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Leading Yorkshire venue The Royal Armouries joins Venues of Excellence

Venues of Excellence, renowned for its collection of over 50 unique, diverse, and independently operated venues across the UK, proudly welcomes its latest member – The Royal Armouries. As the largest dedicated conference and events venue in Leeds,... Read more

Nottingham Venues Shortlisted for National Events Industry Award

The company’s Conference and Events Team has been named as a finalist in the ‘Events Team of the Year’ category at the 2025 Conference and Events Awards.  Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce that its Conference and Events Team has been named... Read more

Subvention: Destinations Want Change

But What Do Associations Need?

Subvention – the financial and in-kind support that destinations offer to associations for hosting events – has long been a key driver in the global conference landscape. But as the industry faces increasing pressure to become more sustainable and... Read more

EXCEL SET FOR RECORD YEAR OF CONGRESSES IN 2026 WITH 10 MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS ESTIMATED TO GENERATE £250M FOR LONDON

London’s Deputy Mayor for Business & Growth and Excel make joint announcement at this week’s IMEX Frankfurt.  Deputy Mayor outlines London’s commitment to events industry by unveiling 10-year experience economy growth plan.  Excel showcases its... Read more

EICC reports record revenue and economic impact for 2024

EICC reports record revenue and economic impact for 2024 Scotland’s leading conference centre posts revenue of £16m and economic impact of £78m The EICC held 170 events during 2024, with delegate days up at around 180,000 against approximately... Read more