Venues & Events

‘This is the Point’, says cricket’s Old Trafford

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‘This is the Point’, says cricket’s Old Trafford

The new £12m conference and events venue, The Point, was has been officially opened by Lancashire’s Freddie Flintoff and Robert Hough, Chairman of the Northwest Regional Development Agency. Robert declared: ‘I feel privileged to be joining Freddie at a venue which is an important asset for the Northwest. Lancashire County Cricket Club is part of the region's sporting heritage and makes a significant social and economic impact.

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The De Vere Venues portfolio grows from 28 to 30

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The De Vere Venues portfolio grows from 28 to 30

De Vere Venues, has announced two major contract wins. Both the Ricoh Arena and Tesco training centre Ponsbourne Park will become part of the De Vere Venues portfolio this month.
The Ricoh Arena will rebrand its hotel, conference and event facilities as part of De Vere Venues this month. With the Compass Group continuing to operate the day to day management of the site; the Ricoh sales and management team will now benefit from the £300 million annual pipeline that De Vere Venues brings to the partnership.


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SECC’s Summer Eventia prepares delegates for Olympics

SECC’s Summer Eventia prepares delegates for Olympics

This year’s Summer Eventia, being held from 4 to 6 July at Glasgow’s Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) is of special significance in the light of the forthcoming 2012 Olympics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It is attracting over 250 event booking agents.

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ICC opened at ExCel London

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ICC opened at ExCel London

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has officially opened the capital’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London. By his side was ADNEC Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.

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Jigsaw Conferences accredited supplier to pharma and healthcare sectors

Jigsaw Conferences accredited supplier to pharma and healthcare sectors

Jigsaw Conferences has announced that it has become one of three selected conference agents to become an SASP accredited supplier to the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries. SASP (Select Agency Support Programme allows the company not only to be Code trained but also to confirm that Jigsaw’s compliant process and procedures ensure that delivery to the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industries continues to be of the highest quality.

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