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With each Wes Anderson picture plunging the viewer into a world with its own codes, motifs, references and instantly recognisable sets and costumes, there’s a real opportunity to create unique event experiences that take inspiration from his films. Immersive, thought-provoking and fun are our watchwords for events in 2025!”
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Expect 10 restaurants, six bars and a mix of activities from yoga to themed events. These two openings follow recent additions to the Dominican Republic like Zemi Miches and Marriott Miches Beach, and with a Four Seasons slated to arrive in 2026, Playa Esmeralda is quickly becoming a destination to watch.
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Greg Wamsley, Mosaic North America, and Alyson Walker, Wasserman The Event Peeps Podcast returns with part two of our look back on one of the years biggest events, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Listen here: Have an idea for an episode of Event Peeps? Air Canada is a real connector of sport, culture and people.
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced the appointment of Dominic McKay as its new Chief Executive. Dominic joins during an exciting year for the venues. Work has already started to prepare for the Commonwealth Games in 2026, when the SEC will again host several events building on the success of the 2014 Games.
The impact of the four-day event is anticipated to be worth more than £1 million for the West Midlands’ economy. The Bureau supported Professor Binner, and also worked with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) to secure a suitable venue and accommodation, suggest social programme options and compose the bid document.
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events. Year-Round Content Strategy: What happens at your event shouldnt stay there.
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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. billion regeneration project. acres of new public space.
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Her previous posts include Asset Manager for L+R Hotels, whose venues include Chewton Glen, Cliveden House and Fairmont Monte Carlo, and Group Commercial Director for Ralph Trustees Ltd, whose hotels include Londons Athenaeum and The Grove in Hertfordshire. Located within the grounds of the Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales is an 83.7m
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of meeting and event space, aptly timed to coincide with the closure of Austin Convention Center as it embarks on its own renovation and expansion project. Reasonable pricing makes it easy to host business events in exciting international destinations without breaking the bank or sacrificing desired amenities. Experiential.
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There has been a big investment in infrastructure development for the Games, so that allows meeting planners to have access in the future to the venues that have been built,” she says. Several Olympic events will occur in the outskirts beyond Paris and elsewhere in the country. And it’s a fantastic event.”
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Using ASM’s diverse venues across the UK, the BOA will ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees, enhancing the overall impact of the events. ” The BOA wins reflect ASM’s growing ability to deliver events the length and breadth of the UK, which will continue to be enhanced by new openings and investment.
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Today, Tuesday 14 th March, the north London venue is inviting caterers from all cultures within the British landscape, to make an expression of interest to be a part of its prestigious list. Head of events Rhiân Pressley said “each year we host a diverse programme of events for a wide range of people and cultures.
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