels and booking agents navigate the complexities of holding hotel space with everything constantly changing. One of the most intriguing and controversial trends over recent years in this process is the use of joint first options.
Why Sustainability in Events Can’t Wait — And What We Can Do About It
At the recent beam Members Meeting in Manchester, Sam Cande and Sue Robinson from Greengage delivered a powerful presentation on Sustainability for Events
Stronger together – Insights from beam’s board on growth, advocacy, and member empowerment
At beam’s All Members Meeting on 30 April 2025 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly, Chair Louisa Watson led a panel discussion with members of the beam Board. Vice Chair David Tremmil, Finance Director Linden Beattie, Marketing Director Ben Hull, and Joint Commercial Directors Tracy Winsworth and Ben Hioco shared insights into how beam empowers members, its plans, and opportunities for members, and how we can all play a part in shaping its future

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What you need before applying

Make sure you have the following ready to upload:

  • Legal/business registration proof
    Document showing the legal form and ownership of your business (e.g. certificate of incorporation or equivalent).
  • Business registration & tax ID
    Your official business registration number and/or tax registration number.
  • Business bank account proof
    A bank letter or statement in the business name.
  • One recommendation letter
    From an IATA airline, a GDS (e.g. Amadeus, Sabre), or a major travel industry supplier.
  • Travel-services licence (if applicable)
    Only needed if your country requires a licence to sell travel services.
  • Signed TIDS Terms & Conditions
    These are included in the application and must be accepted before submitting.