De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading – part of The Principal Hotel Company – has unveiled its new 1300 square metre 95-bedroom Executive Centre, which is part of the Estate’s wider phased refurbishment project, which will see many areas upgraded. Also offering 51 high-tech meeting rooms, De Vere Wokefield Estate seamlessly combines the modern facilities […]

Aztec Event Services has won the contract to provide in-house technical production services at 58VE, a brand new London event space located at 58 Victoria Embankment, which opened last month. A few months before opening, Neil Ormondroyd, Head of Venue Sales and Operations at 58VE, invited several of London’s most reputable audiovisual providers to tender […]

Located in the heart of Shoreditch, famed for eccentric charm and East End warmth, the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch combines the grandeur of a Grade II-listed Baroque-style building with laid-back personalised service, forming the perfect alchemy. With bespoke guest rooms and suites, a unique restaurant concept, three bars – including a roof top bar – flexible […]

The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) is being renamed and rebranded the ‘Scottish Event Campus’. The new name acknowledges that the venue has developed over a period of more than 30 years – with the Armadillo and The SSE Hydro added to the site. In addition, live entertainment has grown to become a significant […]

Isobel Heaphy, Senior Events Executive at Kensington Palace and Kew Palace (cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces) reveals her top tips for planning the perfect party at a palace Clear objectives What do you want your event to achieve – will it raise the profile of your business? Will it bring key clients […]

Set sail for a unique experience at Solent Forts luxury island hotels. Just an hour and 30 minutes by train from central London, Solent Forts offers an unrivalled experience all year round for leisure and corporate visitors alike. With a vast range of facilities, your visit could include kite flying, laser battles, cabaret, fire pits, rooftop sauna, […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington, alongside London-based event caterer Tonic and live event AV company Matrix UK Solutions, last night (19 January) welcomed 300 event professionals to an evening of spectacle and discovery to launch its new spaces including Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery and Mathematics: The Winton Gallery. Guests attending the exclusive event were […]

The first instalment of our 2017 Conference Top Picks offers you 10% off with Kent Event Centre’s meeting and conference rooms. Plus, discover a beautiful hidden gem in Hertfordshire, which showcases a conference/training facility and a perfect setting for a celebratory dinner. Whatever your conference requirement, we’ve got it covered with our January Top Picks. […]

Searcys, the iconic collection of restaurants, bars and venues, honoured staff across its portfolio at the inaugural Searcys Awards held at Inner Temple, London last night. The event marked the outstanding achievements of Searcys employees, and highlighted the dedication, care and compassion they show every day in the workplace. The nominations for the seven ‘Searcys […]

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It’s rare to find a restaurant that offers a stunning location and unpretentious food. In London often you have to make a compromise between presentation and comfort. Travel into the Oxfordshire countryside and you’ll find a venue that impresses from all angles at Eynsham Hall. The Brasserie at Eynsham Hall occupies what was once a […]

Stamford Bridge, home to Chelsea Football Club, has bolstered its hospitality package available at the venue’s Chelsea Health Club & Spa, which now offers an enhanced healthy dining option as well as post-match spa and gym access. The new and improved package allows customers full access to the health club’s facilities on the day of […]

Oxfordshire has a lot to offer – beautiful country house hotels, breath-taking scenery and a great escape from the daily grind. But it’s also an ideal destination for businesses looking for a change of pace for their next meeting or event. I had the pleasure of visiting Eynsham Hall, conveniently located just outside Oxford and […]

Lord’s Cricket Ground today announces it will host the 2017 Long Room Legends of Sport event with England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones. The event on Thursday, 19 January will allow guests to get up close and personal with the popular Australian, who has enjoyed a successful first year as England Coach since taking over […]

Opening in summer 2017, the highly anticipated Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne will herald a new era in Swiss hospitality. While modern in aesthetic and outlook, The Bürgenstock Resort is steeped in a fascinating history with its beginnings dating back to 1868. The original resort has been a favourite destination for numerous Hollywood stars including Sofia […]

Finishing off your dinner with a dessert on a work night usually involves a quick raid of the fridge for a yogurt. But if you have fruit that needs eating up, or even tins of peaches or pears in the cupboard, then you can whip up this creamy dessert in just 10 minutes, says Alfonso […]

On Monday, 12 December event professionals from across the UK gave a resounding thumbs-up to the grand reveal of the Westminster Venue Collection’s new website and branding. Formerly known as The Westminster Collection, the consortium hosted a suitably festive showcase at Central Hall Westminster that saw members come together to unveil the new identity. After […]

This New Year, the National Theatre’s rooftop riverside venue The Deck is launching a limited series of daytime and evening packages to take the pressure off event planning through the winter months. Offering unrivalled panoramic views across London, The Deck is a stunning, contemporary, and highly versatile venue suitable for meetings, product launches, conferences, weddings […]