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Wyboston Lakes Resort manager acclaimed as role model for inclusivity in hospitality industry

Mihail Costea, Food & Beverage Manager at Wyboston Lakes Resort, has been chosen as role model for inclusivity in the hospitality and travel industries and will feature in the 2026 Retail Index produced by WiHTL & Diversity in Retail in partnership with The MBS Group.…

Wyboston Lakes Resort is one of the Best Places to Work according to the Sunday Times

Wyboston Lakes Resort is one of the Best Places to Work in the UK, according to a Sunday Times report published on Sunday 24 May. The Bedfordshire resort with its hotel, conference and training centres features in the list of Top 100 Big Organisations list.…

Jesus College unveils expansion of West Court hotel, conference and events venue

Jesus College, Cambridge has expanded its West Court conference centre, adding five stylish meeting rooms and 20 hotel bedrooms. The expansion increases the College’s year-round facilities, offering a broader mix of meeting rooms and hotel-standard bedrooms for residential conferences and events and more options for exclusive use.The…

Nottingham Venues Reaches National Finals at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Nottingham Venues shortlisted in the Business Events Venue of the Year Category following success at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards. Nottingham Venues has been named a national finalist in the Business Events Venue of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026, marking another major milestone for the organisation following its recent regional success.…

ARC sees audiences redefine Christmas parties as planners embrace “the anti-ordinary”

Christmas parties are being redefined by a new generation of attendees, as organisers move away from traditional formats in favour of more flexible, inclusive, and experience-led celebrations. Insight from Arena Racing Company (ARC) shows that expectations are shifting.…

Wyboston Lakes Resort finalist for two accolades at prestigious awards

Award winning conference, training and leisure venue Wyboston Lakes Resort has been shortlisted as one of the best conference venues in the country and among the most sustainable by the prestigious Conference & Events Awards.…

Wyboston Lakes Resort invites hotels and venues nationwide to boost sustainability and raise £1 million for local charities by signing the Room2Give Charter

Wyboston Lakes Resort is calling on accommodation providers across the UK to support local charities and adopt more sustainable practices by signing the Room2Give Charter and joining the Room2Give initiative. The goal: collectively to raise £1 million for local charities nationwide.…

Nottingham Venues Achieves EcoSmart Gold Accreditation in Major Sustainability Milestone

Gold accreditation recognises Nottingham Venues’ long-term commitment to reducing its environmental impact Nottingham Venues is proud to announce that it has achieved EcoSmart Gold accreditation from Greengage Solutions, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability.…

A Cook and Serve Challenge like no other – Venues of Excellence celebrates exceptional talent at 2026 competition

Venues of Excellence (VOE) in partnership with Wilson Vale, were delighted to see the 24th Cook and Serve Challenge take place on Saturday 14th March 2026. This year’s competition celebrated the vibrant and diverse art of Asian Fusion, challenging competitors to create dishes that harmoniously blended flavours, techniques and traditions from across Asia — or fused Asian influences with global cuisines.…

Warwick Conferences Wins Gold at West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026

Warwick Conferences is delighted to announce it has won gold in the Business Venue of the Year category at the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026. The award celebrates venues that excel in understanding the needs of the business events market, consistently deliver outstanding experiences, and demonstrate clear plans for future development.…

Edgbaston Park Hotel to offer discounted travel with West Midlands Railway

Thousands of conference goers are being encouraged to go green following a partnership between Edgbaston Park Hotel and West Midlands Railway (WMR).   Birmingham hotel and conference centre Edgbaston Park Hotel, has partnered with West Midlands Railway (WMR) to offer discounted travel to up to 65,000 conference delegates this year!…

Nottingham Venues Celebrates Double Tourism Awards Win and Culinary Success

Judges praised Nottingham Venues’ Business Events offering for its “exceptional, warm and professional welcome” and the transformation of its arrival experience following recent refurbishments. They highlighted the flexibility and atmosphere of the spaces, the quality of meeting and accommodation facilities, and the visible pride and passion of the team, describing it as a “dynamic and memorable venue experience.”…