Author name: Lucy Mitchell

I was invited to take over the role of Meeting Needs Chairman this year, following the sad loss of its previous Chairman Chris Peacock, and as I said at the M+IT Awards this year, I truly hope to do him proud, he loved Meeting Needs, and he sure is a tough act to follow. I […]

Our Venue Spotlight this week is Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow, a favourite of Account Manager, Marlene Scott. This venue has been her second home for this year and has worked very closely with the team. Venue Location Located moments from Heathrow Airport, the hotel is also conveniently connected to London and beyond via the M4,

Our Venue Spotlight this week is Village Birmingham Walsall, a venue located in the heart of the Midlands. The hotel’s events space holds up to 220 people alongside their 19 meeting rooms with dedicated workstations. This venue is able to meet all your business needs whilst offering you time to unwind in their spa facilities

Our Venue Spotlight this week is Ashton Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Bears. Bek recently visited the stadium and checkout out their extensive events space, perfect for a variety of events. Ashton Gate Stadium has 27,000 capacity in sports mode and 32,000 in concert mode; 22 executive boxes and an

Want to create a lasting impression on your audience? Look no further than experiential events. These immersive experiences provide interactive activities, sensory stimulation, and storytelling to create an emotional connection with attendees. The ultimate goal is to turn them into loyal customers or brand advocates. Experiential events go above and beyond typical marketing tactics, allowing

Our Venue Spotlight this week takes us to Estelle Manor, recently visited by one of our Account Managers, Marlene. This stunning hotel opened only five months ago and is part of the luxurious Gleneagles Group. Venue Location Marlene travelled here from London by train and got off at the stop before Oxford at Hanborough Station.

Welcome to our Legal feature in our event planning series where we take a look at different areas of event management. Our next topic is Event Legislation written by Kim Cavilla, COO. Behind every successful and unforgettable event, there’s a careful balance between creativity and compliance with event legislation and health and safety regulations. We recognise

Our Venue Spotlight this week is the Mandarin Oriental London Hyde Park, a 5* star hotel between Hyde Park and Knightsbridge. Our Spotlight this week was chosen by Keedie. Venue Location The Mandarin have recently received top ratings in the prestigious 2023 Forbes Awards, making this a must-visit spot in the city. Mandarin Oriental has

Welcome to our fourth feature in our event planning series, where we take a look at different areas of event management. Our next topic is Incentives, written by C&IT Incentive A-Lister and Senior Event Manager, Paulina Zapala. In today’s competitive business landscape, employee incentives have evolved into more than just rewards; they’re powerful tools for