Exclusive Collection was awarded ‘Most Sustainable Company’ at the headline Campaign Experience Awards last night. Campaign is known as being a definitive resource for marketing and where brands share their best practices. The Campaign Experience Awards celebrate everything live, experiential and face-to-face.  Exclusive Collection won ‘Most Sustainable Company’ for its uncompromising stance on ESG and for using its business as a force for good. With practices framed around people, planet and purpose, Exclusive Collection has been leading the charge in sustainability and ESG and ..read more

The Scottish Event Campus has grown the conference sales team further with the appointments of two new experienced sales talents. Hannah Cochrane joins the corporate team as Sales & Business Development Manager and Makenzie Brown boosts the international association sales effort in the role of Association Sales Manager The announcements underscore the SEC’s continued commitment to its conference business and to investing in outstanding people to support the venue’s conference clients and their event objectives. Hannah joins the SEC from a previous role at Dakota Hotels, bringing with her e ..read more

Live events and communications agency Meet & Potato in collaboration with Butlin’s put on The Greatest Show in Town for Poundland. Meet & Potato brought their creativity, technical production, and audio-visual expertise to Butlin’s, Bognor Regis for Poundland’s annual internal event for 1200+ colleagues that is designed to bring to life the brand strategy ahead of the peak trading season. Butlin’s provided the perfect venue, all accommodation, catering and a dedicated event team.  Poundland is a long-term client of Meet & Potato, and the brand is always looking to improve on t ..read more

The events arm of cinema chain Vue Entertainment has launched tiered DDR rates across its 93 sites in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The move comes as demand for competitive DDR’s has become increasingly important in the industry with organisers wanting better value for money. Simona Negretto, national head of conferences and events for Vue said of the initiative, “our new rates allow organisers to easily see what’s included, plus we want to ensure that all our clients will get the best from our cinema setting and our rates and inclusions reflect that.” The tiers are Platinum for all three Lo ..read more

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is delighted to announce Tom Shepherd will be the next chef to host in its unique series of food events – Lord’s Dining Club. Bringing together the age-old traditions of MCC with innovative cooking from world-renowned Michelin-starred chefs, Lord’s Dining Club has gone from strength to strength in recent years and the Club has today revealed the next chef to star at the Home of Cricket. Tom described opening his first restaurant, Upstairs By Tom Shepherd, as a ‘dream come true’. The restaurant, in Lichfield, was awarded a Michelin Star just four months after openi ..read more

CHS Leeds takes place next week with the organisers promising not only one of the newest, innovative, and professional exhibitor floors in the show’s history, but also a packed Education Programme, and networking opportunities galore, with all the care and support for visitors that the show has become known for. The Royal Armouries will host both the main exhibition, on the 23rd April, but also the Welcome Reception the previous evening, which will represent the first in a number of networking opportunities. Throughout the show CHS is also offering other chances for visitors to meet likem ..read more

Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey takes on the traditional Day Delegate Rate (DDR) offering with a brand new Padel and Pickleball Rate (PPR) that’s set to bring some racket action to meetings held at the resort. Foxhills truly believes that bringing colleagues together, forging strong relationships and elevating team morale not only enhances productivity, engagement and cohesiveness, but also paves the way for sustained business success. Fast paced and social, Padel tennis and Pickleball are renowned as two of the fastest growing sports in the world, and Foxhills is proud to introduce three ..read more

A major expansion and renovation project, in excess of £80 million, has begun at the multi-award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands. The impressive project, due for completion Autumn 2025, will see a flagship 852sqm event space, The Masters Suite, built and designed to host 648 guests for banqueting with a max capacity of 920, making it perfect for conferences and product launches, mini expos and weddings. Chris Eigelaar, Resort Director; “The commencement of work on site is a significant moment for the entire team at The Belfry after years of planning behind the ..read more

The Bowls Club have partnered with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) to support seriously ill children and their families at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). As one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, GOSH has transformed the lives of so many families. From ground-breaking research into rare or complex diseases to the development of world-class facilities and equipment which help give children from across the UK the best chance to fulfil their potential, the hospital is globally recognised as an international centre of excellence.  It also holds a ..read more

By Julie Vincent, Head of MeetBlackpool Today marks Global Meetings Industry Day, and we’re keen to highlight that business events in Blackpool mean more than merely an enjoyable day out at a seaside resort. Our town’s meetings and events sector serve as a catalyst for growth, driving prosperity and opportunities for Blackpool’s workforces, communities, and businesses alike. Blackpool is a bustling and innovative hub for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings. Today, we delve into how our vibrant business events scene is not only transforming the landscape of professional ..read more