With the current RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) schools crisis dominating headlines, the issue of building safety is once again a major talking point - and a key focus for next month’s UK Construction Week Birmingham, when it will feature heavily across the three-day event. The…
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With just a month to go until the doors open, UK Construction Week Birmingham will feature a dedicated focus to the sector on its very doorstep - the West Midlands. From 3rd-5th October, visitors to the NEC can expect to see the West Midlands’ finest construction and manufacturing companies, not…
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Birmingham and the West Midlands has fought off competition from cities and countries across the world – including Miami, Spain, Greece, Japan and Dubai – to be named Event Destination of the Year at the EN (Exhibition News) Supplier Awards. After a year which saw the West Midlands in the…
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Matt Loughrey has been appointed to lead the team at Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham, bringing a wealth of experience and local knowledge to the role. Named as Birmingham's Young Achiever 2018, Matt’s most recent position was General Manager at Sketchley Grange Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre…
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The first set of speakers and details on seminar hubs have been announced for this year’s UK Construction Week Birmingham, which makes a welcome return to the NEC from October 3-5, following a hugely successful London show in May. High-profile names will bring some of the industry’s most eminent…
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Unique Venues Birmingham has been awarded the Greengage ECOsmart 2023 Silver Award in recognition of their work towards achieving greater sustainability. To achieve this award, businesses undertake an extensive accreditation process. Greengage ECOsmart is a business travel and events industry…
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National tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland has today (Wednesday 19th July) announced that it has selected Birmingham as the location for its new headquarters from April 2024. The body – which raises Britain’s profile worldwide to develop the country’s visitor economy – picked Birmingham…
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Millennium Point has won Most Versatile Venue of its size at the Conference & Events 2023 Awards. After winning multiple local awards, this is the first time the venue has been recognised on a national scale. The awards were held at the spectacular Old Billingsgate building in London. Millennium…
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Switch Hospitality Management Ltd has revealed details of Birmingham’s Royal Angus Hotel redevelopment, with the new 'Aparthotel Birmingham’ located in Snowhill set to launch this autumn. Acquired by SevenCapital in August 2020, the 92,000 sq ft site will be managed by Switch Hospitality as part of…
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The award winning Belfry Hotel & Resort, in North Warwickshire, has announced four senior appointments: Varun Shetty as Hotel Manager, Emma Catterall as Director of Finance, Gary Williams as Chief Engineer and Jacques Hobson as Director of Food and Beverage. The four appointments come at a crucial…
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