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“Larger events switching from virtual to live are adding to the demand as enquiries increase 20% week on week for the past 3 weeks”

“Larger events switching from virtual to live are adding to the demand as enquiries increase 20% week on week for the past 3 weeks” Adam Simpson, Director of Marketing, etc.venues “With Plan B restrictions lifted and no likelihood of an imminent return, many event planners are switching larger events from virtual to live.” says Adam […]

Warwick Conferences adds two new spaces to Central Campus Venues

Destination Warwick: New Central Campus Venues spaces to enhance delegate experience Two new spaces have been added to Warwick Conferences’ Central Campus Venues, further improving delegate experience and providing more flexibility for organisers than ever before. Bringing together world-leading culture and leisure, hotel-style accommodation and cutting-edge large-scale venues, the £57.5m Faculty of Art Centre and […]

Tourism Alliance Coronavirus Update – 1st February 2022

·        DCMS CSR Settlement There are indications that DCMS’s internal allocation of the funds they have been allocated by Treasury through the Comprehensive Spending Review progress has ended by announcement of new funding for projects by the Department over the last couple of days. These include: The £560m National Youth Guarantee scheme announced today which comprises: […]

40% of Event Attendees to have Dietary Requirements by 2030 as Industry Moves towards ‘Green Eating’

31st January 2022, UK:  Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The resurgence of trends such as vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as […]

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HBAA has become beam

beam is now the new name of the trade association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector formerly known as the HBAA. More than 90 members and partners attended the online meeting to mark and celebrate the transition and to hear news from beam board members of several major developments and initiatives. Julie Shorrock, beam Membership Director announced that beam would now […]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole Tailors Events Offering for Overnight Stays

12th January 2022, UK: Hilton Birmingham Metropole – one of the UK’s most expansive overnight meetings and events destinations – has unveiled its new-look and highly flexible bedroom options, which are aimed at meeting the evolving needs of its guests. More than 600 of the hotel’s rooms have been upgraded and adapted as part of the venue’s much […]