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When planning a meeting or event, the choice of venue plays a crucial role in setting the tone and creating a memorable experience. While modern...

Why Agencies & Corporates Need Different Strategies (But Often Don’t Have One) Corporate event planners and Agencies have different KPIs, priorities, and booking styles -...

When planning a corporate meeting, conference, or gala dinner, the venue sets the stage for success. And what better way to impress your guests than...

This month’s news round-up brings you industry and association news and views from November 2024, including  IBTM success, CHS Leeds Welfare Theme, 25 Years of...

Next in our series of guest editors, we'd like to introduce HR expert Kate Goodman, a member of the CIPD and a Mental Health First...

When planning a corporate event, the choice of venue plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience. While traditional conference centres are reliable, exploring unique,...

By Harriette Wight, Senior Event Manager and Breathing Coach at Be In Your Element As a Senior Event Manager and Breathing Coach at Be In...

Sustainability is no longer just a trend - it's a necessity. As companies strive to reduce their environmental impact, corporate events offer a unique opportunity...

We pride ourselves on our global destination knowledge and discovering some truly memorable and unique venues worldwide. Our team has picked out venues from several...

This month's news round-up brings you industry and association news and views from September 2024, including beam State of the Nation event, CN Agency Leaders...

What do you know about apprenticeships?  You probably know it’s paid on-the-job training where employees gain valuable experiences while completing academic training, leading to nationally...

Dan Wilson, Vine Hotels With his role overseeing nine properties across England, from Sheffield to Southampton, Dan Wilson, Regional General Manager of Vine Hotels, has...

It’s that time of the year again – awards season is upon us, and with it comes a flurry of spectacular ceremonies celebrating the best...

As the summer holiday draw to an end, it’s time to turn your thoughts to the festive season. For businesses, this time of year presents...

This month's news round-up brings you industry and association news and views from August 2024, including cost vs sustainability, cautious optimism for meetings, IBTM Association...

Corporate events have long been a powerful tool for networking, team building, education, celebrating achievements, and more. Yet these events can do much more—they can...

Meet Joanne Horobin, National Account Director at The QHotels Collection. With a career spanning three decades, Joanne's infectious industry enthusiasm shines as she shares insights...

Last-minute meetings are often inevitable. Whether it's an unexpected client pitch or an impromptu team gathering, securing the right meeting space at the last minute...

This month’s news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news from July 2024, including EDGE Venues at miaConnect, International Planner Sentiment Report,...

Located in the county of Merseyside in Northwest England, Liverpool is a vibrant city, known all over the world for its music scene, football teams,...

Inclusivity is a crucial commitment to ensuring each individual can enjoy and participate in your events regardless of their unique needs. And it means your...

On Thursday 4th July, once everyone had voted in the general election, we held our ever-popular annual EDGE Venues Summer Party. It was bigger and...

What is more exclusive than a new venue to host your next event in? We have created a list of some of the more recent...

This month’s news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news from June 2024, including events industry contributing £10.9bn, party manifestos and the...

Strata Group adds venue-finding expertise to expand agency services Trinity acquisition meets client demand for venue search and management Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency,...

Planners are striving to find venues that can deliver extraordinary experiences while also engaging attendees. The pressure is on to create that all-important ‘wow’ factor...

When planning a corporate event, it is important to brand your venue to immerse your guests fully. It is beneficial to weave your brand and...

When you book a venue that's right for your event, it's not just about transforming a business meeting from mundane to memorable. It's about unlocking...

This month’s news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news from May 2024, including delegates demanding employee wellness, IMEX success, industry app...

Destination Belfast Why choose Belfast for meetings and events? The capital city of Northern Ireland, is a vibrant and dynamic destination, known for its rich...

Recently ranked one of the UK's top ten cities to live and work in, Aberdeen is set to get better still as the city and...

This month's news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news and views from April 2024, including IMEX Frankfurt 2024, Edinburgh business events,...

As a team of people at EDGE Venues who have been in the meetings and events sector for so long, the economic impact of events...

With packed agendas and tight schedules, prioritising meetings and events wellbeing might seem like a luxury rather than a necessity. Yet, MIND reports that 34%...

The standard boardroom, with polished tables and formal settings, has long been the essence of business decision-making. However, venues are evolving to provide more creative...

Looking for tech-savvy spaces to give your next meeting or event's content a modern twist? Planning a hybrid event, tech brand launch, team meeting, or...

This month's news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news and views from March 2024, including UKEVENTS UK Spring Budget wishes, mia's...

Venue Feng shui! Have you come across this yet? Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice focused on creating harmony and balance in spaces. It...

Meetings and event industry jargon can be a little overwhelming if you're new to the industry. Like most industries, even if you've been around for...

Looking for trendy meeting spaces that go beyond the ordinary? Whether you're planning a meeting, team retreat, or training, these venues offer a special something...

This news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news and views from February 2024, including CHS Leeds 2024, EventWell®'s Buddy service, ABPCO's...

This news round-up brings you some of the industry and association news and views from January 2024, including UKCAMS research, beam's new Chair, IMEX Frankfurt's...

Nothing beats a gorgeous view as a backdrop for an important and productive meeting. So, we’re running down a list of our favourite venues with...

Berlin for ITB Berlin, 5-7th March 2024 ITB, the travel industry conference, offers three days of keynotes, panel discussions, best practice examples and expert interviews....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of possibilities in events. In this blog, we'll explore the impacts of AI on hybrid events...

Join us as we look at our favourite venues with private dining experiences. From intimate candlelit affairs to grand banquets, these venues with private dining...

The Trinity EDGE Challenge charity auction is an annual fundraiser to support charities. This year, we're auctioning LOTS kindly donated by hotels and venues to...

If you've thought about hosting events or meetings in Glasgow, we'd like to share more about the city, plus our top venue picks. Like many...

We love an instagrammable venue! The word ‘Instagrammable’ has made its way into the Cambridge Dictionary. Its definition? ‘Attractive or interesting enough to be suitable...

We've curated a list of our favourite spa venues in the UK with innovative treatments and a chill vibe. Spa hotels and venues are perfect...

One of the most crucial factors for your meeting or event is the best room layout for your content and delegates. Everyone needs enough space,...

Madrid won the World's Best Meetings & Conference Destination Award at the 2022 World Travel Awards for the fourth year running. Safe to say that...

What better space to hold an informative and educational event than at an academic venue? From Nottingham to London, and lots more, there are plenty...

A site inspection is your opportunity to understand how your event will work at the venue, so arm yourself with our site inspection checklist to...

If you're looking for historic venues for meetings and events, you've come to the perfect place. The UK has an intriguing history from the Romans...

Our Trinity Triple Challenge, rebranded as Trinity EDGE Challenge is back! Over the years we've raised more than £200K, supporting local charities close to our...

Germany’s vibrant city of Munich boasts a rich history. With its diverse culture, and variety of attractions meetings and events in Munich are popular with...

Sporting venues can be used for much more than exciting tournaments and matches. Many of the UK’s sporting spots can also be ideal venues for...

On the south eastern coast of Croatia sits Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic.’ The small historic city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and...

Sat on the River Spree in North-Eastern Germany is Berlin. This city is renowned for its vast range of unique landmarks, vibrant nightlife and an...

Cambridge, the well-known university city on the banks of the picturesque river Cam, is scattered with beauty. From pretty bridges and streets to historical buildings...

This Monday's Insights (03 July 2023) feature brings you the latest news including the power of events report, beam's annual forum, mia's Student Membership, and...

The fascinating city of Nottingham has rich and captivating culture and a long list of venues. This thriving city is home to so much more...

The auction is live!... View and bid on the auction lots.   Our Trinity Triple Challenge, now rebranded as Trinity EDGE Challenge is back! Over...

This Monday's Insights (26 June 2023) feature brings you the latest news including Non-alcoholic drinks at events, ABPCO new board members, The Meetings Show, and...

Our destination features are always popular, but we don't pretend to always know absolutely everything about every city. There will always be hidden nuggets that...

EDGE Venues has located some of the most beautiful, picturesque grand spaces with glorious features to catch your eye. From bold magnificent lighting to flowing...

This beautiful historical city in the West Midlands is an area known for its bustling atmosphere. With stunning architecture and deep history, Coventry is a...

Newcastle is a popular city in the north east of England. This vibrant location is known for its friendly atmosphere, captivating charm, prevalent football culture,...

If you fancy planning a meeting a little off the beaten track, the beautiful city of Cardiff should be high on your list of destinations....

We've had the Coronation of the King, Eurovision and the BAFTAs, all in the last couple of weeks. Now it's time to start thinking about...

The Coronation has spread a sense of unity and support across the country, with thousands preparing their own events to celebrate the occassion. With the...

Summer is quickly approaching, and with rooftop venues in high demand, now’s the time to think about where you want to hold your summer party....

The Trinity EDGE Challenge is an annual CSR initiative in which Trinity EDGE Solutions’ team pledge our time and support to our chosen charities. It...

This Monday's Insights (17 April 2023) feature brings you the latest news including VisitEngland's new visitor economy partnerships, Canadian event bookings, embracing CSR in team...

If you're looking for Manchester venues to hire in the location renowned for its friendly atmosphere, the city offers endless choice. That's great news for...

This Monday's Insights (03 April 2023) feature brings you the latest news including Manchester visitor tax, APPG for Events re-elects Theresa Villiers, sustainability in the...

Birmingham is a memorable and inspiring city for many reasons. Here, we take a look at why event profs select Birmingham for meetings and events....

This Monday's Insights (27 March 2023) feature brings you the latest news including All Party Parliamentary Group for Events general meeting, event industry recruitment trends,...

Why choose Dublin for events? Dublin is a bustling, picturesque destination. The capital city is one of the most historical places in Ireland and a...

This Monday's Insights (20 March 2023) feature brings you the latest news including Facial analysis at events, mia's survey findings, menopause in the events industry,...

Bristol is a diverse, bustling city with Instagrammable street art and waterfront views. And if you're looking for Bristol venues to hire, it certainly has...

This Monday's Insights (13 March 2023) feature brings you the latest news including CHS Leeds new partners, beam's call for job support scheme to attract...

Battersea is an area overlooking the Thames in South London and is becoming a hotspot for event profs.  In the fast-paced world of venues and...

This Monday's Insights (06 March 2023) feature brings you the latest news including The Business of Events Consultation, CN Agency Awards, The C&IT Show on...

This Monday's Insights (27 February 2023) feature brings you the latest news including VisitBritain seeing things differently, IMEX Group sustainability report, mia research, and more....

Leeds is a bustling city in the heart of England with excellent transport links to all corners of the UK. A two-hour train ride from...

This Monday's Insights (20 February 2023) feature brings you the latest news including Australia business events campaign, IMEX Frankfurt, event icebreakers, and more. Headlines Australia...

Looking for some new venue openings to inspire your next meeting or event? Make sure you're choosing a venue that meets your business objectives and...

This Monday's Insights (13 February 2023) feature brings you the latest news from Gateshead Quays arena, another new Culture Secretary, Business of Events 2023 plans,...

We're almost certain Edinburgh city comes to mind when you're ticking places off your UK event destination bucket list. So, we take a look at...

This Monday's Insights (06 February 2023) feature brings you the latest news from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, isla's new CTO, UK exhibitions...

This Monday's Insights (30 January 2023) feature brings you ChatGPT for eventprofs, Meet Blackpool, Meet in Kent, footwear activation, and more. Headlines Ever wondered what...

This Monday's Insights (23 January 2023) feature brings you the Events Apprenticeship Framework, accessibility, sustainability, EBDS explainer, and more. Headlines The Events Apprenticeship Framework has...

This Monday's Insights (16 January 2023) feature brings you the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, UKinbound's confidence, 2023 meeting industry trends, and more. Headlines The Energy...

This Monday's Insights (09 January 2023) feature brings you event CSR initiatives, face-to-face meetings performance increase, communicating with Gen Z, and more. Headlines Event CSR...

This Monday's Insights (19 December) feature brings you LEEDS 2023, a call for inclusive approach to hospitality recruitment, and more. Headlines LEEDS 2023 - the...

This Monday's Insights (12 December) feature brings you the 2022 Hotel Cateys, a call for inclusive approach to hospitality recruitment, and more. Headlines Hospitality businesses...

This Monday's Insights (05 December) feature brings you IBTM World 100k connections, isla's venue net zero guide, Skift Meetings State of Business Events report, and...

This Monday's Insights (28 November) feature brings you IBTM's new gender equality report, the mia conference reigniting the sector, the IACC's latest Meeting Room of...

This Monday's Insights (21 November) feature brings you a new Dallas convention centre, beam's priorities, UFI General Assembly, and ExCeL London's floor marking robot Lionel....

This Monday's Insights (14 November) feature brings you Belfast sustainability, Liverpool's River of Light, non-stop flights between Dublin and Tel Aviv, ICCA Congress, and more....

This Monday's Insights (07 November) feature brings you BVEP's rebrand, another new Tourism Minister, Elevate's new training programme, and more. Headlines Bereaved families and survivors...

This Monday's Insights (31 October) feature brings you beam's new Chair, DCMS Committee Report criticising the Government, Glasgow benefitting from COP26, and more. Headlines beam's...

This Monday's Insights (24 October) feature brings you Events Industry Alliance new manifesto, London's 2030 Tourism Vision, IBTM World keynote speaker, and more. Headlines The...

Current economic climate makes professional venue find procurement vital for corporates, says EDGE Venues Jacqui Kavanagh... Jacqui believes expert input can bolster technology platforms to...

As Liverpool becomes the host of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, we take a look at three reasons of the reason's Event Profs are attracted...

This Monday's Insights (17 October) feature brings you the vital role of professional venue find procurement, one impact of the pound's fall events held in...

This Monday's Insights (10 October) feature brings you the hotel mocktail switch-up from Skift, new Government tourism minister and data protection system, and aviation's net...

This Monday's Insights (3 October) feature brings you a blog from Martin Fullard on event industry sic codes, the EDGE Venues Q3 results success, Manchester...

EDGE Venues shared its Q3 success at its annual Business Insights Event on Thursday, 15 September, including a 25 per cent increase in platform users...

This Monday's Insights (September 26) feature brings you the BVEP's Strategic Plan of Work, the Meetings Industry Association (mia)'s response to government businesses' energy bill...

This Monday's Insights (September 12) feature brings you the Government guidance on National Mourning - applicable to the event industry following the loss of HM...

Jacqui Kavanagh Despite the headlines and a recession potentially looming, there is good news ahead as we see a continued rise in meeting space enquiries....

This Monday's Insights (22nd August) feature brings you a selection of recent industry headlines, including levelling up to redress economic imbalance, industry ageism, and group...

This Monday's Insights (15th August) feature brings you a selection of recent industry headlines, including increase in industry-wide prices in 2023, potential city hosts announced...

This Monday's Insights (8th August) feature brings you a selection of recent industry headlines, including mia chief exec Kerrin MacPhie's views on the rising rate...

Jacqui Kavanagh CEO, EDGE Venues The inflation rate is forecast to hit a 42-year high of 13% this year, while the UK economy is expected...

This Monday's Insights (1st August) feature brings you a selection of recent industry headlines, including a focus on Birmingham. Headlines Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO, EDGE Venues...

Jacqui Kavanagh CEO, EDGE Venues Well done to all involved in what was truly an incredible opening ceremony last night for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games....

This Monday's Insights (July 25th) feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines Tourism boards in England are...

Jacqui Kavanagh CEO, EDGE Venues I am pleased to see a confirmed date for when we will have a new Prime Minister to lead our...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines Europe's Events Market is set to be...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines The Meetings Industry Association has reacted to...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT)'s State Of...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines A collaborative design team will deliver a...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) has...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Bradford has been crowned UK City of...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Paul Harvey, Editor of M&IT, has written...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The winners of the 15th annual Stadium...

Radisson Hotels UK Ltd has committed 26 of its UK&I properties to EDGE Venues, the online venue finding tool which supports corporates, associations and agency...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Shortlist announced for the EVCOM Clarion Awards...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The counter-terror Protect Duty bill – otherwise...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The Buyers Networking Club's (BNC) salary survey...

Are you ready to get out and about and experience the wonders of the world again? Looking to experience some new and exciting places and...

It’s been nearly two months since the war started in Ukraine, and we continue to see suffering from people fleeing their homes for safety. To...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines European flights recover to 80 per cent...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG)...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines The US B2B exhibition industry continues improvement...

Jacqui Kavanagh This week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak revealed his Spring Statement - an update on the current state, and future expectations of the nation's finances...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the last week. Headlines IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, has confirmed...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Conference News has shared the winners of...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Culture secretary, Nadine Dorries, has called for...

The people in Ukraine are facing unimaginable suffering. The violence is escalating, with the devastating loss of life. EDGE Venues, along with the generosity of...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines IMEX has reported 'strong demand' as Germany...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Manchester to host One Young World 2022...

A huge thank you to those who joined us on Friday for our live broadcast - 2022: Return of the Events Industry. We've had such wonderful...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines ExCeL London revealed a strong start to...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines According to the Guardian newspaper: Austria has lifted...

We're excited to be bringing our industry broadcast back! Friday 11th February - 11am. We've already had some fantastic interest for those wanting to join...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed from the previous week. Headlines Liverpool ACC is offering agency fees upfront! The...

This Monday's Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed, including more great news for the events industry. Headlines U.K. crowned Europe's...

Although the Coronavirus pandemic plagued the hospitality industry during 2021 there were still several new openings. In our latest feature, we identify four of the...

This Monday Insights feature brings you the industry headlines you may have missed, and they're all favourable for venues, meetings, and events this week! Headlines...

Welcome to 2022 and the first of our Monday Insights features, aimed at covering the prior week's industry news headlines.  And 2022 indeed started with...

COP26 saw world leaders come together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. On...

One of the UK’s most expansive overnight meetings and events destinations - has opened its new-look and highly flexible conference and events facilities. The new...

The NEC Group today launched the new NEC Masterplan for the NEC Campus, the site currently home to the UK’s largest exhibition venue - the...

We're back! And we're delivering events once again. Well, to be honest, we didn't go anywhere; we've been busy making improvements to our technology and...

The new face of HBAA has been announced by the association board today, 14 October 2021. The next few months will see this repositioning take...

Even during challenging times it is essential to be visible to your target audiences, they may not be in a position to purchase services or...

In the first half of 2021 Hilton opened 226 new hotels throughout the world. Here’s a look at the most important properties in the UK,...

The idea of throwing yourself into a room of people you don’t know is a daunting prospect for most people, especially as most of us...

The cost-of-living report from ECA International has, again, put Hong Kong in first place of the most expensive cities in the world for a business...

We’ve recently taken a look at new hotel openings in the UK and Europe, so now we’re focussing on what’s happening in North America. New...

Trinity Event Solutions has joined up with our sister company EDGEvenues.com to take the Triple Challenge to a new high level. The company is back...

Trinity Event Solutions and EDGEvenues.com are delighted to welcome Paul Swain to the team in the role of Director of Business Development. Jacqui Kavanagh, founder...

Vienna is ready and waiting to welcome conference, meeting and events visitors again.  There’s lots going on in the city with new hotels and venues...

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen some experimental conference in meetings in destinations around the world. So, what’s happening abroad and how does that...

Northstar Meetings Group's published their latest PULSE Survey on 9th March. The research was carried out between 18th February – 2nd March and is mainly...

As part of our series of new venues opening for conferences, meetings and events, this week we’re looking at new hotels opening in England. There...

On Wednesday, 3rd March, EDGE Venues delivered a broadcast for more than 500 representatives from hotels, venues, agents and corporate event organisers. The session confirmed...

We are delighted to finalise our agenda for our forthcoming Live Broadcast, and wanted to share some of the topics that we will be discussing....

Last week we looked at new hotels in London, this week, we've decided to see what exciting new hotels and venues Scotland will bring to...

NoMad London The NoMad is accepting bookings from 13th April. The building was previously Bow Street Magistrates Court, in Covent Garden, located opposite the Royal...

EDGE venues is really excited to announce our forthcoming Live Broadcast on Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 at 11am. This is definitely one not to be...

The ‘new normal’ is a term that we often hear, but what can we expect to happen to conferences and meetings this year and in...

Back in 2016, Accor bought the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissotel brands.  In November 2020 it revealed a merger with Ennismore, which will bring the Hoxton...

The expectation is that, more than ever, when they go to conferences, meetings and events, people will be looking for food that they haven’t been...

This week we’re looking at how our European neighbours are managing Covid-19, what restrictions there are on travellers and whether they are able to hold...

Over the last few of months we’ve seen numerous postponements and cancellations of conference and meetings due to COVID 19. No-one knows what will happen...

EDGE Venues continued their successful series of Digital Marketing Masterclasses in conjunction Anicca Digital, last Thursday. If you missed it please click on the link...

Following our successful Broadcast on July 17th 2020 EDGE Venues announced the launch of a series of six Digital Masterclasses. These are free and industry...

The Meetings Show has announced today that the exhibition, which was due to take place in June this year, has been postponed until 19-20 October....

Movenpick is opening a new hotel in Rome. Villa Pamphilli, it was due to be open this summer, but may be delayed by the Coronavirus...

Countrywide Hotels have sadly announced the temporary closure of all their properties to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. However, they are open for any...

Even during challenging times it is essential to be visible to your target audiences, they may not be in a position to purchase services or...

CHS Group have come up with a fantastic idea to bring our industry together and share positive news. They have collated a list of the...

In this continuing period of uncertainty that is undoubtedly bringing stress and confusion to many in our industry it is great to announce some positive...

EDGE Venues is proud to announce that one of the venues on their platform, ExCel London is to be turned into a temporary 4,000-bed hospital...

As a company that wants to survive this uncertain time, our biggest incentive is to lay off staff. But what the Government is failing to...

Dear Prime Minister,  We are writing to you to request urgent cash injections into the hospitality industry to support our staff. Our industry is worth...

The health secretary said empty hotels across the country would help ease the pressure on hospitals that are filling up with patients. Speaking on the...

Update on the coronavirus issue following today's COBRA meeting Following todays COBRA meeting the government is now moving to a 'delay' phase against coronavirus which...

Events industry affected by Coronavirus - Major industry trade show cancelled. EDGE Venues has just been made aware that IMEX Frankfurt 2020 has been cancelled...

The four-star Carton House in Co Kildare is to rebrand to become part of Accor’s Fairmont portfolio. The hotel will now undergo a complete refurbishment...

The Cheltenham Festival is one of sports most popular events of the year, attracting more than a quarter of a million people over the 4-day...

The rapid spread of coronavirus around the world is taking its toll on the events industry and the vast supply chain that supports it. The...

EDGE Venues and Trinity Event Solutions based in Stamford, Lincolnshire will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March. They will continue their commitment...

Join us at our EDGE EXPO to see what we're all about and why the EDGE Venues platform is the right platform to advertise your...

With the help of WRAP’s Guardians of Grub resources, The Meetings Show will be encouraging its exhibitors and event buyers to help cut food waste...

There’s been a lot of talk around large events cancelling due to the Coronavirus. On 3 March, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government was...

Working alongside venues, venue bookers and attendees there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus situation globally. Hotels and venues are working...

A new £15m Hampton by Hilton hotel could open at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena next year, subject to planning permission. If the planning application is successful,...

UK conference and meeting venues are being urged to take part in the 2020 UK Conference and Meeting Survey (UKCAMS). This will help determine the...

Radisson Hotel Group is launching a global roll-out plan of plastic reduction. This includes the introduction of bulk amenities in all hotels across the group’s...

Blackpool has returned to the conference and events mainstream. The resort’s message is to showcase its £500m transformation of the resort and its conference offer....

Following the news that Hilton has closed 130 hotels in China, due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the hotel chain has now received another...

Accor and Visa have announced a global partnership to bring new payment experiences to ALL-Accor Live Limitless loyalty members. The partnership will bring together Accor’s loyalty program...

Real estate investment company Aprirose has appointed Richard Moore group chief executive of its Almarose hotel management platform. Moore most recently served as area senior...

As you may already be aware, The Mobile World Congress Convention has been cancelled in Barcelona due to the global concern of the Coronavirus outbreak....

Plans for a new and bespoke EventCity have been approved. The application proposed the creation of a state-of-the-art venue in TraffordCity, in the present site of...

British Airways has announced it will launch flights between Heathrow and Newquay for summer 2020 starting 2 July. The news comes after Flybe said it...

Travel association UKinbound has announced that the top challenges for its members in 2020 include a negative perception of the UK resulting from Brexit, alongside...

EDGE Venues has celebrated its successful first year with a Business Intelligence Review for 125 agent and venue industry professionals, hosted by the Barbican Centre...

Brexit's impact is creating business opportunities and issues as well as recruitment problems according to HBAA members. The HBAA has gathered opinions from a cross-section...

EDGE Venues, specialists in global venue sourcing for meetings and events, have appointed Tracy Winsworth into the newly created role of Managing Director. The appointment...

The Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa located in Balluta, St. Julian’s opened on 13th of January 2020, following a €30m investment in renovation. The 5*...

Accor has announced its commitment to join the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and to remove all single-use plastic items in guest experience from its...

Hilton has launched its 18th brand, Tempo, aimed at “modern achievers who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition” with lifestyle brand partnerships. The...

Sales and marketing consortium Best Western GB has added seven properties to its portfolio following the signing of an agreement with Corus Hotels. The new...

The lifestyle brand, EDITION Hotels, conceived by Ian Schrager will increase its hotels from 10 to 13 by opening three more this year. There are...

NH Hotel Group has reached an agreement with Covivio, one of the key European real estate players, to operate a portfolio of eight high-end hotels,...

The 2020 M&IT Awards finalists have been announced and we're delighted to see many of our EDGE Venues licensees have made the shortlist. Here's a...

It makes sense to use a venue that reflects your company’s CSR philosophy and policies, but do you check this with them before booking your...

The first Six Senses Hotel will open in the UK at Whiteleys, Bayswater, West London. The building is a former art deco department store, which...

The hotels are owned by Charles Street Buildings Group and operated by Interstate Hotels and Resorts, which is also an existing Accor partner with multiple...

Marriott International has announced plans to open more than 30 new luxury properties across the globe in 2020 through its portfolio of high-end brands. The...

Sustainability is getting more and more important when planning an event or a meeting. Every little change can make a big difference in the carbon...

As we know, where the consumer market leads, businesses follow. So, here’s a look at the trends in food and drink, which is what we...

Alex Dalby, Trinity Event Solutions Event Consultant, recently headed into Birmingham for a series of site inspections. If you're considering Birmingham as a destination for...

Private overseas investors and a weak sterling against the dollar has helped keep the luxury hotel market in the UK buoyant over the past 12...

Trinity Event Solutions, Stamford-based venue find and event management agency, announces recent promotion of Jenny Harding.  Jenny joined Trinity Event Solutions as sales office manager...

In this world of more digital communication the need for personal engagements has also increased. People need to connect and the event organisers who are...

Accor and Arora Group has announced the signing of The Fairmont Windsor Park. The hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound redevelopment and will open in...

Events often require travelling in the UK or abroad and working on site at an event in places which are not under the direct control...

Lifestyles are changing and in 2018 the UN forecast that 60% of people will live in cities by 2030. The private rental sector is growing...

All hotels are looking at their space and seeing what they can do with it to make as much revenue as possible. The static destination...

Marriott International has launched its Delta Hotel brand in the UK with three openings in the closing months of the year. Delta Hotels by Marriott...

There are 210 new hotels in the development pipeline for London as investors remain optimistic about the capital’s market potential for growth post-Brexit. That’s according...

Bilbao, an industrial port city in northern Spain, is surrounded by green mountains. After years of financial uncertainty, Bilbao has once again become a dynamic...

On Friday 1st November, EDGE Venues brought together Agents and Venues who use the global venue sourcing platform for a Marketing Summit, helping users and...

Park Plaza hotels (PPHE) has reported a 6% increase in like-for-like revenue in the nine months to 30 September 2019, driven by strong growth in...

CSR is a hot topic at the moment and every day there’s something on the news about greater environmental responsibility. There’s a trend for sustainable...

The Doyle Collection are offering a fantastic opportunity for Agents to experience the delights of Dublin. This is a mixed MICE agency FAM trip and...

The environment for an event can make or break it and we all want to select a venue with the ‘wow’ factor and technology to...

Looking for some inspiration of a venue in Madrid? Paula Calton, Business Development Director at Trinity Event Solutions, looks into what Santiago Bernabeu Stadium has...

Edinburgh’s business tourism sector has launched a crowdfunding style appeal to extend the city’s digital campaign, ‘Make it Edinburgh’.   The campaign aims to attract event and conference...

VisitBritain’s flagship annual business event MeetGB is set to be held at the Celtic Manor Resort and the recently opened International Convention Centre (ICC) in...

Hotel investment and management group Amaris Hospitality has announced it will invest £21.7m into the transformation of properties in Edinburgh, Islington, Oxford, Bristol and Dublin....

Trinity Event Solutions, based in Stamford, is delighted to announce their new venue find contract win with Allianz Insurance, business and personal insurance provider. The...

As EDGE Venues draws closer to completing its first full year, the team is in final preparations for the EDGE Autumn Business Intelligence Review which...

London has overtaken New York for FinTech investment deals, according to new research based on Pitchbook data released by London & Partners and Innovate Finance, 23 September. The...

Hyatt has announced plans to open two hotels in Manchester including the UK debut of its extended stay brand Hyatt House. Hyatt Regency Manchester Oxford...

Munich-based Ruby Hotels is set to open its first property in the UK in January 2020 with the launch of a hotel in London’s Southbank....

Hilton Munich City is completing refurbishment of the public areas, guest rooms, fitness centre, bar, restaurant and meeting facilities which will transform this 4* hotel....

Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed plans to open a 430-bedroom Radisson Blu hotel at the London Resort, a 535-acre resort set to open in Kent...

For the eighth year running, Brussels is the preferred destination in Europe for association event organisers, according to the Union of International Associations’ annual ranking....

Exclusive Hotels and Venues, the parent company of Pennyhill Park and other luxury hotels, has been renamed as Exclusive Collection. The new name has been...

Plans for a new luxury hotel in two of Cardiff's most historic buildings are set to be given the go-ahead. The listed old Post office...

Situated at the most southerly point of Norway, a restaurant 5 metres underwater, opened earlier this year. The restaurant was built on a barge before...

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced that its entire hotel estate of almost 843,000 guest rooms will switch to bulk-size bathroom amenities, with the transition...

The Principal Edinburgh George Street hotel has rejoined the InterContinental brand after 14 years. The 240-bedroom hotel operated as an InterContinental property until 2005, when...

Elisha Temple recently headed into London to build her product knowledge on what the City has to offer for meetings and events. Here part 2...

It was officially announced that starting from 01 October 2019, simplified Electronic Visa for foreigners visiting St. Petersburg will be implemented! Tourists and business travellers...

The Glasgow Convention Bureau has reported an almost £1 million economic boost to the city’s economy after hosting the 27th International Input-Output Association Conference (IIOA)....

The shortlist for the London Venue Awards has been announced and we're delighted that many of our EDGE Venues licensees who've made the final, and...

Events budgets defied the trend for total marketing budgets during the second quarter of 2019, registering solid growth and extending the upturn which has been...

Elisha Temple recently headed into London to build her product knowledge on what the City has to offer for meetings and events. Here she's shared...

Virtway, the world’s largest 3D virtual world conferencing platform, has raised €4 million to launch in the UK, marking its first expansion outside the company’s...

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s (RAS) International Conference on Robotics and Automations (ICRA) will be held in London in 2023. The UK capital was...

For the fifth year in a row, Qatar Airlines has taken first place in Skytrax’s World Airline Awards. The survey was completed by more than...

The London Convention Bureau is bringing together senior leaders from the UK’s hospitality sector to sign up to commitments in line with the Mayor’s London...

Meeting and event professionals from around the world will be coming together this week for two days of inspiration, education and networking at The Meetings Show,...

VisitScotland Business Events has launched Scotland’s “Legends Legacy Network” - an evolution of its award-winning Legends marketing campaign. The initiative was announced at a dinner...

EDGE Venues launched in December 2018 as the ‘go to’ global venue sourcing platform for agents, corporates and associations. Since its launch, EDGE has seen...

Belfast has been chosen to host Europe’s largest annual gathering of archaeologists, joining Barcelona, Istanbul and Lisbon in a strong international line-up of cities to...

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has chosen Dublin as the destination for its Global Conference in 2021. Following the review of several international bids,...

With the imminent opening of ICC Wales (International Convention Centre) the Ambassador Wales programme is aiming to expand to attract national and international association conferences...

EDGE Venues is planning to make a big impact at this year’s Meetings Show, on 26th and 27th June at Olympia London. The Meetings Show...

The London Hilton on Park Lane celebrates 100 Years of Hilton, today which marks a century since founder, Conrad Hilton, opened the first hotel back...

A new conference and events venue – The Eastside Rooms – is set to launch in Birmingham in the spring of 2020. The venue, which...

The hotel group’s five-year plan includes the ambition of becoming the market leaders in the meetings and events industry. An important components is Radisson Rewards...

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has unveiled its latest brand updates and innovations to its mainstream hotel owners....

Birmingham is set to benefit from a £32.1 million economic boost by hosting five matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (30 May-14 July)....

The team behind the in-construction Dubai Exhibition Centre has released a ‘fly-through’ video of the venue, ahead of its opening on 20 October 2020. https://youtu.be/gTZ15FxZbuM...

The 2019 Conference & Hospitality Show welcomed 1,350 attendees to the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 30 April. Attendance was up by 10% from...

A survey of meeting and event planners carried out by The Meetings Show has found that millennials value networking more highly than any other generation, but are...

PPHE Hotel Group (“PPHE” or the “Group”), an international hospitality real estate group which owns and develops hotels and resorts, operates the Park Plaza Hotels...

HBAA will be hosting a non-profit event, open to the industry on 15 May during National Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) as the latest...

Guests will now be able to customise their hotel room using an only a tablet to control lighting, music, curtains and temperature. After the launch...

Meetings and conferences are vital to effective communication and a good experience is fundamental to your plans to connect both internally with your colleagues and...

Radisson Hotel Group (‘RHG') and PPHE Hotel Group (‘PPHE’), which is RHG’s exclusive partner for its wholly owned Park Plaza brand in Europe, Middle East...

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has re-opened in its entirety, having completed the most extensive restoration in its 117-year history. Following the re-opening of the...

Guests checking into ibis Styles Gloucester Road can now take a trip on the tube in their pyjamas, as ibis Styles unveils its new hotel...

Burleigh Court, described as a 'forgotten gem', on the edge of the Cotswolds has been sold to management consultants Corinna and James Rae. They have...

Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) is delighted to welcome two new members, Ashorne Hill and DMU Venues to its growing portfolio of exceptional meeting and event...

The Fattal Hotel Group, the owner of the Jurys Inn and Leonardo hotel brands, has announced that it has signed a lease agreement to open...

Room to Reward has announced that De Vere hotel group is the latest group to join its unique hospitality charity. All properties in the group’s...

Marriott International expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong...

As part of its strategy to grow international business events in the UK VisitBritain has added two key roles to the team. Jamie Ades, who...

PPHE Hotel Group (Park Plaza Hotels Europe) has received planning permission to begin construction on a £180 million development project that will house the Art’otel...

The four-AA-star Crowne Plaza Marlow has begun an £8m refurbishment under its new owners to transform it into “one of the finest resorts under the...

Local councils in Britain have spent record amounts on buying hotels, spending £93m in 2018, an increase of 182% on 2017’s £33m. This demonstrates the...

Hilton has revealed its Hampton by Hilton brand, the largest in the Hilton portfolio, “continues to lead the way in the upper-midscale segment” and has...

The hotel group plans to add between 275,000 and 295,000 rooms by 2021, supported by the strength of its record 478,000-room pipeline, including roughly 214,000...

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has said it plans to build 100 new hotels across the UK over the next five years, creating approximately 3,000 new...

Clean, fresh water is now available to the Niamey School for the Deaf in Niger, thanks to funding from industry charity Meeting Needs. This means...

Michael Hirst has been appointed as the new chair of the Events Industry Board by tourism minister Michael Ellis, following the resignation of Nick de...

Edwardian Hotels London is the first group of hotels to maximise their exposure to users of EDGE Venues, the new global venue sourcing solution for...

With Brexit uncertainty causing UK holidaymakers to put off travelling abroad, destination management company (DMC) group - TCE Group is enabling UK companies to do...

There are lots of good reasons to choose a different or unusual venue for your event. Somewhere that has the ‘wow’ factor or is popular...

The idea of throwing yourself into a room of people you don’t know is a daunting prospect for most people, but networking is one of...

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is planning a giant leap into the future with expert-led discussions on sustainability, AI and Brexit at its upcoming Future...

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch a new all-suites upper midscale brand in its preliminary 2018 financial results. The company said launching...

As the first step in the HBAA’s 2019 major initiative to encourage action on mental health issues in the event industry, the new HBAA Executive...

Millennium and Copthorne Hotels has warned investors that the hospitality industry faces ‘intensifying’ challenges in the near future in the form of staff shortages and...

Several properties operated by UK independent hotel management company, RBH, have been given the BVA BDRC seal of approval following glowing customer service feedback. Nine...

More than 75 of Edinburgh’s most respected academics and researchers have united in their condemnation of the proposed 2019/20 budget cuts to Marketing Edinburgh, as drafted by...

The official convention bureau for London and Paris have announced a new partnership which they claim will see the two cities working together for the...

The research, which was collected by Qa Research, found that 59% of UKinbound members stated they were confident about business in the upcoming 12 months....

Industry discussion forum EventHuddle will be looking at requests for proposal (RFP) at its next edition. EventHuddle CEO Kirk Thomas said: “Receiving a RFP should be...

Reducing our use of plastic, particularly single use plastic, is a hot topic at the moment and we all know that there is a lot...

Conference and meeting venues are being urged to take part in the 2019 UK Conference and Meeting Survey (UKCAMS), now in its 26th year. Sponsored...

Meetings venues across the UK have overcome a challenging economy to experience a 10 per cent rise in delegate day rates (DDR) over the last...

Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Tirolia Hotel Kitzbuhel. The property joins Curio Collection by Hilton and marks the brand’s entry into Austria. The hotel...

Teams from destination marketing organisations and convention bureaux around the UK will reunite next month for the second Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) Destinations Summit. Sponsored...

The theme will be the HBAA’s focus for events in the year ahead. The association will be exploring opportunities for collaborating with the Prince’s Trust,...

Now more than ever, event planners are requesting healthier food and drink options, driven by what their customers want. According to an IACC report on...

The UK conferencing and events market is growing as a whole, despite the conference and meetings segment suffering decline for a third consecutive year, according...

Central Hall Westminster has announced a record turnover for the year of £7.8m, and subsequently promised to increase charitable funding to £1.7m per year. This...

VisitBritain has announced its flagship business event MeetGB will return this year to show 120 international buyers why the UK is the destination of choice...

Michelle Rennoldson joins CHS Group UK as buyer relationship manager with a remit to make the 10th Anniversary Conference and Hospitality Show the best yet....

New research by SAP Concur has revealed that 31% of UK businesses consider growth during 2019 to be critical.  In addition, 96% reported that their company...

Deloitte’s US report could mean greater options for meetings and event bookers. 2019 US Travel and Hospitality Industry Outlook talks of key trends powering growth...

Spend dropped 1.0% overall, yet hotels, restaurants & bars boosted by 7.6% increase. Visa’s UK Consumer Spending Index, compiled by IHS Markit, showed that overall...

International Confex has confirmed it will be partnering with Meeting Needs in 2019. The event industry charity was founded by leading figures in the meetings...

UK hotels saw an increase in both room occupancy and average room rates in November. Occupancy grew by 0.6 per cent to 79.1 per cent,...

AccorHotels has 35 brands that range from luxury to economy, offering a 'full suite' of choice when it comes to hospitality and conference and events...

With 2018 at an end, NH Hotels thought January is a great time to reflect on everything that they've experienced during the year. Extending their...

HBAA members have raised a total of £44,000 for homeless charity Beyond Food in 2017 and 2018. The money was generated at a variety of...

With the security related events of London and Manchester at the forefront of everyone’s minds, keeping event attendees as safe as possible has become another...

How to handle delegates with special dietary requirements for menu planning by Katharine Jordan, Marketing Director, Trinity Event Solutions We are all experiencing more special...

It’s always exciting to hold your event somewhere new and we’re always looking for something different. So here’s a quick look at some of the...

A Business Travel Show survey has revealed that Brexit is not only the biggest challenge facing buyers next year, it will continue to cause them...

The Meetings Show is calling on event professionals to get creative when submitting papers for its 2019 education programme. Conference producer Erica Keogan will curate a large proportion...

There's been a lot of publicity about sexual harassment and the #metoo movement in the last year, but how would you handle a complaint of...

Two years ago, the unique floating platform that is Good Hotel was pulled across the North Sea from Amsterdam to find its new home at...

Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies has released their 2018 Global Destination Index which presents the most popular meeting...

Timed to coincide with the opening of the COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland, ABPCO has released a report and Roadmap for the creation of...

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) released its Meetings Outlook report at IBTM in November, highlighting projected favourable business conditions, with a caveat that budgets were unlikely to increase. Only...

etc.venues have announced a brand new conference and exhibition venue - just minutes away from Liverpool Street and Bank stations.  The new etc.venues - 133...

Some additional factors to consider when taking your event abroad and managing it outside the UK Organising a conference, meeting or event outside the UK...

From predictions for 2019 and expenses payments to mental health, the HBAA delivered a packed programme to a capacity audience at its latest Members Meeting,...

After months in the planning, Trinity Event Solutions is delighted to announce the official launch of EDGE Venues into the meetings and events space -...

Career network site LinkedIn has announced the launch of LinkedIn Events, a new feature which will allow users to join and create professional events, invite...

The Hyatt Regency Bangkok has had a soft opening and will celebrate a grand opening in January 2019. Conveniently located on Sukhumvit road with direct...

Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, is reinventing dining on the water with the relaunch of two of its classic boats as modern dining experiences.  Under...

A new multi-million-pound event space named Magazine London is set to open in Greenwich, London, from summer 2019. The venue will host live events, conferences...

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) recently kicked off its campaign encouraging the business meetings and events industry to use less single-use plastic, with a roundtable discussion....

The ongoing growth of the Event Management Apprenticeship programme marks a new milestone with the launch of its new web portal. At the same time...

BMA House, an EDGE venues+ member has won the Hire Space prestigious Greenest Venue Award. On Wednesday 24th October the BMA House events team saw...

With more than 380 hotels in the NH Hotels Group, we've got everything you need to know on their newest offerings across Europe… NH Essen...

The brand makes its UK debut with the opening of Kimpton® Fitzroy London Kimpton® Fitzroy London, the first UK hotel from boutique luxury brand, Kimpton®...

Adare Manor offers guests a lavish welcome and unforgettable hospitality in a spellbinding setting. The lush parkland and pristine woods of Adare Manor’s 840 acre...

Having just opened this summer The Barcelona EDITION is thrilled to be welcoming their first guests through their doors and having a lot of fun...

Thoughts from the Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum on the UK Events Industry The forum took place on Friday 26 October at the QEII...

From discreet meetings in Paris and medical conferences in Amsterdam, to incentives in the South of France, the Far East, the Caribbean and beyond, Amplified...

Easthampstead Park is a Victorian mansion set in the Berkshire countryside. It is surrounded by 60 acres of woodland, parkland and formal gardens, yet is...

by Katharine Jordan, Marketing Director, Trinity Event Solutions The Watkins Research Group produces a report every 2-years about destinations in North America. This year, as...