Corporate Event & Venue News

The UK’s spookiest event venues

October 30, 2026The UK’s spookiest event venuesThis Halloween, we round up the UK venues where history runs deep, the stories run darker, and the guest list may include a few attendees who never RSVP’d.Read More

AIEA Great Debate to tackle preferred supplier agreements

October 28, 2026AIEA Great Debate to tackle preferred supplier agreementsThe AIEA's Industry Great Debate will return for a fifth edition in January, with the spotlight this time falling on preferred supplier agreements and their impact on venue sourcing.

Creating connection at scale: how to make large conferences feel more personal

October 27, 2026Creating connection at scale: how to make large conferences feel more personalAs delegates place greater value on purposeful face-to-face interaction, large conferences need to offer more than scale. Stephanie Maurel, CEO of The Corporation of Church House reveals how planners can create more personal experiences without sacrificing the energy and reach of a big event.

figen murray obe

October 19, 2026Figen Murray hits back at Tory MP’s criticism of Martyn’s LawThe campaigner says comments describing the legislation as an “absurd set of regulations” reveal a “profound lack of understanding”, as venues prepare for the new requirements to take effect in 2027.

os o2 venue updata

October 9, 2026Venue Updata: The O2 Arena signs record naming rights deal, and moreFrom the Tour de France's Scottish HQ to dog friendly rooms in Bath, via new hires at Excel London, Manchester Town Hall, and IHG Hotels and Resorts, we've got a bumper Venue Updata for you this month.

citymaxxin

October 8, 2026Is it time for planners to start ‘citymaxxing’?From West End shows and guided walks to local restaurants and cultural experiences, Ben Jeffery-Milheirão explores how planners can turn the destination itself into part of the event proposition.

Is AI deciding which venues make your shortlist?

October 6, 2026Is AI deciding which venues make your shortlist?As planners increasingly turn to AI when researching venues, Hire Space co-founder Edward Poland explains why being visible to ChatGPT and other LLMs is becoming just as important as ranking on Google.

The Listening Station

October 5, 2026St Ermin's Hotel opens £1.7m events wing with podcast studioSt Ermin's Hotel in Westminster is opening a £1.7 million events wing with podcast and screening rooms in November.

ryjryryjryjry

September 28, 2026‘Fewer small meetings, bigger events’: is there a growing market divide?Larger events are expanding, while demand for smaller meetings is declining, and the trend is expected to continue.

leeds castleleleleel

September 14, 2026Venue Updata: Is this Britain's best office view?All the latest venue news and updates from around the UK and beyond.

lishmangfgfgg

September 7, 2026Former ABPCO association director joins Victory Services Club boardHeather Lishman, former ABPCO association director, has joined the Victory Services Club board, bringing her extensive experience in the events industry to enhance the club's growth and relationships with association organisers.Show More

Subscribe Now!

Get the latest news and events.