Venue Updata - September

Platinum venues are described as having an: Outstanding approach with the highest possible standard of environmental sustainability applied. Platinum ECOsmart venues are leaders in hospitality and have considered sustainability in all aspects of their business.

“As BMA House’s environmental journey continues, we are constantly looking not just for new ways to increase our sustainability but also new ways to demonstrate it,” comments Kathryn Winfield, venue manager, BMA House.  “As specialists in environmental sustainability across the travel and events sectors, Greengage audits are based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring those who achieve Platinum status really are at the top of their game, and the whole BMA House team is delighted to have been awarded such a high-profile accolade.”

In addition to the UNSDG’s, Greengage basis its audits on the criteria of both the Global Sustainability Tourism Council and ISO 14001.  As specialists in environmental sustainability, Greengage provides independent advice and support to the travel and events sector as they help organisations on their pathway to commercial success through helping the planet.

Regent’s Conferences & Events has reported its most successful summer of outdoor events in a record-breaking few months.

The central London events venue has seen an all-time high in both guest numbers and average spend per head. Welcoming more than 10,000 guests to the lawns between May and July, firms and private planners forked out an average of £137 per guest – a 40 per cent increase in guests on pre-pandemic levels.

Regent’s’ External Events Manager, Rafael Azzopardi said: “This summer has been quite remarkable for outdoor business. We knew we were in a fortunate position throughout the pandemic to offer such vast outdoor space for events, but even we didn’t foresee such demand continuing at this scale. The desire to celebrate, paired with the uncharacteristically  brilliant British weather we have had has made for an unforgettable summer.”

Located within private gardens in Regent's Park, the venue offers four acres of landscaped lawns for summer events of up to 1,200 guests, with a sheltered marquee available from May to September.

Hilton Vienna Park is a sustainability and meetings focused venue with event and conference facilities in the heart of Vienna.

The hotel, which undertook a full refurbishment completed in September 2020, is inspired by Viennese Modernism and Secession and offers 3500sqm of event space. It has a capacity of over 663 rooms, including 70 suites and is situated in the heart of Vienna.

Hilton Vienna Park Event Spaces

All meeting rooms provide built in screens, projectors, wireless internet access and additional technology upon request.

The Park Pavilion is a co-working area with open work spaces, a community table, one-on-one meeting spaces, and a lounge area. Inside, the Park Theatre offers the perfect modern space for brainstorming sessions or interactive breaks.

100 per cent of electricity used in Hilton Vienna Park’s event spaces is waterpower generated and there is a Carbon Offset Promise for all meetings - in keeping with Hilton Vienna Park’s overarching ‘Passion To Care’ ethos.

For larger capacity events and conferences, cluster options are available with Hilton Vienna Plaza & Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront also.

Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton is the new venue for an international meeting in 2023. The newly opened resort is situated on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and offers an array of meeting space venues, unique team-bonding activities, as well as accommodations perfect for groups.

Companies planning events, meetings, or training at Botánika can enjoy:

• A variety of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces perfect for small company get-togethers or corporate retreats. Venues include the stylish Clubhouse lobby with convivial gathering spaces; courtyard terraces for smaller gatherings; a conference centre with 100-person capacity; as well as an event lawn with alfresco dining areas.

• An array of company activities, including guided nature hikes on the property (or off), ziplining tours, and deep-sea fishing with Botánika’s sportfishing teams.

• Stylish rainforest residences for accommodations including 1,2-, and 3-bedroom setups with full-size kitchens and living space, offering great group options.

• An array of amenities to enjoy between meetings including four dining outlets for meals, a lagoon-style swimming pool, nature walks, and a fitness centre.