Archive for April, 2010
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre puts Bernie Cobb in charge
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon has appointed Bernie Cobb as Business Development Manager for its Conferencing division. Her new role at the Centre, based at Lydiard Fields, will see her take responsibility for promoting the Centre’s conferencing. She joins the Centre from Venues Event Management, based in Wanborough. Bernie has seen [...]
Imperial War Museum London adds six new companies to its accredited events supplier list
The Imperial War Museum in London is delighted to announce the addition of six new companies to its accredited events suppliers list. Purple Grape Catering, the-recipe and Asian catering specialists, Premier Rouge will be joining an already strong list of caterers. Fisher Productions will be bringing their years of experience and expertise in lighting and [...]
3D to be used for Mixed Reality Debate Event #DofD
Business leaders from across the globe will take part in a unique mixed-reality debate exploring how distance should not be a barrier to business communication on Tuesday 27 April 2010. Corporation Pop is designing and managing Death of Distance, which will take place between 6pm and 7pm at Vision + Media’s offices in Manchester’s MediaCityUK. [...]
Volcanic ash casts cloud over planned events
Specialist event insurer Hiscox today issued the following tips for organisers worried by the recent travel disruption due to volcanic ash: 1. Notify your insurer immediately if you think you could be affected. A good insurer can help you take the necessary actions to keep the event going. Quick and decisive action could make all the [...]
Assured Events wins Association of University Engineers Contract
Cheadle based event organiser, Assured Events, has won the right to work on the Association of University Engineers’ (AUE) annual conference, for the next 3 years. The AUE represents all UK based University Building Services Engineers and technicians who work tirelessly all year round, developing and maintaining the infrastructure and fabric of Further Education establishments. [...]
Showsec achieve record score with Security Industry Authority
Showsec achieved a record rating in retaining its status as a member of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) with the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Following rigorous fourth year checks, the company was awarded its highest ever score by the inspector, who praised all aspects of the company that fell under his scrutiny. The SIA is [...]
How to engage with visitors at your next event through digital signage
Digital screen media can add an extra dimension to venues’ relationships with visitors as well as generating new income, by Barnaby Page From the TV to the laptop to the mobile phone, we live in a world of screens. It’s only the oldest generations who grew up in a world devoid of them – and [...]
10-year major events plan for Wales unveiled
A 10-year plan to promote Wales as a destination for big name sporting, musical and cultural events is being launched by the assembly government. Ministers want to capitalise on high-profile events like golf’s Ryder Cup in Newport in October as a way to promote home-grown festivals and attractions. The strategy aims to identify “mega events” [...]
Stoneleigh Park appoints Paul Southern as new director
Paul Southern has been appointed to the new post of commercial director at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Southern has worked in the events industry for nearly 20 years and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He was director and owner of The Ultimate Event Company until it was sold in 2000 and was also [...]
Edinburgh MICE industry worth £74.2m in 2010
EDINBURGH’S tourism industry has received a boost after new figures revealed a hike in the number of conferences and exhibitions secured for the capital in the face of the economic downturn. Some 257 events, worth £74.2million, were secured in the year to the end of March, an increase of 57 compared with the previous 12 [...]
How Outside Adventure Increase Bookings Of Its Team Building Events
Outside Adventure Used Online Tactics To Target The UK’s Leading Companies and Increase Bookings The Challenge Outside Adventure is the Team Building company based at Easnor Castle, Herefordshire. Launched by D3 Events over 18 months ago, well known for its large scale 4×4 vehicle events with Land Rover and Range Rover, Outside Adventure offered a [...]
Budleigh Salterton festival receives £1000 council cash grant
MONTHS of rows over festival funding have drawn to a close after Budleigh Salterton Town Council this week agreed to financially support the town’s music and arts event. Recently the council was at loggerheads over a grant request to help the festival through the recession. On Monday the council agreed to give the festival a [...]
Reading Festival organiser Melvyn Benn & councillors behind plans for “tent city” during 2012 London Olympics.
Businessman Sir John Madejski, Reading Festival organiser Melvyn Benn and a councillor are behind plans for a “tent city” during the 2012 London Olympics. They say people who may not be able to get to Olympic events could be attracted to the town if giants screens were installed at the camping site. The group plans [...]
Lounge on the Farm Festival asked to provide more safety information by council
Festival fans must wait another month before finding out if Lounge on the Farm will get its licence this year. Yet organisers say the festival will go ahead “regardless of the result.” Bosses of the three-day event were told at a city council licensing meeting on Monday they have a month to provide more safety [...]
Choosing the Right Coach Company for your event – Tips and Hints
Arranging coach hire to get clients to and from an event can be stressful and logistically challenging, especially for large groups of people. It is also just as important to get right as the event itself and will leave a lasting impression on the client if transport has not been a smooth and pleasant experience. [...]
Festival Organisers Select Trinity Mobile to Minimise Ticket Fraud
Trinity Mobile, an industry leader in mobile ticketing, mobile couponing and mobile marketing, announced today that it is enabling UK festival organisers to sell tens of thousands of tickets through its mobile ticketing platform to ease the ticketing process and minimise fraud by virtually eliminating the number of fake tickets presented on the day of [...]
Events Management second edition (paperback)
Product Description Events Management second edition provides an introduction to the principles and practices associated with planning, managing and staging events. The book: * Introduces the key concepts of event planning and management * Discusses the key components for staging an event, and covers the whole process from creation to evaluation * Examines the events [...]
The Event Manager’s Bible: The Complete Guide to Planning and Organising Events
Product Description This is a new updated edition of The Event Managers Bible. It is an invaluable one-stop handbook for event organisers and anyone responsible for putting on a voluntary or public event. It covers safety requirements and complying with the legislation. Research, plan, organise, manage and deliver any event, match, show, tournament or function [...]
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