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See all the latest news and press releases from Meet Birmingham.

• Register, check-in, drop off and go at The ICC

  The International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham has successfully piloted an onsite hotel check-in service in partnership with the Birmingham Convention Bureau (BCB). The ICC Birmingham is the first built for purpose convention centre in the UK to...

  

• Lufthansa announces new daily flights from Birmingham

  German airline Lufthansa is set to expand services from Birmingham Airport to meet a growing demand from the business sector. Lufthansa passenger figures for Birmingham for January and February 2012 show an increase year on year of 6.48% compared with...

  

• The NEC launches new DDR

  The NEC launches its new Day Delegate Rate (DDR) aimed at conference organisers. “We are launching our DDR to create a value offering that will help organisers,” said Louise Hankinson, Conference Account Manager at the NEC. “We are well aware o...

  

• NEC launches new Live Event product at Confex

  The NEC launches its new cost effective Live Event product – Black Box – developed to enable a smooth transition for clients who have outgrown the conference facilities and wish to move into one of the NEC’s 20 interconnecting halls to host thei...

  

• ISES to host their first event in Birmingham

  The International Special Events Society is set to hold its first event in Birmingham. The networking event, being held on 13th March, will show off excellence in Birmingham’s hospitality, both in terms of catering and staffing. Off to Work and...

  

• Barclaycard partners with NEC Group

  Barclaycard today announces a five-year partnership with the NEC Group that will offer its 12 million customers enriched entertainment and payment experiences. The move will see Barclaycard become official payment partner of The Ticket Factory – one...

  

• City bar launches refurbished meeting space

  The Rectory Bar and Restaurant is celebrating the relaunch of its refurbished function room with a special relaunch party on Thursday 1st March 2012 and is inviting people from Birmingham’s business community to come along. Work on transforming the ...

  

• City's newest hotel marks BCB milestone

  Birmingham’s latest hotel development Hotel La Tour will be bringing a sweet touch to proceedings at this year’s International Confex as it presents Meet Birmingham with a specially-made cake to mark Birmingham Convention Bureau’s (BCB) 30 years...

  

• Birmingham wins major British/American conference

  Birmingham has been chosen to host a major British-American business conference next year. In 2013, the annual British-American Business Council’s (BABC) Transatlantic Conference will be held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) from 15 to 1...

  

• Birmingham welcomes two international associations

  During the late summer of 2012, Birmingham is delighted to be hosting two international association events. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Nanotechnology Conference (IEEE Nano 2012) will take place in Birmingham from 20-23 Augus...

  

• Cranmore Park expands with new suite

  Cranmore Park conference & exhibition venue in Shirley, Solihull has recently expanded its premises with the addition of a 522 sq/m versatile conference and exhibition space. The brand new Diamond Suite, located on the ground floor offers natural ...

  

• BCB celebrates 30th birthday at Confex

  Meet Birmingham, the official business tourism programme for the city, is marking the 30th birthday of its Convention Bureau (BCB) by launching its new 2012 Conference Guide and taking its strongest ever selection of partners to this year’s Internat...

  

• BCB and Birmingham venues secure places in national awards final

  Birmingham Convention Bureau (BCB) has been nominated in the ‘Best UK Convention Bureau’ category in the 2012 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards. BCB will face competition at the awards ceremony from Staffordshire Stoke on Trent Confe...

  

• HS2 given the go ahead

  The Transport Secretary’s decision to build HS2 from London to Birmingham has been hailed as a tremendous boost for the West Midlands by regional leaders. Key figures from pro-high speed rail consortium Go-HS2, which include Birmingham City Council,...

  

• New York Times recognises city's foodie credentials

  Birmingham has been named number 19 in The New York Times ‘45 Places to Go in 2012’ shortlist published on 6th January, the only English city outside of London to make the shortlist. The city’s foodie credentials and rich dining scene are named ...

  

• Nanotechnology conference is big win for Birmingham

  Birmingham and the International Convention Centre (ICC) have won a lucrative bid to host a leading international conference on nanotechnology. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Nanotechnology Conference (IEEE NANO 2012), one of th...