MeetingPackage.com, a site for booking all-inclusive meeting packages and meeting rooms for offsite meetings & events, is the only service to standardise meeting packages of Half-Day, Full-Day, Overnight or 2 Days for a side-by-side price comparison and live online booking. Corporate clients can add their negotiated rates with preferred hotels and get real-time reporting of […]

Twickenham Stadium has unveiled an online booking system following as part of their digital revamp. Offering clients the ability to book one of the 150 executive boxes at the stadium on a non-match day, the new booking method will let attendees host gatherings, interviews or client briefings of up to 20 people. The Twickenham Experience’s […]

Central London venue No.11 Cavendish Square has extended its Gold Level AIM Higher accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (mia) for a further three years. The award-winning conference venue in Marylebone has successfully renewed the highest level of accreditation from the association representing the conference, meetings and events sector, having first achieved the Gold standard […]

London’s Victory Service’s Club (VSC) has launched a campaign marking the venue’s 110 year anniversary. The campaign, VSC 110, will showcase the history of the private military members club, while looking into the site’s future in events. Through the anniversary year, a series of initiatives will be exploring the core beliefs of value, service and […]

Somerset House is throwing the doors open to its largest and most exclusive indoor space this autumn, previously used for exhibitions such as Valentino: Master of Couture and Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore. Running the entire length of the South Wing and situated on two floors with capacity for 800 people standing, the opening of the […]

BMA House is a hidden gem in central London, combining historic charm and heritage features with the latest meeting and event facilities. Make the most of the British summer with an outdoor event held in one of BMA House’s two impressive outdoor spaces. The Garden features a tranquil pond and array of beautiful plants, with […]

Venue bookers are more likely to prioritise free wifi over any other aspect, according to new research. The study revealed that a huge 86% of bookers ask if the wifi is free, regardless of the quality. Half of event organisers enquire into how many devices can be supported by the wifi at the same time, […]

Kew Palace, one of six venues cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, last night (12 April) welcomed destination management companies and corporate guests to rediscover its potential as an events venue. Kew Palace is set to undergo a ‘reawakening’ this year, with a renewed focus on hosting intimate receptions and dinners. The showcase […]

Banqueting House, one of six venues cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, has announced a new daytime venue hire offer, which will see a full-day closure for clients to hold events during the day on any Thursday, excluding school holidays. As of September 2017, Banqueting House will once again be able to host […]

Chessington World of Adventures Resort is a great venue for conferences, events and parties. The Resort has private venues in both the Safari and Azteca Hotels, as well as the theme park. Make your event roar by including a trip to the zoo and sea life centre or the rides and attractions to enjoy the full […]

Historic Royal Palaces has appointed Sam Owen to take the lead on operational, financial and stakeholder responsibilities for the five-star Kensington Palace and Kew Palace. Spending 10 years with the Science Museum Group, Owen has managed commercial operations for visitor catering, corporate and commercial hire, and commercial experiences for the last three years. Historic Royal […]

Bearsted-based Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club has announced hospitality veteran Nick Hawkes as hotel manager. Beginning his 27 year long career in hospitality as a Marriott International pastry chef in 1990, Hawkes has worked in some of Europe’s finest hotels from Switzerland and Scandinavia to Germany and France. Previously working as food and […]

Cloud-based enterprise event management company Cvent, Inc today announced its annual list of the top 50 meeting hotels in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through its Cvent Supplier Network, which features more than 245,000 resorts and specialist event venues. Topping out […]

Responses from a collection of 30 Euston Square clients and delegates recently revealed that the venue’s decision to create “front of house” chef interaction (chef theatre) is a genuine requirement and improves the delegate experience. In a sample of 177 individuals (131 event organisers and 46 delegates), 72% of delegates confirmed that they would like […]

Situated in the heart of London’s West End, No.11 Cavendish Square is a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse with stunning original features complemented by an exquisite contemporary design. The venue houses 20 flexible event spaces spread across four floors, including several large lecture theatres, breakout rooms, board rooms, and a light and airy Orangery and courtyard garden ideal for […]

De Vere Latimer Estate, located in Buckinghamshire and part of The Principal Hotel Company, has undergone a renovation of its main function spaces and improved technology as part of the continued roll out of a multimillion pound investment programme in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Home to more than 30 meeting rooms across […]

New London venue Sea Containers Events hosted an exclusive showcase party last night (Thursday 16 March), welcoming more than 300 guests to celebrate its launch. Managed by award-winning hospitality company Green & Fortune, Sea Containers Events officially opened its doors for commercial events last month. The launch was an opportunity for corporate bookers, agencies and […]

Leading serviced apartment provider Skyline has announced the launch of a prestigious new development in the Canary Wharf district. Scheduled to open in April, Arena Tower is a newly built 45 storey residential skyscraper that boasts an innovative and dynamic contemporary appearance designed by the world-famous architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Visible right […]