Academic venues for meetings are often outnumbered, even non-existent, on many event shortlists dominated by hotels and conference centres . Yet surprisingly, academic conference venues in the UK and Ireland quietly outperform both against a variety of criteria.   This is because university conference venues UK -wide offer a compelling combination of:   ·       Prestige ·       Robust infrastructure ·       Sharp pricing   In short, academic venues for corporate events ad

Think again if think you don’t need a venue site visit checklist . Because even the most experienced corporate event bookers have been there. You think you’ve found the right venue. The website looks amazing. The Sales Manager is your NBF. And the rates look budget-friendly. Then you visit in person…   ·       The cloakroom is the size of a cereal box ·       The WiFi lags when someone breathes near the router ·       The loading bay is a rumour   A site visit saves the day

A Christmas party in January is an inspired way to start a fresh year, lift team spirits, and bring everyone together. So, don’t worry if you realise, come December, the work’s do has disappeared off the radar somewhere between budget sign off and a mince pie mountain.   January parties land big time when diaries have calmed down, prices ease, and your team is ready (or not) to come out of hibernation.   What’s more, a Christmas party in January sets the tone for the year, b