When Warwick Conferences re-opened its doors following the lockdown period, one of the first companies to return was British Mensa. The high IQ society not only held its first post-lockdown board meeting in the COVID-secure facilities, but also hosted its first ever virtual annual general meeting (AGM), for its 18,000 members.…
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Hayley Smith, Head of Sales, Silverstone Circuits Ltd talks us through how they adapted their business in COVID-19 times.
With the coronavirus pandemic having sudden and long-lasting effects on the meetings and events industry, venues are having to adapt to survive.…
Well what a year it’s been… one that we will always look back and say .. Remember 2020…what a year that was!
It’s really encouraging to see some green shoots in the hospitality world.. we have seen hotels opening, restaurants welcoming people in their droves with the government “Eat Out” initiative.…
As the events and hospitality industry prepares to raise the safety curtain when released from lockdown, technology will take centre stage in providing solutions to keep everyone safe and give them confidence.
No longer is its primary purpose to solve the business problems of tomorrow.…
Meetings and events post CoronaVirus
What will they look like?
The hospitality industry has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus crisis. The industry and our clients are left wondering what events will look like when restrictions are lifted.…
Terry Gordon, Learning Solutions Manager with Ashorne Hill, has in the current climate written an article which explores a few thoughts on the role of body language in communication.
A guest blog from our Preferred Partner, Wilson Vale.
Independent caterers, Wilson Vale, believe that good animal welfare is fundamental to good food.
The company’s latest commitment to good animal husbandry is that they have signed up to the European Chicken Commitment to ensure that all chickens in its supply chain meet recommended animal welfare standards and regulations.…
In our last Excellence in Practice feature of 2019, Lane End Conference Centre in Buckinghamshire gives us an insight into the venue’s 50th year in business.
As the UK’s first purpose-built conference centre, Lane End has been at the forefront of the meetings and events industry for decades, officially celebrating its 50th year in business in 2019.…
In our latest Excellence in Practice feature we take a look at The Sundial Group and its sister company – Teamscapes Learning.
The Sundial Group is an award-winning events group, established in 1964 creating the UK’s first conference hotel at Highgate House in Northamptonshire.…
For this edition of Excellence in Practice we head to Gloucester Rugby, to find out more about how the sporting venue has maximised its potential as a meetings and events location.
As the home of a premiership rugby team, Kingsholm Stadium is the Gloucester area’s biggest sporting ground with a matchday capacity of up to 16,000 people.…