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BEST PRACTICE – IS IT A BORING AND RESTRICTIVE PROCESS - OR A LIVING BREATHING EVOLVING THING – THAT’S ENRICHED BY ON-GOING INPUT, SHARING AND LEARNING?

ABPCO’s role is one of direction and education because a lot of what this association does is about providing advice and useful content on all aspects of event delivery, particularly in times of crisis and changes in legislation. We like to think... Read more

30 Jan 2025

Matt Whiteman Appointed Executive Head Chef of The Venues Collection

The Venues Collection is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Whiteman as Executive Head Chef. Matt brings with him 20 years of culinary experience, including roles at Watsons restaurant, The Gleneagles Hotel and Leicester Tigers and has... Read more

30 Jan 2025

The Eastside Rooms reflects on a successful 2024 and sets sights on an even bigger 2025

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference and events venue, is celebrating a landmark 2024, having welcomed an impressive 76,518 event attendees through its doors. This milestone highlights the venue’s continued success as a hub for... Read more

30 Jan 2025

Meeting Needs funding drives food and medicine to Ukraine with Mighty Convoy

A cash grant of £7,500 at the end of 2024 by event industry foundation Meeting Needs helped finance the delivery of ambulances, food and medicine to Ukraine this month. This follows announcements of other significant projects and successes... Read more

22 Jan 2025

Cambridge: a spotlight destination for 2025 events as venues draw in visitors

Meet Cambridge, the official conference and events bureau for the city has reported another excellent year in 2024, handling 3,510 enquiries at an estimated confirmed value of £4.3 million. The city continues to capture the attention of both... Read more

21 Jan 2025

News Archive—January 2025

BEST PRACTICE – IS IT A BORING AND RESTRICTIVE PROCESS - OR A LIVING BREATHING EVOLVING THING – THAT’S ENRICHED BY ON-GOING INPUT, SHARING AND LEARNING?

Matt Whiteman Appointed Executive Head Chef of The Venues Collection

The Eastside Rooms reflects on a successful 2024 and sets sights on an even bigger 2025

Meeting Needs funding drives food and medicine to Ukraine with Mighty Convoy

Cambridge: a spotlight destination for 2025 events as venues draw in visitors

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