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The London Marathon sets a course for conferencing too!

30/05/2019 Jade Dewey London Venues

Hear the crowd cheer as the London Marathon runners make their way through the London streets and pass the many iconic London locations. Witness the thrill of seeing loved ones and world famous athletes cross the finish line! The London Marathon dates back to 1981 and has been popular ever since. Last year, there was over 414,000 applicants for the 2019 marathon (the highest number for the London Marathon). The number was then whittled down to 40,000 runners who were notified of their successful entry in October 2018 so they had lots of time to train and raise money for

Hilton London Gatwick Airport’s Guide to Successful Events

08/05/2019 Jade Dewey Budget Delegate Rates, England, London, London Venues, Top Cities

Organising a large conference requires a set of skills that include creativity, multitasking, extraordinary organisational skills and attention to detail. It is important you choose the best venue with a professional team with a can-do attitude who will help you achieve success. The team at Hilton London Gatwick Airport help hundreds of meetings and event professionals each year, knowing that planning and organising events can sometimes be stressful and overwhelming. Today, the team from Hilton London Gatwick Airport share their recommendations and top tips for finding a venue that works for you. Top tips for finding the venue One of

Venues for St George’s Day

23/04/2019 Jade Dewey Academic Venues, All Locations, Cambridge Venues, England, Liverpool, London, Quirky Venues, St George's Day Venues, Top Cities, Venues with Dining

St George’s Day is finally here and while we’re celebrating the anniversary of the patron saint, we’re also going to shine a spotlight on some of the famous Georges that England calls its own. With a focus on the town or county these people are connected to, we delve into hotels and venues with conference facilities that can be used for St George’s Day or any day of the working week! And just for fun, see how many song titles you can identify that are connected to the famous Georges in this blog post! The novelist George! We start off

Picnic in the Allianz Park

11/03/2019 Ali Cook All Locations, England, Inspiring London Venues, Outdoor Venues, Quirky Venues, Sporting Venues, Sports Bars in London

With spring just around the corner it’s a good time to look ahead to the hopefully glorious summer! And that can only mean one thing! It’s time to start planning for those outside events too. Escaping the standard four walls can have great results for companies; employees often relax more which in turn can lead to great opportunities for ideas to flow and communication to develop. If you’re looking to motivate or reward your team, Allianz Park is a great setting in a convenient location as its only five minutes from the M1 and A1. The London stadium, which is

Hotel Wedding Venues in the UK

26/02/2019 Jade Dewey All Locations, Countryside locations, England, London, Party Venues, Top Cities, Wedding Venues, Wedding Venues

From the colour scheme to walking down the aisle, planning a wedding is an exciting time in your life. And it’s definitely an occasion where everything has to be perfect and memorable. Many hotels now offer amazing wedding packages for their event space, all with various perks. We’re highlighting a few hotels from around the UK that have superb space and great wedding day packages. They make it so much easier for you and your loved one to say, I Do! Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel is located in the heart of Bloomsbury

3 London Hotels for a Breakfast Meeting!

08/02/2019 Nicole London Venues

If you believe breakfast meetings generate better productivity from guests and delegates, you’ve come to the right place! An increasingly popular belief with event organisers and backed up in studies, breakfast meetings are fantastic for efficiency and productivity. However, an early morning breakfast meeting wouldn’t be complete without a tasty breakfast! We’ve selected three London hotels ready to wake-up your delegates with a first rate breakfast meeting. Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury The Academy Conference and Training Centre at Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury boasts a unique purpose-built venue in Camden. There are 14 flexible meeting rooms and popular events include at

5 London Heathrow Hotels for a Modern and Stylish Event

07/02/2019 Nicole London Venues

The UK’s busiest airport, London Heathrow, is in a prime position for a corporate event. With the excellent network of road and rail links, the international airport is a popular destination. With the superb choice of London hotels that are situated around the airport’s terminals, event organisers have plenty to consider. It goes without saying, it’s super convenient for international delegates or welcoming guest speakers from around the world too. With this in mind, we look at five London Heathrow hotels which are successfully creating the perfect environment for business meetings, conferences and corporate celebrations – while still being convenient

Find me a fashionable London Hotel for London Fashion Week!

06/02/2019 Ali Cook Inspiring London Venues, London Fashion Week, London Venues

It’s back! London Fashion Week will be rocking the capital with cool and contemporary catwalk creations from 15 to 19 February 2019. The invitations to the world’s fashion editors and famous celebrities have been sent. Front row seats have been reserved! And the finishing touches to shows and presentations from designers such as Victoria Beckham, Zandra Rhodes, Alexa Chung, Anya Hindmarch and Jasper Conran are complete! We always get excited for London Fashion Week, and that’s not just because we love to see Anna Wintour and David Beckham sitting on the front row! Or because we love watching the supermodel

5 London Hotels with great views

05/02/2019 Ali Cook Inspiring London Venues, London Venues

Generally speaking, everyone can agree that a guest room with a view is vital for feelings of well-being, appreciation and anticipation. For our team, and indeed many event organisers, a room with a view is equally important for creating the right environment for a meeting or an event. But if you’re in charge of finding a London hotel or a London venue to hire, it can be tricky. This fact is especially true when you’re not familiar with the famous city. For instance, finding a London hotel with great views in one of the capital’s tourist hotspots is a minefield!

London Venues with Super Cool Bars

05/02/2019 Jade Dewey Inspiring London Venues, London's Super Cool Bars

London venues with super cool bars are a great place for delegates to unwind after a day of meetings. Colleagues can catch-up on the day’s events, review the ideas and inspirations which have formed from a productive day and look forward to new initiatives. Whether the choice from the bar is a classic gin and tonic, a seasonal cocktail or a soft drink, you’ll find our selection of some of London’s super cool bars will impress delegates and colleagues with their unique design. A Cool Bar at Courthouse Hotel London The Courthouse Hotel London is an old Grade II Listed

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