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Crowne Plaza Newcastle Sets a New Benchmark for Deaf-Inclusive Meetings and Events

As accessibility moves higher up the agenda for event organisers, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is emerging as a rare example of a UK meetings hotel designed to support deaf and hard-of-hearing delegates in a practical, operational way – not just through... Read more

Crowne Plaza Newcastle Joins ABPCO

8 December 2025, Newcastle, UK: The Crowne Plaza Newcastle has announced its membership of the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), reinforcing its position as a leading venue for association conferences and events in... Read more

Government to review business events sector following Select Committee inquiry

The recent Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee inquiry into the UK’s Major Events sector will result in a series of recommendations being presented to government to strengthen the business events sector and support new opportunities for... Read more

Nottingham Venues Wins Venue of the Year at the Academic Venue Solutions Awards.

Nottingham Venues the collection of independent venues specialising in meetings and events set within the University of Nottingham campus, is celebrating after winning the prestigious Venue of the Year Award at the Academic Venue Solutions... Read more

Academic Venue Solutions announces new Chair, board appointments and new members

Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) is proud to announce a series of significant leadership and membership developments, marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation following its highly successful Annual Conference and Awards. Emma... Read more

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