covid-19 recovery

‘Let’s meet out to help out’ says Michael Begley, MD of Venue Directory

August 31, 2020‘Let’s meet out to help out’ says Michael Begley, MD of Venue DirectoryFollowing Rishi Sunak’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Michael Begley, managing director of VenueDirectory.com is calling for a similar government boost for the events industry.

VisitEngland’s Nick de Bois joins leaders panel for UKickstart event

August 31, 2020VisitEngland’s Nick de Bois joins leaders panel for UKickstart eventNick de Bois, chair of the VisitEngland Advisory Board will join a panel of UK events industry leaders taking part in the discussion at UKickstart.

Face masks now mandatory in England’s conference venues

August 28, 2020Face masks now mandatory in England’s conference venuesThe Government has announced that it is now mandatory to wear face masks which cover your mouth and nose when inside conference and event venues.

'Berlin is open' says Convention Bureau head, Marco Oelschlegel

August 27, 2020'Berlin is open' says Convention Bureau head, Marco OelschlegelWhen Marco Oelschlegel took on the role as head of the Berlin Convention Bureau in January 2020, he, nor the rest of the world, knew what a difficult and strange few months would ensue.

Meetings Industry Association urges government support to revive ‘decimated’ industry

August 26, 2020Meetings Industry Association urges government support to revive ‘decimated’ industryNew Meetings Industry Association research has revealed the business meeting and events sector has been decimated by the impacts of Covid-19 and is need of urgent help from the government.

‘We can’t lose this momentum’ says The Bulb founder Selina Donald

August 25, 2020‘We can’t lose this momentum’ says The Bulb founder Selina Donald[caption id="attachment_24171" align="alignright" width="300"] Selina Donald[/caption]

Nightingale Hospital venues recognised by Visit England for Covid-19 contribution

August 21, 2020Nightingale Hospital venues recognised by Visit England for Covid-19 contributionThe Visit England Awards recognised the efforts of the UK's meetings and conference venues that acted as hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Planners give thumbs up to first events at The Venues Collection

August 20, 2020Planners give thumbs up to first events at The Venues CollectionSince reopening, The Venues Collection (TVC), a group of eight purpose-built conference and training centres across England, have received positive feedback from planners.

ICC Wales secures 2021 Conservative Party Spring Conference

August 19, 2020ICC Wales secures 2021 Conservative Party Spring ConferenceInternational Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has been selected to host the Conservative Party Spring Conference in 2021.

Ascot Racecourse is on the national hunt for business events

August 10, 2020Ascot Racecourse is on the national hunt for business eventsWindsor-based Ascot Racecourse has announced non-race-day events can resume at the venue.Show More