Roadmap to a Bright Future for Events & Hospitality
Whilst the events and hospitality industry has been neglected during the Covid 19 pandemic, we at the bureau are all very excited to see the future of events in the…
Southampton joins the Meet England Virtual Event Buyers Exhibition
The virtual global stage is set and we have a full diary of appointments with business event organisers. ‘MeetEngland Virtual,’ is a new virtual tradeshow for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences…
South Coast Business Awards Winners Revealed
This year’s winners of the South Coast Business Awards were announced on-line in a video created by the team at Local IQ. Opened by principle sponsor Dutton Gregory and featuring…
Registration opens for ‘MeetEngland Virtual’ 2021
MeetEngland has today announced the launch of ‘MeetEngland Virtual,’ a new virtual tradeshow for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), with registration now open. Taking place on the 9 and…
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards to open aprés-ski themed Lodge at Balmer Lawn Hotel
On Friday December 4, winter Olympic legend, Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards will officially open a new aprés-ski style venue, The Lodge Kitchen & Bar at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in…
SO Star Awards Take Place Safely in Southampton
Destination Southampton were amongst nominees in attendance at the EHO approved SO Star Awards held in October 2020 at the Grand Cafe. The team at the bureau were proud to…
Major Hotel Expansion Boost for the New Forest
New Forest National Park Authority have given permission for a major expansion of the iconic Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. The plan includes an extra 38 state of the art…
UK Venue Survey Results Shared by Meetings Industry Association
The business meeting and events sector has been completely knocked off of its feet and decimated by the impacts of COVID-19. Huge financial losses, which are largely uncovered by insurance,…
Looking Forward to Events in a Post Covid World
With small events for up to 30 people currently allowed to go ahead at Covid Secure venues, the big question remains, what will large events and conferences be like when…
Red Alert for the Events Industry
The events sector urgently needs more support to survive the Covid-19 crisis. On 11th August the industry came together to peacefully request more support from the government. Lit in red,…