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The Edgbaston launches their Aperitivo

3rd Sep 2018

The Edgbaston has launched their Aperitivo! It’s a simple idea and a very social and enjoyable way of meeting up with friends and colleagues, having a cocktail, and enjoying tasty small bites, handmade by our team. Originating in Italy and one of ...
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Conference Aston takes on its first apprentices

21st Aug 2018

Conference Aston in Birmingham has signalled its commitment to staff training and development by launching a new apprenticeship scheme. Two members of staff have begun their apprenticeships with city-based college University College Birmingham (UCB), ...
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NEC unveils new look for £4.5 million transformation

10th Jul 2018

The NEC has unveiled details of its extensive £4.5 million transformation which will completely change the look and feel of the iconic Birmingham based venue. The first phase of this three-year project – the exterior of Halls 1 and 5 – began in J...
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Villa Park voted 'Best Venue'

28th Jun 2018

Villa Park is the top venue in the region – and that’s official. The prestigious ground was named ‘Best Venue’ at the ‘Midlands Food, Drink & Hospitality Awards’. They were held at Edgbaston Stadium this week. They beat off competition...
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Resorts World Birmingham launch new Meet@ business brand

5th Jun 2018

Resorts World have expanded into the business market, with new meeting venues and private dining menus under new umbrella brand, Meet@ Resorts World. Amongst Meet@’s venue portfolio, Apartment is a new meeting, event and private dining space situate...
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St. George’s Park marks fifth birthday with 7,000 conference and event milestone

22nd May 2018

Burton upon Trent’s national football centre, St. George’s Park, today announces that it has hosted 7,102 events in its first five years – an average of more than three each day. The £105million venue, which opened its gates in 2012, has posted...
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Premier Suites welcome day

15th May 2018

PREMIER SUITES Birmingham, in conjunction with their other locations around the UK are pleased to announce they are holding a PREMIER Welcome Day on Tuesday 5th June 2018 between 11.00am – 7.00pm. The PREMIER SUITES team look forward to welcomi...
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Amadeus launches first online menu selector for conference industry

4th May 2018

Leading caterer Amadeus has created a bespoke online menu selector for the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham. The first of its kind for the conference industry, the online tool is designed to help organisers planning a networking eve...
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Double win for Millennium Point in major awards

25th Apr 2018

Millennium Point – Birmingham Eastside’s 500,000 sq. ft anchor building – has scooped two top awards in the prestigious annual awards of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) in front of 1,300 guests at the International Convention Cent...
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Aston Villa nominated in six categories at prestigious Stadium Awards 2018

24th Apr 2018

Aston Villa have been nominated in six categories as part of the prestigious Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2018. The awards, sponsored by Heineken, will take place at the Amex Stadium, home to Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club on Thu...
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