Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. All-Inclusive is All Around Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa is anticipated to open in the Dominican Republic by the end of 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Greengage Solutions has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Sustainability Awards that will be presented at a ceremony in London in May.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mandy Jennings, CEO and Owner of Venues of Excellence reflects on 2024 and the power of the sales and marketing consortium for independent venues. As 2024 draws to a close, Mandy Jennings, CEO, reflects on the incredible progress and achievements of the past 12 months for the consortium and its member venues.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. Meeting profs can expect to have more breathing room when selecting venues, as the increased supply should ease some of the current space constraints.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

One of central Londons leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has recorded its best trading quarter to date. The South Bank venue, which opened its doors in 2008, has achieved a 13.6% Looking ahead it seems its a trend that is set to continue into 2025 for 15Hatfields.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unique London events venue, Church House, Westminster , has had a record-breaking year for Christmas party bookings, with eight taking place this festive season and one already confirmed for Christmas 2025. Such confidence in Church House is reflected in the abundance of award wins and nominations it achieved in 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

by Simon Hainsworth, Managing Director of Corporate & Sporting Events [CSE] Whether the focus is badminton or business, each new year sees a plethora of sporting events and conferences take place across the globe. The future is greener Sustainability is not a new concept, but it remains as relevant as ever in 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Drayton Manor Resort joins Venues of Excellence Drayton Manor Resort in Tamworth, West Midlands is the latest member to join Venues of Excellence (VOE) in 2025. As a renowned destination with outstanding corporate meeting and event facilities, they are a perfect fit for our prestigious consortium of unique and diverse venues.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

And that makes it critical for conference organizers to ensure that their first-time attendees are set up for successparticularly as a tidal wave of newcomers continues to flood the b-to-b event landscape. Providing first-time attendees with both a comfortable and valuable experience, however, requires a measured approach.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The UKs largest charitable social enterprise leisure provider – GLL – will add Westminster Boating Base to its portfolio of unique and first class event venues when it takes on management and operations on behalf of the Westminster Boating Base charity from 1 March 2025, following an agreement struck with the charitys trustees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Scheduled for 24 th April 2025, this first-of-its-kind awards ceremony will honour outstanding contributions to mentoring. Fast Forward15 Mentoring Awards The proud partner is The Mermaid London, a high-profile conference and events venue in the City.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again!

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

With only six months to go before the opening of The Masters Suite , demand for The Belfry Hotel & Resorts flagship new events venue continues to soar with a staggering 43million-worth of enquiries to date. With construction having progressed ahead of schedule, the venue is opening one month earlier than originally planned.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference centre, has been chosen to host the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians’ (BIALL) annual conference in 2025. Leanne Bladen, Eastside Rooms’ Director of Sales and Marketing said: “Hosting BIALL’s annual conference is an honour for us.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals expressing confidence in its future and noting planned increases in meetings budgets, as revealed in the 14th Annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast by Amex GBT Meetings & Events. Venue Updates The New Orleans Ernest N.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable More planners are prioritizing eco-conscious venues and destinations. Today’s elite corporate clients expect more than just recycling programs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

The appointment comes as the SEC enters its 40 th year and accelerates an ambitious growth plan that will see its venues continue to attract the biggest artists and events, and deliver significant financial return for Scotland and Glasgow. Dominic joins during an exciting year for the venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Exhibition White City, one of West London’s leading event venues, is preparing for an exciting new chapter as its partnership with the iconic Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace residency, the world’s most immersive roller rink experience, rolls into its next phase.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The outdoor event destination introduces a new end-of-year festivities offering for businesses Center Parcs Conferences & Events announces the launch of its first ever end-of-year festive event package for business clients – Festive Meetings in the Forest – available at both its Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

Kind regards, Adam For immediate release 24 March, 2025 BMA House commemorates 100 years as the home of the British Medical Association BMA House has commenced a year-long commemoration of its 100th anniversary as the headquarters of The British Medical Association. Good morning, please find below the latest news from BMA House.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Red Bull Technology Group predicts that luxury experiences will continue to be a key driver in the 2025 events market, as the F1 brand maintains focus on its infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities. Across the site, Red Bull Technology Group can cater for a variety of conferences and events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks. 29, 2025 Nov. 15, 2025 Jan. million people). 22-27, 202 Oct. 12, 2024 – Dec.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 17, 2025

It wasnt until Laura Nelson was invited to speak at a womens entrepreneurial conference on a wellness panel, that she realized she wasnt alone in her perception of alcohols role in events. But when you have to go to a conference, you don’t get a choice of who you’re hanging out with or what’s in front of you.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to unveil the second installment of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series. The guides, released over 12 months, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

ICC Wales will welcome more than 1,900 delegates, 320 exhibitors and 90 speakers when the venue hosts the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Annual Conference and Exhibition in October 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Available in the 900-year-old castle and the 16 th century Maidens Tower, the 24-hour day delegate rate is perfect for corporate meetings, conferences, and training days.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 30, 2025

AGF (A Greener Future) reveals 34 events, venues and innovators from 14 countries as finalists in theInternational AGF Awards 2025, sponsored by Skydiamond. The ceremony […]

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

For meeting profs planning MENA events, Expo City Dubais Dubai Exhibition Centre and Expo Village provide a compelling venue that promises world-class facilities within a sustainable community. Melbourne is scheduled to be added to the list in December 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Central Hall Westminster has made four new appointments two event managers, a finance director and finance assistant to strengthen its team and help support the businesss growth plans into 2025. Sarah Ainsworth, chief executive of Central Hall Venues, said: This is an exciting time for Iain to join our team.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Londons Allianz Stadium, Twickenham is delighted to launch its spring and summer 2025 season, highlighting a variety of outdoor events and corporate hospitality spaces for guests to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and unique outdoor experiences. In addition to these outdoor gems, The Lock combines indoor comfort with the charm of the outdoors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2025

Londons Allianz Stadium, Twickenham is delighted to launch its spring and summer 2025 season, highlighting a variety of outdoor events and corporate hospitality spaces for guests to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and unique outdoor experiences. In addition to these outdoor gems, The Lock combines indoor comfort with the charm of the outdoors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Belfry Hotel & Resort , in West Midlands, has received overwhelming interest resulting in millions of pounds in enquiries following the launch of its flagship new events venue, The Masters Suite in April. We knew there was demand for a dynamic, large-scale events space in the Midlands but, having already received over £5.5

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

and international conferences and found that from the main stage to the booths and in the hands-on labs, the focus was on taking real action based on what is happening in convention rooms today. In fact, the program kicked off with a celebration of excellence at The NOVO music venue in the Grammy Museum at L.A. The post IAEE Expo!

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

As a leading convention centre committed to safety and security, ICC Wales has been a strong advocate for Martyns Law since early 2022, supporting Figens mission for venues to step up their security provision to keep staff and visitors safe from harm.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

ASM Global Europe, a leader in venue management, has announced plans to open four state-of-the-art venues across the UK (in London, Newcastle Gateshead, Derby and Southport) by 2027, further solidifying its position as one of the top venue operators. acres of new public space.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

London Hotel Group, The Wesley, has two sustainable hotels based in Camden and Euston, that serve as the perfect location for delegates looking for a corporate event, training, conference or meeting space in Central London. Video conference equipment options range from basic to professional-grade systems, enabling seamless hybrid events.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will take place at Excel London, on Friday 14th November. Excel […]

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