The British Motor Museum has welcomed the start of work on a Fairfield by Marriott hotel development, adjacent to the venue. Set to become the first Fairfield by Marriott in the UK, the hotel is planned to open in June 2027 and will add convenient, high-quality accommodation for conference and event delegates as well as Museum visitors. The current programme indicates practical completion in May 2027 with a planned opening in June 2027. Home to the world’s largest collection

Annual gala celebrates sector champions behind major life science, homegrown, sport and STEM events, and the legacies they create   Ottawa Tourism, Invest Ottawa and the Rogers Centre Ottawa celebrated this year’s Think Ottawa Leader Award recipients at the 2026 Think Ottawa Gala on February 12, 2026, at the Rogers Centre Ottawa.   The invitation-only gala recognised 11 Ottawa-based sector Leaders who helped secure and host impactful conferences and events in Ottawa throughou

The Barbican will open The Lakeside Room in September, a new space available to the conference and events market, bringing additional capacity and flexibility for planners seeking a central London venue for receptions, meetings, private dining, Christmas parties, product launches and conferences for up to 120 delegates.   Flooded with natural daylight and fully accessible, The Lakeside Room will support modern business events with catering delivered within the same space, hel

The four-day event included celebration of the annual Crystal Awards winners The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has closed its 2026 SITE Global Conference in Abu Dhabi, bringing together incentive travel leaders, buyers, suppliers, and destinations for several days of high-impact education, peer-to-peer connection, and industry recognition. Across main-stage sessions, workshops, and candid conversations, attendees explored how incentive travel delivers measura

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has officially opened SITE Global Conference 2026, welcoming incentive travel professionals from around the world to The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal for four days of learning, community, and industry celebration, from February 12 to 15, 2026.    Set against the destination’s rich heritage and bold modern innovation, this year’s conference embraces the theme “Wonder, Awe & Curiosity”, inviting attendees to explore what

A month into 2026, BMA House is reflecting on a busy centennial year in 2025, marking 100 years since the British Medical Association (BMA) officially made the building its home on 13 July 1925.   Originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1911, the Grade II listed venue has evolved over the past century from its institutional roots into one of London’s leading settings for conferences, meetings and celebrations. With 22 flexible spaces, including a tranquil botanical Garden

Ottawa Tourism, in collaboration with partners across the National Capital Region, has revealed that INCYBER Forum Canada has selected Ottawa to host its 2026 edition, taking place 1-3 December, 2026, at Rogers Centre Ottawa, with pre-events in Gatineau.   A premier international and pan-Canadian conference focused on cybersecurity and AI safety, INCYBER Forum Canada is expected to welcome approximately 4,000 delegates from Canada, North America, and abroad. The event is fore

Eastside Rooms is strengthening its meetings and conference offer to the sporting event industry, providing a flexible and performance focused base for professional teams, touring squads, and sports organisations visiting Birmingham. Designed for collaboration, preparation, and recovery, the venue combines adaptable meeting spaces, discreet operations, and trusted travel partnerships that support teams before, during, and after matchday.   Eastside Rooms has already welcomed

Delegates take over the Barbican Hall for a full day of SEO and marketing insights, with Searcys catering throughout and an end of day party in the Conservatory.   Barbican Business Events today welcomes Women in Tech SEO back to the Barbican for the fifth time, with a full day programme designed for learning, connection and community.   Taking place in the Barbican Hall, delegates will explore four key themes, Analyse, Advance, Innovate and Empower, with sessions covering th

Angela Jefferies to lead international sales, Orest Gawdyda to grow key Canadian and national segments   Ottawa Tourism is expanding its Business Events team with the appointment of Angela Jefferies and Orest Gawdyda, both as Managers, Business Events. Their respective efforts will deepen Ottawa’s reach in priority markets, strengthen partner relationships, and accelerate growth in the city’s meetings and convention economy.   Angela joins Ottawa Tourism with nine years of ex

The partnership between the UK’s most visited cultural attraction and the premier global venues and hospitality group marks the continued growth of the Outernet brand The news marks Legends Global’s latest London addition, as its network in the capital continues to grow at pace    Outernet London, the media and entertainment district and the UK’s most visited cultural attraction today announces a new partnership with Legends Global - the premier partner to the world's greates

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) today announced the keynote and education sessions for SITE Global Conference 2026, taking place February 12 to 15, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal.   Each year, SITE Global Conference convenes incentive travel leaders from across the supply and demand sides of the industry to connect, learn, and celebrate the business impact of exceptional reward experiences.   Framed by the destination’s heritage and bold mo

Three-year partnership reflects a shared commitment to deeper engagement, elevated attendee experiences and outcome-drive incentive travel events SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Cvent as its Official Event Technology Partner across its portfolio of globally recognized events. Cvent is an industry-leading event marketing and management technology provider. “SITE’s events bring our global community together to learn, connect, and experience the powe

The Eastside Rooms, a leading, modern venue in the heart of Birmingham, has appointed experienced industry professional Vicky Howe as its new Director of Sales, following a period of exceptional commercial success and recognition at this year’s Memcom Awards.   Vicky steps up to the role from her previous position as Business Development Director, where she has played a key part in driving growth across The Eastside Rooms and the adjoining Aloft Birmingham Eastside hotel.   

£191m investment to transform one of the world’s leading multi-arts and conference venues Renewal will reignite an architectural icon and elevate the Barbican Centre’s global status Plans backed by more than 90% of respondents in public consultation   The City of London Corporation yesterday (11 December) approved the delivery plan for the Barbican Renewal Programme – a major investment that will secure the future of the internationally renowned creative and business event po

Legends Global hosted ten senior buyers in Manchester last week for a festive showcase of the city’s live event and conference offer, bringing together AO Arena, New Century and The Bridgewater Hall under one unified, buyer ready proposition. The day began at AO Arena, where guests arrived for a welcome brunch and venue tour.  Buyers saw how one of the UK’s best-connected arenas can pivot from world class live entertainment to large scale conferences for up to 10,000, product

Ottawa Tourism will host ASAE’s 2026 Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) in Canada’s capital from June 28 to 30, 2026. The programme will bring together approximately 100 to 150 association CEOs and senior executives, primarily from the United States with select Canadian leaders, at The Westin Ottawa in the heart of the city’s walkable downtown. Under the 2026 theme “Leading with Audacity,” the Executive Leadership Forum will provide a high-level environment for association lead

The Barbican will use FOCUS 2025, taking place today and tomorrow at the Business Design Centre in London, to highlight its growing role as a premiere venue, filming location and home for photo shoots.  The Barbican’s team will share recent case studies that span red-carpet launches, festival screenings, location work and an expanding ScreenTalks programme, and will invite producers and location decision makers to explore how the Barbican’s spaces can support both large scale

Connexin Live Hull hosted the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland Annual Scientific Meeting from Monday 24 November to Friday 28 November 2025 last week, welcoming around 800 vascular professionals to the city. One of the largest vascular gatherings in the United Kingdom, the meeting brought a rich programme of plenary sessions, specialist breakouts and an exhibition, with welcome drinks and networking all taking place on site.   During the conference, on 26 th  Nov

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has appointed Bishop-McCann as its global strategic event partner for a three-year term. Under the agreement, Bishop-McCann will provide key planning services and support delivery of SITE’s portfolio of events worldwide, operating as a true extension of the association’s internal team.   “SITE’s events are where our global community connects, learns, and experiences the transformative power of incentive travel,” said Annette Greg