Venews | Issue 10

In this issue

- Latest News
- Size matters with De Vere!
- Domino goes to Vienna
- New addition to the Board
- Show2Go

Latest News

Welcome to the latest Venues Event Management newsletter packed with latest news and venue updates. In this edition, our focus venue group is De Vere, we have a new member to our board of directors, we reveal our latest added value service and Domino our Dalmatian has been to Vienna. To find out what she saw and where she visited, read on!

Venues Event Management provides event management, conference and meeting placement, venue finding and accommodation booking services. As well as our core services, we also offer a range of add-on and support services to complement our offering including audio visual production, websites, incentive trips, team building, exhibitions, corporate hospitality and consolidated invoicing.

We hope you find this newsletter of interest and remember, whatever your event requirements, the dedicated Venues Event Management team will be delighted to help. If you would like further information on how Venues Event Management can help you with your meetings, conferences and events, please give us a call on 01793 790003. Alternatively you can contact us via email at hello@venuesevent.com.

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Size matters with De Vere!

Some say big is beautiful, others prefer to say small but perfectly formed. Either way it is clear that size matters!

With nearly 60 properties in and around the UK, De Vere has the opportunity to be all things to all of Venues Event Management’s clients. Whether you want to meet, eat or sleep, in conventional or unusual surroundings right across the UK, De Vere can accommodate your requirements. For the opportunity to win dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the De Vere Venue of your choice, please click here...

The range and diversity of the locations De Vere has is vast. For example, Cameron House on the shores of Loch Lomond has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment and is ideal for conference and incentive groups. Cameron House also has The Carrick Club, which offers guests world class golf, spa and leisure.

Several hundred miles south there is Wokefield Park, which many years previous was a correctional institute for naughty boys! Although it has operated as a conference venue for well over 10 years, it was recently transformed, refurbished and re-launched. The property now has almost 400 bedrooms, 84 conference and training rooms and several fabulous restaurants and bars. Wokefield Park also offers 18 holes of PGA standard golf and a full spa and leisure club.

Once you have seen Wokefield, hop on a train to London and then take a tube eastwards to Chancery Lane. Not far from there is the iconic old Prudential Building. This has been skilfully re-created into an exquisite state of the art conference and training centre known as De Vere Venues Holborn Bars. With over 40 meeting rooms spread over 5 floors, the venue can cater for groups from 2 to 250.

Do you still think small but perfectly formed? Surely you are now thinking big with De Vere?

For the opportunity to win dinner, bed and breakfast for two at any De Vere Venue, simply place a conference or meeting enquiry or booking at any De Vere Venue by contacting your dedicated team at Venues Event Management.

T&C's: Entry to the prize draw is on new enquiries and bookings only received between 1st and 31st August 2010. It is subject to the winner's preferred dates being available, excluding Bank Holidays. Prize is non exchangeable and non refundable, there is no cash alternative. Prize must be taken by 31st March 2011. All extras are payable by the winner on departure.

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Domino goes to Vienna

On her continuing mission to travel the world and seek out all the best places to stay and visit, Domino has been to Vienna.

As soon as her plane had landed, Domino was whisked away to the Le Méridien Vienna. In the heart of the city, Le Meridien offers 269 guest rooms plus 25 junior and executive suites. Before Domino slept soundly in a bed by French design studio Ligne Roset she explored the hotels eight high profile meeting spaces which can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 300 guests.

The following day Domino visited the sumptuous surroundings of the Hotel Imperial originally created in 1863 as the Vienna residence of the Prince of Württemberg. This is now a fantastic five star property combining traditional Viennese glamour with impressive conference and meeting facilities.

Next on the whistle stop tour was a visit to the Palais Ferstel, 3 unrivalled historical buildings perfect for exceptional events, banquets and conferences.

Before heading back, Domino managed to squeeze in a trip to The Vienna Prater, an amusement park for many, place of nostalgic dreams for some, oasis of greenery for almost everyone – and the location of the Giant Ferris Wheel, one of Vienna’s most famous symbols. Lucky she’s not scared of heights!

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New addition to the Board

Venues Event Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fry as the newest addition to the company’s Board of Directors after being promoted to the position of Sales Director. Mark brings a plethora of experience in hospitality, account management and business development to this role.

Mark originally joined Venues Event Management (then trading as Venues Unlimited) back in 1998 as Account Manager for several large financial clients. He then moved into a sales role as National Account Manager.

After four years, Mark decided to broaden his experience, and moved to Corus Hotels as National Meetings and Events Sales Manager. He then decided that long term, he wanted to be agency side and returned to Venues Event Management. He re-joined the company in 2008 as New Business Development Manager and since then has dedicated himself to growing and developing the business. Mark has been integral in securing many new accounts including charity the Shaw Trust, Trader Media Group, Sift Media, Everywoman, The International Federation Of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) and K3.

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Show2Go

Looking for an off the shelf stage set solution that can fit any budget? If so, you will definitely be interested in Venues Event Management’s newly launched Show2Go offer.

Available as an additional service thanks to our preferred partner AV Network, Show2Go offers five stage set options from basic to more elaborate for various audience sizes.

With a selection of additional optional extras, the Show2Go package can be tailored to you and your guests exact requirements. If you are interested in placing an order or simply want further information, please call us on: +44 (0) 1793 790003 or e-mail: becky.guest@venuesevent.com.

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July 2010