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In today's fast-paced corporate world, the significance of well-organized, impactful events cannot be overstated. Whether it's a small business gathering or a large corporate conference, the choice of......
In the corporate world, the significance of a well-orchestrated event cannot be overstated. Whether it's a strategic planning session, a high-profile networking gathering, or an international conferen......
Finding the Ideal Conference Venue: A Strategic Approach
When it comes to organizing a successful conference or corporate event, the quest begins with a seemingly simple demand: "Fin......
When it comes to selecting a venue for UK conferences, academic institutions may not be the first option that springs to mind for many professionals. Yet, universities offer a plethora of advantages t......
Conferences UK�s meeting guide has everything you need to curate your perfect event. The guide has been developed by our team of expert venue finders and includes;
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The process of conference venue sourcing has entered an era of unprecedented transformation in 2024. This insightful guide sheds light on the groundbreaking trends reshaping how planners and organizat......
In today's world, where environmental consciousness is paramount, selecting a sustainable conference venue is a testament to your organization's commitment to the planet. At Conferences UK, we pride o......
Welcome to our latest Conferences UK blog post, where we explore the critical role of location in selecting venues for corporate events. Understanding that the perfect spot is more than just a place, ......
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on selecting the perfect conference venues for your conference with Conferences UK! Embarking on this journey can transform an ordinary event into an extraordinary e......
In the dynamic landscape of the UK business sphere, conferences stand as pivotal milestones, providing a vibrant space for professionals to converge, exchange ideas, and glean insights from diverse pe......
Embarking on the dynamic landscape of corporate events introduces the daunting task of pinpointing the perfect venue. The myriad of options, spanning from conventional conference halls to avant-garde ......
Corporate events are the lifeblood of business gatherings, meticulously designed and curated to achieve diverse organizational objectives. These multifaceted occasions serve as crucial touchpoints to ......
Selecting the ideal venue for a corporate event is a critical decision that can make or break the success of the gathering. London boasts a diverse array of conference and meeting venues, each offerin......
If you're a venue owner or manager, you understand the importance of filling your spaces with events, meetings, and conferences. Maximizing your venue's occupancy and revenue is a top priority. But ho......
Planning an event, conference, or meeting is no small task. One of the most crucial decisions you'll make during this process is selecting the right venue. The venue you choose can significantly impac......
When it comes to planning a conference, selecting the right conference venues is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your event. The choice of venue should align with your......
Are you an event planner on the quest for the perfect meeting venues in London? Look no further! London's diverse landscape offers a plethora of hidden gem meeting rooms, each with its unique charm an......
Greetings, fellow seekers of knowledge and collaboration! In this era of digital connectivity, the value of face-to-face interactions remains unparalleled. As a conference venues finding team who unde......
In the intricate tapestry of event planning, one element stands out as a defining cornerstone: the conference venue. Often regarded as the silent architect of successful gatherings, a well-chosen conf......
In the rapidly evolving world of events, a new trend has emerged: hybrid events. With the advent of technology and the changing landscape of gatherings, hybrid events have gained popularity as a power......
When it comes to planning a successful corporate meeting, choosing the right venue is paramount. The venue you select plays a crucial role in setting the tone, atmosphere, and overall productivity of ......
Choosing the right city for your meeting is a critical decision that can greatly impact the success and overall experience of your event. The location sets the stage, creating a backdrop that can insp......
When it comes to organizing a conference, finding the perfect venue is crucial. While traditional Manchester conference venues and hotels are popular choices, sometimes you want to break away from the......
The Coronavirus epidemic has forced people the world over to rethink everything - from our work and school to entertainment. In response to school closures, working from home policies, travel bans and......
We've been providing a free conference venue finding service long enough to know that planning a conference is no easy task. We can find you the perfect space for your conference, whether it be a <......
As a venue finding company who deal with a wide range of meeting venue requests, from meeting rooms in Warrington ......
There are lots of places you can hold conferences today - cinemas, hotels, sports centres, even zoos. While it may be tempting to opt for somewhere unusual like this in a bid to ensure the conference ......
This is the time of year when many large UK conference companies roll out their trend reports for the next year. CWT Meetings and Events, for example, h......
As a venue finding agency UK we know how easy it is to forget things, like your passport or your train ticket. But when you are an event man......
So, you've been told that your next event is going to be held at meeting rooms Edinburgh but what do you need to k......
For many UK venues who are hosting events, getting people to attend and selling enough tickets are often the most str......
When you are looking at potential conference venues for your next event, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure t......
Most people working in event management live and breathe events - from planning team activity days, to conferences and even Christmas parties. As you can imagine, every event is different and requires......
It is a commonly known fact that the cheapest way to train people - whether it be customers or employees - is to train them in your own conference room on site. However, this is not always the most ef......
Finding the perfect place for your next conference is not an easy task - with factors such as amenities, location and size having to be taken into account to ensure your event goes off without a hitch......
The competition for conference and corporate event attendee's attendance has never been fiercer, and as a venue finding agency UK we are per......
We work with a lot of conference centres here at Conferences UK, and so we know that planning a conference requires ......
When you are organising an event, you will have to make many different decisions. Choosing a venue is just one of those decisions but it is a decision that will have the most impact on the success of ......
So, you've been tasked with finding the perfect venue for your company's next important meeting, the next party or even to take some clients to impress. However, this is the first time you have done t......
If you are new to conference and event planning, then you may be wondering exactly how much do venues in the UK cost? At first thought, it may feel lik......
Here are Conferences UK we deal with venues all over the UK from conference venue London to Edinburgh and we know th......
Event planning can be a stressful job. There are a million and one jobs that need to be done, and it can seem that every deadline you have means everything comes down to the wire. So, to help you out ......
Every industry has telltale signs that you should not go with a particular product, vendor or service. The events industry is no exception to this and sourcing the best
Welcome to our conference venues marketing guide where we take a closer look at what it is, why it is important and ......
Although our company name is Conferences UK, we don't just deal with booking meeting rooms for conferences, we can also help with spaces for events a......
If you are planning a corporate event, whatever size it is, it can be very stressful and take up a lot of your time. Creating the guest list, hiring entertainment, and finding the perfect caterers ......
Now that Christmas is far behind us, and we are in 2019, what do venues in the UK need to know about event trends for this year? Well, the event world i......
If you are looking for conference venues Manchester but are not sure where to start? We can help you to take away......
There are thousands of great conference venues out there with teams of staff who are more than capable of taking care of every little detail from cateri......
Training events are very important as getting a good result is essential. The trainer will put a lot of thought, preparation, time, expense and effort into the day and so have the attendees. They will......
As you can imagine there are lots of London conference venues to choose from - in fact the choice can be quite bewil......
So, you've booked your meeting rooms Glasgow for your next event, and you are just about to pull together a p......
Knowing how to narrow down the wide range of corporate venues to find just the right one for your needs is one of the most chall......
Whether you are putting a conference together for customers or partners, or even a large conference for a vast number of attendees, the right venue will make all the difference. As
Technology has made a huge difference in many areas of business, especially ours as a conference venues finding agency - but it can also make the actual planning of the event easier as well. Using tec......
We know that finding conference venues can be a long and complicated job, with different events requiring different things from their venue meaning event planners have a lot of things to think about w......
As experts in conference venues finding, Conferences UK are proud to be at the forefront of venue search technology, but that is not where our interest in technology ends. We like to keep abreast of a......
As a conference venues finding company, we have found the perfect venue for a multitude of events over the years, and so we are aware that one of the hardest parts about organising an event is actuall......
Here at Conferences group we pride ourselves on our expertise and knowledge of the venues we partner with and aim to visit as many venues as we possibly can. Recently, our venue finding team spent the......
At Conferences UK, we help our clients find conferences venues throughout the UK. We've helped our clients link up with the Derby Conference Centre and various conference venues in London. However, on......
Getting analytics for your event is critical. It gives you insight into multiple aspects of your event and helps you access the data in a way that benefits future events. Fortunately, thanks to techno......
Social media rules the world. Literally. There are some 2.8 billion social media users around the world as of 2018. That represents a massive percentage of the world's population. But what does that h......
Just like all meetings don't have the same content, not all meeting venues are created equal either. To keep the attention of your team and hold a quality meeting, you have to find the best confere......
Event planning isn't one size fits all. There are multiple job titles that fall under the umbrella of event planning. Convention planner, event manager, meeting planner and many other titles exist for......
1. Great customer insight Conducting research into customer satisfaction is a key aspect of a good event management strategy, to ensure that events meet delegate expectations and therefore are viab......
These are exciting times in the MICE sector, with a number of trends shaping the way meetings and events are planned, implemented and experienced in a positive way. We pick five that will impact on yo......
Attracting an audience for your event is the biggest challenges you will face, after all without the 'numbers' the event is not going to be successful. Furthermore marketing costs can quickly mount an......
1. Slow Check In A slow check in at the beginning of any event can really set a negative tone. With a larger event this could be become a real problem if there are lots of delegates waiting around ......
Trade shows are a great way to stimulate interest in your brand or business. However, they can also be quite costly, and if you manage yours incorrectly you could find yourself on the losing side of y......
Over 80 percent of trade show attendees have buying power for their company. Some 99 percent of marketers say that trad......
Trade show exhibits are one of the best ways to get your brand's voice heard. If you're new to exhibits and trade shows, you might be at a loss for how to make your business stand out. There are co......
You're ready to invest thousands into your conference, the only catch? You want a good return on investment. How can you do that? By choosing the right location. At Conferences UK, we specialise in......
At Conferences UK, we source conference venues all over the United Kingdom. Our mission is to provide the best properties for a variety of conferences. Today we're taking a look at our top pick......
Rolling off of our last post, we are covering another five tips to keep yourself sane while planning an event. At Conferences UK, we help event managers find the perfect conference venues a......
Industry pros of all types love going to conferences to learn more about their industry, researching competition, and spending time with the like-minded. But what about project managers? What is......
Consumers and industry professionals have higher standards than they once did. Technology is no longer an expectation of only those in the tech industry. At Conferences UK, we help folks isolate the t......
Conference meeting planning is a challenge. Where should you start? In this quick guide, we will cover the basics of how to make the most of the conference venues available through our c......
People attend conferences for one reason: to gain access to information they can't find on their own. Will your conference fulfill that need? Although we have extensive experience in locating the ......
You've got a big event coming up next month. You've been asked to handle accommodations for the entire event. Where should you start? The reality is, event companies in the UK can provide support f......
Event planners literally have no excuse for not planning a successful event. There are countless resources available to anyone planning an event, no matter how big it is intended to be. Sure, find......
Planning large scale events is anything but easy. Narrowing down your list of conference venues in London or Edinburgh - or anywhere else in the UK-is only one part of the process. Well-planned events......
We're halfway through 2016 and trends for conference planning are already well established. If your event isn't until later in the year, you might need expert assistance to help stay on trend. You've ......
Let's face it, your team thinks meeting are boring. And they'd be right if you're doing what most businesses do. So how can turn your next meeting into something everyone wants to attend? With so ma......
If event planning isn't exactly your strong suit, planning a conference for your company can have you shaking in your boots. After all, a quick search for meeting rooms in London turns up tons of resu......
Many businesses have an exact idea in mind for their next conference. They want to choose from a list of conference rooms in London that fit certain criteria. Conference centres in London vary drastic......
Want to know what the best conference venues in London are? Are you dead-set on hiring only the BEST venues in the region-sparing no expense? Before you write out a cheque heavier than your work d......
Glasgow, London and Nottingham are full of excellent meeting rooms. Regardless of the location of your conference or meeting, you'll need the best location possible to guarantee a successful event. ......
No matter what event you're hosting, the number one goal is probably to find cheap meeting rooms in London. Fortunately, there are plenty of companies that can help you with your venue search in t......
On the surface, finding a UK conference venue or meeting room seems simple. After all, you just need to find a location, right? Not necessarily. Once you begin your hunt for meeting rooms in centra......
Professional businesses tend to be leery of 'free services,' however, using a free venue finder can be extremely beneficial. When searching for a conference venue, there is much to consider. A fre......
Planning a conference event is tough. You have many decisions to make in the process. But what if you're making the wrong decisions? Before you start finalizing your contracts, compare your to-do list......
Hosting a conference is a complicated process. Your primary concern is undoubtedly identifying money-saving strategies. Whether you're looking for conference venues in London, or need to find a backup......
When you organise a meeting for your team, food often becomes an afterthought. Many a venue finding agency in UK may help you find a spot to hold your meeting, but few offer assistance for catering yo......
As a provider of the top conference centres in Edinburgh and beyond, we love helping our clients decide on the perfect conference space. To help you make the best decision-whether for an Edinburgh con......
Whether you're planning an event for the first time or have been planning them for years, there are a few important aspects that you must consider to pull off a successful event. From finding and book......
There are a few places in London that all corporate businesses turn to host their events. Two of the most popular are the Kettering Conference Centre and the Nottingham Conference Centre. Before you j......
There are a few places in London that all corporate businesses turn to host their events. Two of the most popular are the Kettering Conference Centre and the Nottingham Conference Centre. Before you j......
Want to find the best corporate venues in the UK? Are you struggling to find premium conference rooms London has to offer? Have you thought about hiring the Cotswold conference centre but aren't sure ......
Conferences UK provides a variety of Edinburgh training conference venues for businesses and teams to choose from. Each venue offers a unique set of amenities, features, and locat......
You've just been given word that you'll need to find the best meeting rooms in Edinburgh for an up-coming company meeting. What do you do? No, you don't have to panic. Instead, you stay calm and searc......
Are you planning an event in Nottingham or the surrounding area and looking for the best venues in the UK to host your event? If so, we want to help. We partner with hundreds of top v......
When planning an event and looking for conference venues, you need more than just an idea in your mind. You need a concrete plan that can help you maximize what you'll be doing during the conference. ......
Finding the perfect place for your next event is no easy task. Factors such as size, location, and amenities are critical to ensuring your conference goes off without a hitch. Conferences venues in Lo......
Are you struggling to come up with the ideal spot for your next business conference? Has your venue search UK produced disappointing results? If so, we want to help. There are plenty of conference ven......
London is a hotbed for international and local business conferences and events. With millions of individuals making their way to London every single year, it becomes increasingly important to find the......
When it comes to London conference venues, we take pride in providing a comprehensive list of the best of the best. From meeting rooms Glasgow provides to the ultra-posh conference rooms in London, we......
The Cotswold Conference Centre offers one of the biggest event centers in London. However, for those seeking a diverse, unique and breathtaking space to hold their conference, the
From creating an attendee list to designating your marketing campaigns, you stay busy when planning a conference. Another challenging aspect to the process is choosing from the available corpo......
Planning a conference is no easy task. It takes time and dedication of a full time staff to get it right. One of the first tasks on the to-do list is finding the right conference venue
Searching for the best UK venues for meeting and training can be overwhelming. With so many options available, you may not even know where to begin your search. If you're seeking top-......
Training your staff is a critical part to your business. However, without the right training facility you could very well miss an opportunity to enhance the skills and abilities of your team members. ......
Planning a meeting for your corporate headquarters or for your small business can create unnecessary stress. Meetings are critical to the proper functioning of any business, but one of the first thing......
1 - The Internet of things Perhaps one of the most accessible trends to emerge, the internet of things will play a bigger role in all aspects of our lives in 2015. This trend refers to smart......
Brighton Games in Brighton are taking place in Falmer, a short distance from Brighton and Hove. The stadium has been constructed at a cost of 93m and according to the Rugby World Cup Official Websi......
Here at Conferences UK we pride ourselves on the quality of our free venue finding service and our ability to find the perfect venue for our customers. We have been around since 2005 and two things un......
Choosing the ideal venue for your conference and event can sometimes be a tough decision. It can determine whether your event is a success or failure. There is so much choice, a wealth of information ......
Set in a perfect position high above Lake Windermere, the latest Laura Ashley-style hotel from Corus is already off to a great start! I was looking forward to our visit from the moment we got the invi......
Here at Conferences Group we work with many kinds of clients, from charities and church groups to multinational organisations. And what is true of the big clients is always true of the smallest to......
In the words of the song it's a holly, jolly, something or other, Christmas time. The Christmas spirit has descended on Conference UK, and it all began as the whole team dressed up in handsome, sty......
As the newest member of the Conference UK team, I'm learning about venues all over the country. This week, a group of us were guests at The Wood Norton near Evesham - and what a wonderful time we had.......
The new Conferences UK Magazine is available. Issue 9 is all about Top 5's. Articles include The Top Five Public Sector Events, Top Five Private Sector Events and the Five Most Inspiring Meeting Room......
If you're taking the idea of 'thinking big' literally and are looking to plan either an exhibition or conference for a large number of people, you might think that the number of venues available to yo......
A common theme among both industry observers and practitioners over the last five years has been the challenges faced by the sector. As a result of the economic climate, many have felt pressure on......
Planning an event can be extremely daunting - not only is a huge amount of responsibility placed on you with regards to sticking to the budget; but it can feel like attendees will be watching your eve......
Meeting. Just the word can summon up dread for even the most dedicated of employees. But why is that? Well, perhaps it's a sense of wasted time - as a recent survey from Office Broker showed, the a......
With 2014 set to be a positive year for the Conferences industry, we asked Simon Gidman, head of Business and Events at Visit England what his predictions for this year were. With a flood of unique......
Leave everything until the last minute Don't put off until tomorrow what can be done today. This includes a precise agenda for your meeting. You can adapt your plan depending on how things are goin......
Event planning can seem like such a complex task; with the seemingly never-ending list of to-do's, and the worry that your guests won't want to come or think it's boring. And let's face it; most of u......
You've been challenged with planning a big event, but you don't know where to start. There is a lot to consider, but taking the time to consider all the aspects of the project will pay off on the big ......
Running a seminar is an excellent way in which to meet with existing and potential clients. It can be used to brief them on product launches, pipeline development or changes within the business or mar......
When it comes to the events industry, nothing is truer than the old adage that goes along the lines of 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail'. Planning is the cornerstone of our industry, yet often the......
Memories do not always serve people particularly well. Fallible human memory, although it is probably the most important medium, should not be the only medium in which people's experiences of a confer......
Great Customer Insight Conducting research into customer satisfaction is a key aspect of a good event management strategy, to ensure that events meet delegate expectations and therefore are viable......
Planning and managing an event, conference or large meeting is a challenge. This is particularly the case when both budget and time are tight. Event organisers continue to highlight the difficulty of ......
Speakers from Abroad Sometimes you may find that the most knowledgeable, and appropriate speaker on a particular topic, will not be someone who lives in this country; as a result you want to engage......
As an event organiser, you will probably come across risk assessments quite frequently, perhaps all too frequently. But how much do you need to know about them? And do you need to know how to produce ......
What about the option of 'creating' your own conferencing venue? How would it work to (say) just put a marquee in a field, and use that? Of course, a marquee would only be viable in the summer mont......
Find me a venue! This, of course, is the demand which any venue finding service must respond to. Finding an appropriate venue for conferences and/or events is its raison d'etre. But, as always, the......
Universities have very good facilities, but would you want to run a conference in one, that is, would it proje......
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