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Apr 30, 2012
2 min

British Association for Psychopharmacology signs two year deal with HIC

The event will bring 500 visitors to the town during the four day meeting, contributing more than £500,000 to the local economy. The summer meeting is the largest the BAP organises, and it has been held at HIC most years since 2001. BAP brings together people from the clinical and experimental disciplines as well as members of the pharmaceutical industry involved in the study of psychopharmacology. It is one of many high profile medical organisations which choose to host larg

Mar 15, 2012
2 min

HIC experiences surge of activity from Confex

region has to offer business visitors. HIC kicked-off the week off with an Olympic themed party at Tower Bridge West Walkway, which was quoted as ‘the hottest ticket in town’ and where Eddie the Eagle Edwards was guest of honour. More than 100 event organisers and buyers attended the evening, enjoying a sumptuous three course meal with the opportunity to meet the HIC team, learn more about its facilities as well as its plans for the future. HIC used International Confex to pr

Feb 23, 2012
2 min

HIC hosts Olympic celebration during International Confex

Harrogate International Centre’s (HIC) Olympic themed party during International Confex. Guest are being invited to meet the HIC team and discover more about the venue’s new facilities at the event which is being held at the panoramic Tower Bridge West Walkway on March 6th (7pm). The uplifting celebration will start with a drinks reception followed by a three course dinner. HIC is exhibiting at International Confex March 6-8 at ExCeL (stand B1020) to showcase the new halls an

Feb 9, 2012
2 min

HIC’s new halls open with a winter wonderland.

HIC’s new space. The first exhibition to use Harrogate International Centre’s (HIC’s) new halls – the Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair – has been a great success. The completion of the redevelopment project provides event organisers with a perfect link to the existing facilities and the event allowed Premier Decorations to create a winter wonderland when it took over Hall H for the duration of the show. Premier Decorations is one of the UK’s leading importers of Christmas de

Jan 17, 2012
1 min

Explore ‘Space’ with HIC at Confex

Harrogate International Centre (HIC) stand. HIC’s recently completed £13 million redevelopment project created two new stars of the North, increasing HIC’s capacity and ability to host a variety of events and conferences. The focus of its stand at Confex will be to show people how they can benefit from the improved facilities. Halls H and G have increased HIC’s space by 3,100m2 – 20% – and can be used for a wide range of experiential events, banquets, corporate productions an

Dec 22, 2011
1 min

UKSG signs contract with HIC for 2014 and 2017 conferences

Harrogate International Centre (HIC)in 2014 and 2017 following the success of the event at the venue in 2011. Revenues from the two shows are likely to be in excess of £130,000. The organisation held its 34th annual conference and exhibition at HIC for the first time earlier this year and as the result of positive feedback from the 850 delegates it has decided to come back for a further two years. UKSG spans a wide range of interests and activities across the scholarly info

May 23, 2011
2 min

Harrogate International Centre brings £180 million to local economy in 2010-11

Harrogate International Centre (HIC) has achieved a remarkable £180 million for the local economy during the 2010/11 financial year. HIC’s head of sales and marketing; Alison Griffin said “This is a great achievement for us in the face of tough economic times and truly demonstrates the positive effect we have on Harrogate as a town and the local region. As one of the largest businesses in Harrogate we would expect to have a substantial impact but this clearly demonstrates th

Apr 13, 2011
1 min

UK Stroke Forum Conference to bring £6.6million to Harrogate over three consecutive years

The UK Stroke Forum Conference, hosted by The Stroke Association, has chosen Harrogate International Centre as the venue for their annual conference for the next three years (2012-14). The conference, which is a three day event, is the latest in a series of medical contracts that HIC has recently announced. Alison Griffin, Head of Sales and Marketing at Harrogate said: “The UK Stroke Forum’s decision to choose us for their annual conference for three years comes against the

Dec 30, 2010
4 min

HIC’s 12 testimonials of Christmas

Harrogate International Centre is marking the end of a successful year by releasing details of testimonials received from clients, whilst thanking the media. 2010 without thanking our friends in the media who have been wonderfully supportive. The press has played a great role in promoting HIC domestically and globally and reporting on our success. We want to thank you and hope that we will continue forward with this relationship in 2011.” Alison added: “2010 has been a very b

Dec 30, 2010
4 min

HIC’s 12 testimonials of Christmas

Nov 19, 2010
2 min

Harrogate International Centre grows team in preparation for new event facilities

Harrogate International Centre (HIC) has appointed Paul Domeney to enhance its highly successful sales team and ensure ongoing growth as HIC plans for the completion of its new event spaces in 2011. Alison Griffin, head of sales and marketing: “As HIC moves from strength to strength, improving both our impact on the economy and the number of events booked each year, it is vital our sales team grows to maintain this success.” Paul will be concentrating on business retention a

Aug 4, 2010
2 min

Harrogate International Centre Breaks new Ground on £13m event facilities.

Yesterday – Tuesday 3rd August 2010 saws the ‘Ground Breaking’ ceremony of the new event spaces at Harrogate International Centre by Mayor of Harrogate, Councillor Bill Hoult. The event marks the official start of building work. Attendees included a host of local dignitaries, stakeholders, clients, the regional development agency and Harrogate residents. The combination of the credibility and experience that comes with more than 20 years in the industry and HIC’s continuing

Jul 1, 2010
1 min

Soaring Worldwide selected to manage Harrogate International Centre’s PR Campaign

Communications and PR specialist, Soaring Worldwide has recently been selected by the Harrogate International Centre to take on the management and planning of its PR activities and reputation management. The PR campaign is aimed at raising the profile of HIC across the business events industry using both traditional PR and social media marketing techniques. Soaring Worldwide has extensive knowledge of the business events industry and will be helping HIC focus on its core mark