ISG has successfully connected ACC Liverpool to its new interconnected sister venue Exhibition Centre Liverpool with the installation of a 30 tonne steel link bridge. The linking of the existing BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena to the exhibition centre marks a milestone moment in the city’s journey to secure its future as a major […]
Under a week to go until the doors open the North of England’s largest MICE exhibition
The wait is nearly over for a leading national expo and conference that is coming to the North, with just under a week to go until the doors open. The Venue Expo, organised by UKFE and held at Manchester’s EventCity is the first event of its kind in the North of England, and it’s coming […]
NANCY WALSH APPOINTED PRESIDENT FOR REED EXHIBITIONS NORTH AMERICA
AMERICAS – Nancy Walsh, executive vice president for Reed Exhibitions’ North American tradeshows, has been promoted to the role of president with immediate effect.
LAGUNA PHUKET HOSTS INTER-ISLANDS TOURISM POLICY FORUM
ASIA – Laguna Phuket in Thailand welcomed leaders from 11 member cities when it hosted the 18th Inter-Islands Tourism Policy Forum (ITOP) on 20-22 August 2014.
Guest Blog: Making the Most of Your Event App
A number of Event App features have now emerged as ‘standard’, such as an agenda or schedule, personalised event planner, floor plans or maps, profiles of exhibitors and/or attendees, social networking and attendee networking. The basic premise behind all of these features is to make it easier and faster to do something that attendees are […]
New Technology to give Ryder Cup fans best experience ever
Fans attending The 2014 Ryder Cup are set to enjoy one of the most technologically advanced golf events ever thanks to the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. Spectators at Gleneagles will receive a special RFID Wristband with their tickets, allowing them to take part in fun activities around the course and share their […]
David Guetta Rocks Global Gathering with New Show
David Guetta rocked the house in grand style for his headline slot in The Hangar on Friday night of the 2014 Global Gathering event – the UK’s most popular bass-tastic EDM festival – staged at Long Marston Airfield near Stratford-On-Avon… complete with a stunning new visual design created by LD Jonathan “Leggy” Armstrong and Video […]
New ISES UK President to announce Strategy at AGM
The newly appointed president of the International Special Event Society UK Chapter (ISES UK), Kelly Baker, will announce the future strategy to members, invited guests and media at its AGM, hosted at EGG, London, 8th September 2014. ISES UK, established in 2001, is part of the global organisation with 5,500 members in 54 Chapters across […]
SECC Announces Ticketmaster As Official Ticketing Services Supplier
Following an extensive assessment of ticketing operations, the SECC has today (Thursday 21st August, 2014) confirmed the move to Ticketmaster as its official ticketing services supplier. The decision was based upon a wider review of ticketing focused on the long term viability and profitability of the business. As a well-known and respected global ticketing operator, […]