Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Venues of Excellence (VOE) Annual Conference 2025 Positive Evolution, was held this year at the recently renovated Imago Venues, Burleigh Court, brought together over 130 industry leaders, professionals, and suppliers for an inspiring celebration of growth, collaboration, and innovation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Aintree Racecourse , part of The Jockey Club Venues , has won Business Events Venue of the year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards. Charlotte Jones, Head of Conference and Events Sales, said: We are honoured to have been given this accolade, which recognises the outstanding facilities we have here at Aintree.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of prestigious racecourse event and hospitality venues across the UK, has strengthened its Business Development team with the appointment of Dan Elliott in the new role of Head of New Business. Dan will join newly promoted Head of Conference and Events Sales for the group, Charlotte Jones.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is delighted to announce that Jo Austin, currently serving as Sales Director, has taken on an additional leadership role as the new Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I. It’s massively important to our member venues, their owners, their customers, and their delegates.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

– Brand to Launch S Guide as part of wider ESG Conversation Lime Venue Portfolio will be bringing a Kitchen Disco concept to International Confex (26-27 February) as it looks to continue a conversation with event organisers around ESG, and specifically around social and community impact programs at events.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Picture this: You’ve just landed your dream role in event planning, and your first major project is right around the corner. The excitement is real, but so is the pressure to deliver a great event. This is where an event planning workback schedule can help! Today’s events are more complex than ever.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The Eastside Rooms is celebrating after winning at the West Midlands Tourism Awards, where it was named Business Events Venue of the Year. The award, presented last night at Edgbaston Park Stadium, recognises The Eastside Rooms excellence in delivering world-class events and conferences.

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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

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. Corporate companies can opt to add tickets to the park for the ultimate unique event which will keep delegates talking about their experience for months to come.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of destination event and hospitality venues across the UK, has further strengthened its New Business Team for Conferences & Events with two new appointments – Jasmine Taylor and Tash Stone. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/venues/ www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/venues/

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

By Natacha Allen, Head of Commercial Events The Royal College of Physicians The UK’s relationship with alcohol is shifting, with nearly half (48%) of drinkers planning to cut back or quit in 2025, according to Aviva. Food preferences at events The same focus on wellness is evident in food preferences at events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

BMA House, one of London’s leading sustainable event venues, will proudly showcase its innovative, eco-friendly practices at the Sustainable Events Show on 31 st October. Home to the British Medical Association since 1925, BMA House today offers an exemplary model for venues worldwide.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, has released research on the importance and understanding of ‘Event Flow’ for successful meetings. In collaboration with Kelly McCormack, The Event Psychologist , the venue looked to understand how best to create momentum and productivity amongst delegations, using movement.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 17, 2025

Event networking experiences often revolve around the bar. 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. So, we sat down with Nelson to dig into the why, and the how, for event planners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has opened its eagerly awaited ‘Garden View’ room, now available for meeting and event bookings. Bathed in natural daylight, the space provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere ideal for conferences, exhibitions, breakfast awards, lunches, afternoon teas, and networking events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio has introduced its first-ever ‘E’ Guide on Environmental Event Planning, kicking off a new series of practical resources focused on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for event organisers. Over the next 12 months, Lime Venue Portfolio will release a guide dedicated to each aspect of ESG.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

Butlin’s Conferences & Events announces an enhanced events proposition with updated Corporate Day Business Packages. These packages are designed to provide exceptional value and efficiency for companies looking to host impactful and memorable events within tight time and budget restrictions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The majestic Leeds Castle , located near Maidstone, Kent, has enhanced its meetings and events space with the addition of its Grade I listed The Gatehouse. This self-contained venue can be booked alongside conferences at the Castle or Maiden’s Tower as an evening reception or breakout space during the day.

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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

APRIL 10, 2025

Venues of Excellence (VOE) in partnership with Wilson Vale, were delighted to see the 23 rd Cook and Serve Challenge take place on Saturday 5 th April 2025. This years theme, Inspiring Creativity through Conscious Choices, challenged VOE member venues to craft culinary masterpieces and deliver exceptional service to invited guests.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

BMA House has revealed its summer party and event offering, providing a creative, inclusive and unusual solution to elevate conferences, corporate events, parties and networking. Packages start at 122 per guest (excluding VAT) and include comprehensive event planning, security, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Top choice for large events in Europe The location of both hotels is highly strategic, because it offers easy accessibility for international events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s most versatile event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with Addison Lee, the leading private hire and courier service in London. Aligned with Addison Lee’s sustainability goals, the partnership also emphasises environmentally conscious transport options.

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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

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

JANUARY 22, 2025

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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

The UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium has seen three new venues join the membership over the past few weeks, continuing the trend for unique, independent and diverse venues who see the consortium as a natural partner to support their business.

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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

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% 2025 is already shaping up to be our best year yet.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

Doncaster is undergoing an exciting transformation, emerging as a powerhouse for business growth, technological innovation, and world-class events. As the city continues to flourish, we are committed to providing an exceptional venue that reflects the ambition and energy of Doncaster, added Julie Coates-Walker, Group Head of Sales for ARC.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

A well-planned and executed conference will do wonders for your organization. A conference can help you achieve these things—if you host it correctly. To ensure your conference is a smashing success, invest in conference management. Keep reading this comprehensive guide to learn: What is a Conference?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Virtual and augmented reality for event previews, AI-powered event apps, and seamless hybrid event solutions will differentiate successful venues. Customers expect venues and events to cater to their specific needs, whether through curated delegate journeys, personalised digital interactions, or bespoke on-site services.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 1, 2025

The corporate events landscape is shifting with well-being taking precedence over sustainability as the top priority for organisers. Todays delegates are increasingly drawn to venues offering outdoor spaces, fresh air, and immersive activities to enhance overall well-being.

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