Birmingham is among the top 10 cities in the world for large conferences as recognised in the latest research from Northstar Meetings Group’s Convention Cities Index (CCi) in January this year. So it is only fitting that the city sees the return of one of its landmark hotels following a huge restoration project and a […]
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Events have been back in full swing up until recent weeks, however, with the emergence of the Omicron variant and new government recommendations, organiser and delegate confidence has been knocked . The feedback is clear from our clients that the delegates had been enjoying the return to this new ‘norm’, a chance to be in […]
In June 2019 I wrote about the importance of our industry embracing renewable energy and playing our part in reducing the production of CO2. On watching ‘Perfect Planet’ narrated by David Attenborough on Sunday evening I was reminded yet again of the urgency of using sustainable energy to protect our planet. According to research by […]
At the start of the year I reflected on some positive differences our industry could make in our strive to be more sustainable in the future. One of these was what type of food we eat. Although we are not able to gather personally at the moment to enjoy the luxury of dining on something […]
As we enter a New Year it is always a time for reflection, to set goals for the future, to make changes and learn lessons. The last year seems to have accelerated some of the most pressing issues we were experiencing previously and brought them even more to the forefront of our minds. Sustainability being […]
We are just about to celebrate our 20th Anniversary this November! Not quite the celebrations we had planned! Even though conferences and business events have been majorly curtailed over the last six months we would like to remember and celebrate some of the great events we have helped to organise over the last two decades. […]
With meetings currently allowed up to 30 people in Covid Secure Venues we are keen to know how you feel about getting back out there and seeing people in person as opposed to across Zoom or Teams. Please we would be very grateful if you could complete the 3 questions on the attached survey, just […]
The events industry is at last taking tentative steps forward following the recent announcement by the Government to trial meetings for up to 30 people. These will have to take place as would be expected in line with all the current guidance for social distancing and in a COVID-19 secure venue. These meetings will play […]
As the goal posts continue to move with new government guidelines being introduced daily it is a huge challenge for hotels and event venues to be ready to welcome guests in the coming weeks and months ahead. The Industry has always been resilient, innovative, and flexible and today is no exception, they are still determined […]
Although currently located a few miles from Manchester it would be wrong of me not to mention my home city – Birmingham! At present it too is undergoing substantial investment in a number of exciting new developments. These include the Paradise in the city centre and Eastside only a few minutes walk away in the […]
Marketing Manchester quotes 10 good reasons to choose its city as a meeting destination. The top 5 include, global accessibility, outstanding value, high quality flexible venues, a wealth of entertainment and leisure options and over 13,500 bedrooms. This year there are a few more reasons to choose Manchester with the opening or re-branding of some […]
