The Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House has become ECOsmart accredited, as recognition for its sustainability success. The Grade II listed London venue, dating back to 1664, has been dedicating efforts to overcome the obvious obstacles of such a historic building and prioritise more sustainable events. ECOsmart recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability, operating within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Greengage, the operator of ECOsmart, assessed the Royal Society of Chemistry’s approach to facilitie ..read more

Vine Tree Connections, an award winning MICE hotel, venue and destination representation company, is thrilled to announce its partnership with WestCord Hotels to represent their portfolio to the UK MICE market. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of Vine Tree’s presence throughout Europe. WestCord Hotels boasts a diverse and exciting portfolio of 15 hotels, offering unique experiences across the Netherlands. From the vibrant cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam to the lesser-known North and South regions and the spectacular Wadden Islands, each WestCord property promises to captivate ..read more

2023 was an exceptional year for Radisson Hotel Group’s award-winning Responsible Business program. The Group made significant progress on its Net Zero by 2050 transition, achieved important milestones in employee engagement and diversity, and continued to look beyond its borders to convene the hospitality industry in meeting the growing demand of consumers for green travel. The release of Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business report marks the 35th anniversary since the Group issued its first pioneering environmental policy – the first ever in the industry. The 2023 r ..read more

The Business of Events is pleased to announce its collaboration with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to introduce the Global Advocacy Alliance. Scheduled to run during the ICCA Plenary at IMEX Frankfurt, 13 May 2024, this initiative will convene 200 industry leaders to foster dialogue and share best practices in advocating for the event sector to governmental bodies at local, regional, and national levels. Supported by Gevme, the session will feature insights from industry leaders from politics, destinations, consortiums, convention bureaux, and venues. The IC ..read more

YOU Search & Select, the leading senior specialist in event and brand experience industry recruitment is pleased to share its newest quarterly report on recruitment trends for January to March 2024. Founder and Fitabilty® Recruiter, Robert Kenward, is uniquely placed to gather intel from multiple interactions with many of the leading agencies and stakeholders and can offer the industry insights into key recruitment trends and future business forecasts. This quarter Kenward has witnessed the emergence of three noteworthy trends: Trend One: Focus on Strategic Growth “This quarter the sector ..read more

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly is driving ahead with an ambitious recruitment programme to hire 53 conference, events, and hotel staff as part of a major new vision, strategy, and investment for the business in 2024. Following a £3million modernisation project and a refreshed leadership and employee model, the hotel has announced the appointment of two key leadership positions, marking a significant stride forward in its commitment to excellence in events, hospitality, and service. Stephen Cox has been appointed Conference & Events Operations Manager, bringing a wealth of experien ..read more

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