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NEC Group confirms dates for new Moxy Hotel on expanding campus

13th Apr 2018

The start-date for construction of a new hotel based on the NEC campus in Solihull, West Midlands has been confirmed for June 2018. Planning permission was secured earlier this year from Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council by Dutch-based developers...
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Park Regis Birmingham unveils plans for impressive new conference space offering views across the city

6th Apr 2018

Park Regis, the deluxe Birmingham city centre hotel, is to relaunch its conferencing facilities, with a remodelled space boasting 360° views across the city. The £650,000 investment in the 16th floor facility will see a new 1,250 sq ft open-plan con...
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Ikon celebrates 20 years in Brindleyplace

22nd Mar 2018

Ikon opens its new exhibitions on 21 March 2018, exactly 20 years to the day since the gallery doors were first opened to the public in Brindleyplace on 21 March 1998. The iconic neo-gothic former school on Oozells Square is a Grade II listed building...
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The Belfry Shortlisted for Two Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards

8th Mar 2018

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is once again in the running for multiple industry accolades after it was shortlisted for the ‘Excellence in Hospitality’ and ‘Sales & Marketing’ award categories for the Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards...
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Venues venture looks to transform city events

23rd Feb 2018

A joint venture between the Library of Birmingham and Birmingham Repertory theatre is encouraging local businesses to expand their event spaces into alternative venues across the city. Unique Venues Birmingham is a joint hospitality, conference and ev...
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Top restaurants sign up to Birmingham’s new digital dining and events club

12th Feb 2018

*A new digital club for food and drink lovers has arrived, offering over 50 exclusive member privileges at quality restaurants, bars and cafes across Birmingham.* How it works The DineHub app harnesses mobile technology to help foodies discover the be...
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Billions of pounds of Midlands investment opportunities to be unveiled at MIPIM 2018

12th Feb 2018

The Midlands area will come together to showcase investment opportunities worth almost £10 billion at this year’s global property and real estate show MIPIM (13th-16th March, Cannes, France). More than 70 public and private sector partners, 10 Loca...
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Birmingham Airport invests in passenger experience

23rd Jan 2018

Birmingham Airport has started a multi-million-pound programme of development works to improve the passenger journey through the airport terminal. The works include redeveloping the security processing area to provide more boarding card gates, a dedic...
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Edgbaston open day

23rd Jan 2018

Edgbaston stadium are holding two informal Open Days with Networking Sessions on the 1st February and would like to invite you and any colleagues who may be interested, to join. You will have the opportunity to taste items from our new conference buf...
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The Belfry voted Best Golf Hotel/Resort for England East

18th Jan 2018

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is once again picking up a prestigious award after being named ‘The Best Golf Hotel/Resort’ for England East, as voted for by readers of the UK’s No.1 golf magazine, Today’s Golfer. The Today’s Golfer Travel Awa...
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