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Amazing Manchester FAM trip🎉 Snapshot below ⬇️

Stay tuned for our Sam's full feedback on each venue over the coming weeks...

✨ 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥: Brunch at the stunning Hyatt Regency 🍳🥂

🎤 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙪𝙥: Co-op Live—did you know they have some fantastic meeting spaces to complement the main arena? 🤩

🍸 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙣: Manchester Central, where we indulged in delicious canapés and cocktails at the brand new Junction Restaurant/Bar (snuck in during the Green Party Conference) 🌿🍹

🍽️ 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 & 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙚: Hilton Deansgate—enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Podium, followed by drinks with a view at Cloud 23 🍷✨

🏎️ 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙪𝙣: Chaos Karts, where Sam took home the win🏆💨

🏖️ 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮: A visit to INNSiDE by Melia, ending the day with a tasty BBQ at Gino D'Acampo’s on-site restaurant 🍖🍴

A massive thank you to Sam's hosts and venues for being such fab hosts! And a big shoutout for organising an informative and fun FAM trip 🙌

More detailed feedback coming soon—stay tuned 👀

Contact us to book any of these spaces for your next meeting or event:
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🤩 New round-up of exceptional venues for UK venue bookers, following recent meetings with teams from some top UK business meetings & event venues ⬇️

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬
With 300+ UK properties they offer diverse options and offer everything from conference facilities to award-winning restaurants & spas. They include these two gems:

𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 (𝙇𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩)
🔹Max capacity: 200 delegates
🔹11 versatile meeting rooms
🔹84 guest rooms, including luxurious suites
🔹Near scenic Lake District, ideal for combining business with relaxation
🔹Award-winning restaurant & indulgent spa

𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡 (𝙇𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨)
🔹Max capacity: 150 delegates
🔹17 meeting rooms / 20 breakout rooms
🔹117 guest bedrooms
🔹6 minutes from Leeds city centre, perfect for corporate gatherings
🔹AA Rosette restaurant, with options for all-day networking
💙Bien Venue’s favourite spot: The Library, a stylish private dining space for up to 22 people

𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐊 & 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Offer an array of upscale & mid-range hotels, and excellent meeting and event spaces. Hyatt Hotels Manchester are in the city’s Innovation District and cater to both short stays and long-term business trips...

𝙃𝙮𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧
Purpose-built meeting floor with 7 flexible rooms & high-end facilities, incl. innovative "Super Hy-Brid Meetings" system for seamless in-person/virtual collaboration.

𝙃𝙮𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧
Perfect for extended stays, offering suite-style rooms with full kitchens, laundry access, and ample workspaces.

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬: 𝙃𝙮𝙖𝙩𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙇𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙡𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙖 - opens 2025
Part of the major redevelopment of Olympia, London’s historic convention centre, it will feature 204 rooms, a bar, restaurant & four meeting rooms

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 & 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥
For unique, boutique experiences, Classic British Hotels and Rutland Hall offer charm, luxury, and excellent service.

𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙨
Collection of independent UK properties, each with its own character, plus outstanding dining and wellness options, and focus on sustainability (Many Green Tourism certified properties).

𝙍𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡
Stunning countryside retreat overlooking Rutland Water - a picturesque location for business events.
🔹475 max capacity for large corporate events
🔹66 room - variety of accommodation options - hotel rooms, apartments, lodges
🔹Extensive leisure facilities, incl. ESPA spa, restaurant, and outdoor activities like sailing & cycling
🔹Ideal for combining corporate meetings with team-building activities in nature
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Contact us for more details and exciting venues for your next meeting/event:
📞 +44 (0)1625 877776 📧 [email protected]

Empowering you towards event success, one detail at a time🌟

At Bien Venue, event management goes beyond just on-site support. We embrace every aspect of the planning process, from conceptualisation to delivery. With a dedicated team of event management specialists, we offer a personalised approach, ensuring that every event is tailor-made to your unique requirements. Choose from our array of services, and we'll be as hands-on as you need us to be.

You'll have a dedicated Bien Venue Event Manager - an invaluable part of your event planning team. With experience and knowledge, they'll support you throughout the journey, offering sound decision-making and a calm, personal approach🤝

Get in touch to learn more about how we can support you with our event management services ⬇️

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😍 Taking stock of for enquiries during a busy & varied first half of 2024 💪

Will we be adding your next destination to the map? ... Get in touch to experience our venue find and event management services ⬇️

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We've been organising UK & global events since Tom Cruise's first Mission: Impossible film was released 👀 No event mission is impossible for us - but please don't ask any of us to jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane ✈️😬

😍 💪 Experience our venue find service excellence for yourself. Get in touch ⬇️

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Challenge and motivate your team with any of these activity ideas 💪

🏅 Team Olympics (well done Team GB 😀)
🗺️ GPS treasure hunt
⛳ Corporate golf day
🚴 Charity bike ride or build
🌊 Water sports
🦁 Animal enrichment
🦆 Duck herding
🕶️ Blindfold driving
🛞 Soap box derby
🧖 Corporate spa retreat
🌳 Nature retreat

We work with a great selection of partners to create the perfect challenge for your team as part of your corporate event, away day, meeting, conference and more.

And we know all the best venues to host the event, too!

Discover the perfect challenge for your team. Get in touch:
📞 +44 (0)1625 877776
📧 [email protected]

🌟 Breakfast bliss at NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding 😍

Mark has just returned from an exciting site visit in Madrid, where he's been scoping out the venue for a global conference we're planning for 400 delegates next year.

One highlight? The breakfast selection🤩

Mark shared some pics photos with us, and we couldn't resist giving you a sneak peek 🥐🍉🍳

The spread was incredible, with dedicated sections catering to all dietary needs, from gluten-free to halal, plus a special local Spanish section and also Asian breakfast options - perfect for our client's international delegates🌍

This diverse and thoughtfully created breakfast menu aligns with our commitment to promoting healthy and inclusive event catering. Find out more about this and the complexities of the perfect event menu in our blog: 🔗 https://bvevents.co.uk/event-catering-go-healthy/ 🔗

A huge thank you to Manuel Jesús Hurtado López for giving Mark the full venue tour🙌

Stay tuned for more about the entire venue in Mark's next post!

✨ Brilliant FAM trip to Haydock Park Races this weekend🏇🏇🏇🎉

A massive shoutout to Nick and the amazing team at 'The Dunk' - Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa - for their top-tier hospitality, and to Chris Ford from Accor , who expertly arranged our weekend adventure 🙌

We kicked things off on Friday with a venue show-round, enjoyed networking drinks with Accor hotel partners, indulged in a fantastic dinner, and ended the night with a fun race experience.

We explored Mercure Haydock Hotel and raised our glasses to celebrate Ladies Day at Haydock Park the following day! The day took a fun twist with some unexpected drinks back at Mercure Haydock, topped off with a tasty buffet and more networking at Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa🥂

And no, we didn't bump into George, the resident ghost—thankfully👻😅

Here's to more memorable trips and potential client experiences🥂

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Looking for an experience like this for your team/VIPs?
Contact us to enquire or book:
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When does event food become art? 😍

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We're experts in our field 🐮 🤣 Love this!

Us, too Pavilions or Harrogate & Yorkshire Event Centre 💪 Thanks for the goodies.

Still loving our new space 😍 And we'd love to show it off, along with our venue finding, event management, and group accommodation expertise. So, contact us today to book an appointment at our Cheshire HQ.

We'd also be happy to come to you - we just love to meet face-to-face😊

📱 +44 (0)1625 877776 | ✉️ [email protected]

🥵 This week's weather calls for a Conference Cooler mocktail 🍃🍋

The refreshing blend of lemon and ginger is perfect for staying refreshed and focused at your events.

If you like the sound of this one, check out all our event-themed mocktail recipes & download the recipe booklet: https://bit.ly/3KrPgYs

Happy sipping 🍹

Your meetings and events are our top priority🌟We take care of all the necessary venue details, so you can focus on what truly matters.

Here at Bien Venue, we understand that what matters most is what's right for you, and that's why we create custom solutions to match your needs. Our meticulous venue search, negotiation, and booking will find the perfect space for your meeting or event, while guaranteeing reduced cancellation policies and low minimum numbers, giving you peace of mind.

Learn more at BVEvents.co.uk

Inspired by Scotland 😍

Check out our case study on an amazing 2-day company incentive trip, set in breathtaking Scotland landscape 🏞️🏰

Highlights Include:
🎉 50 delegates
📍 Stunning Scottish venue
🛌 Two nights' group accommodation
🎯 Highland games
🏌️‍♂️ World-class championship golf course
💙Motivation and memories

See how we exceeded expectations and added surprises to create a memorable trip for this lucky group 🎊

Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/3OkUOF5

🦌Twice in two weeks 😀
Lovely to welcome Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club's Helen Wilson to the BV office last week, and to visit the venue again in person this week for the site visit 💙

This fantastic venue offers delegates an idyllic country club setting, within acres of beautiful woodland. Whether your aim is to reconnect with nature, play on a championship golf course, soothe VIP souls in a spa, or taste mouth-watering meals, you’ll find the solution here 🌳⛳🌀🍴

What's more, Forest of Arden can now also offer outdoor team building activities with inflatables, and it has a year-round marquee - ready to shade your guests from sunshine or showers, while experiencing the great outdoors ☀️🦌

Forest Of Arden Hotel & Country Club

🎉 Hold on to your Prosecco!🍾

Sam had an unforgettable time at the Summer Showcase with Klarent Hospitality and DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel Kings Cross 🙌

From fabulous food and entertainment to a blissful night's sleep, the evening was fantastic!

The next day was full of education and networking as Sam connected with professionals from hotels across the UK.

And not forgetting a brilliant afternoon tea tour of London 🍰 🥪 The best part? It was all aboard a London bus — no tea or Prosecco was spilt in the taking of these pictures ☕ 🥂

👑𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲👑 Sam had an incredible experience on a Venues of Excellence familiarisation trip on Friday, including exploration of Buckingham Palace's State Rooms 💂 🏰

The team kicked the day off at the Victory Services Club, where Sam was wowed by its prime central location, friendly and helpful staff, and incredible food 😍

While guests didn't have permission to capture the grandeur inside Buckingham Palace's State Rooms with photos, the memories will last a lifetime, and you can swipe through Sam's pics of the day, including a glimpse of Victory Services Club's elegant Carisbrooke Hall 📸

🌟 Why choose one of Venues of Excellence member venues?

🔹Over 50 independent UK venues
🔹Dedicated to meetings, conferences, training, and events
🔹Fantastic locations and versatile spaces
🔹Excellent service and independent quality assurance

Contact us today to enquire about your next venue booking...

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📧 [email protected]
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Anything but standard... 😍

Have you ever visited the The Standard, London? One venue with ️many views of London! It will be beautiful on a day like today 🌞

Contact us to book or enquire about this venue for your next meeting or event:
➡️ +44 (0)1625 877776 | [email protected]

Plan for sunshine, but bring your brolly ☔️😉

🌞 Summer is here (apparently), and so is our expertise in finding the hottest outdoor venues!

Check out our blog post, "12 of the Hottest Outdoor Venues to Enjoy This Summer", for ideas your summer event. From the scenic Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to the chic Sabine Rooftop Bar in London, we’ve got you covered🌿🌇
https://bvevents.co.uk/12-outdoor-venues/

We know UK weather can be... a bit unpredictable

So, if the skies decide to open, don’t worry—these venues have options to keep the fun going, rain or shine 🌧️😎

Ready to plan your next meeting or event? Contact our team of experts to source your perfect venue:
➡️ +44 (0)1625 877776 | [email protected]

⚽ 🎾 100% Sports Sunday in the UK 😁 So, we're throwing back to when Mark Dixon, our Client Services Director, attended Macmillan Cancer Support's race day at The Jockey Club Haydock Park 🥂🍾 🏇

Huge thanks again to Mark's hosts, Chris Ford - Accor and Scott Montgomery - Mercure Haydock Hotel / Klarent Hospitality, for a fantastic FAM trip, with experiences like the parade ring, starters stalls and the owners/winners lounge, and all supporting MacMillan Cancer 🐎🎉

Need a venue or impressive itinerary for your next corporate VIP? Contact our team at Bien Venue 👇 👇 👇

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⚠️Event & meeting planners: Read this before handing more £££ to your event agency or venue ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

This message was shared by our MD, Kerry Edwards, on LinkedIn this week:

I hate to tell you this!

But spending more on your meetings or events won't achieve the best return for your investment.

Because if you're not achieving your goals with £££'s,

You won't get there just adding more £££!

Fix the route of your problem first...

*Your event brief*,

Before handing more £££ to your events agency or venue!

If you want to pull off a strategically planned meeting or event, you must get the brief nailed!

Head to our latest blog for a complete guide to the perfect event brief.

From venue and itinerary to content - when it's all based on your delegates' needs and desires - it will deliver for them and, therefore, your business and return:

➡️ https://bit.ly/4bCOMJK ⬅️

Researching the reputation of potential venues for a membership event can be a big ask for an association’s team - especially those run by volunteers.

However, a venue with positive feedback and a history of successful events is more likely to contribute to the success of your association’s meeting or event.

So let our experts do the hard work for you!

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Lovely to welcome Michael Hodgkinson from Valary Hotels to Bien Venue's office this week to discuss an exciting collection of hotels. What highlights did Michael have for us?

Valary Hotels currently has three hotels in the heart of England - all near the M1:

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐜𝐤 ⬇️
🏨 14 flexible meeting & function suites
🤝 320 maximum seated capacity
🛌 180 bedrooms
🍴 On-site restaurant
👟 Fitness Centre
🎯 Indoor Team Building

𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 ⬇️
🏨 8 flexible meeting & function suites
🤝 100 CAB maximum capacity
🛌 179 bedrooms
🍴 On-site restaurant
👟 Fitness Centre
🏊‍♂️ Indoor Pool
🎨 Refurbishment due to begin👀😍

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧 ⬇️
🏨 11 meeting rooms
🤝 130 CAB maximum capacity
🛌 163 bedrooms (4 accessible)
🚗 On-site parking
👟 Fitness Centre
🍴 On-site restaurant

The collection aims to become one of the UK's growing hotel groups by providing guests with exceptional service and genuine hospitality - both are vital to our clients, so this was music to our ears 🎵 💪

If any of these properties sound like the right fit for your next meeting, event, training, teambuilding, or other event, give our team a call. We'd be happy to arrange everything for you or just chat about what venue or services you need:

+44 (0)1625 877776
[email protected]

After your international event, assess its success by measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to your initial objectives. Additionally, gather feedback from attendees to improve future overseas events.

Read more tips on creating successful overseas events 👉 https://bit.ly/3Taew8W

We've had an inspiring week of knowledge-sharing in our new sunlit office space 😎

A big thank you to Christine O’Neill from Macdonald Hotels & Resorts for visiting and sharing insights about their wonderful properties. We're also thrilled to have confirmed a recent booking with them - we celebrated the news together🥳

And special thanks to Jack East and Sarah Matts from Hyatt Hotels Manchester for stopping by with lovely treats this morning, as part of Hyatt Appreciation Week😊

We couldn't work the magic we do for our venue finding and event management clients without our brilliant suppliers - we appreciate you too!

🌟 Discover Liverpool as a destination for your meetings or events 👇

From iconic music heritage to cutting-edge innovation, Liverpool has it all. Our latest blog explores why this vibrant city is a top choice for event planners, including our selection of some of Liverpool's top venues🎶🏙️

Read our blog via the link in the comments ⬇️

According to the 2022 State of Multilingual Collaboration, 77% of event managers saw an increase in multilingual attendees in the previous 12 months, with 58% reporting that over 25% of their audience speaks a different language than the presenter 💬

Read our tips for overseas events here👉 https://bit.ly/3Taew8W