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Olympia London is undergoing a strategic
review which is expected to lead to its sale
Olympia exhibition centre is expected to be sold for more than £300
million following speculation it has been listed for sale by owner Capital
& Counties (Capco) this week.
The venue, which reported a growth of 200 per cent in events in 2015,
is reportedly being sold alongside an adjacent site with planning
permission for a hotel and 90 flats, though Capco is yet to confirm the
sale.
In a press statement the company said: "Following the successful
transition of shows from the former Earls Court Exhibition Centres and
a major refurbishment programme, Capco confirms that it is conducting
a strategic review which may or may not lead to a sale of its Venues
business.
"Any further announcements will be made as appropriate."
News outlets are reporting estate agent CBRE and investment banking
firm Rothschild have been appointed to market the venue.
Olympia's value increased by 25 per cent to £265m following £45m in
refurbishments in 2014, up from £211m in December. The venue
attracts 2.5 million visitors and more than 100 shows a year.
Olympia was rated the best venue for new show launches in a survey
of event planners this year, while the venue underwent £45 million in
refurbishments in 2014.
Notable events it has hosted include The Meetings Show, Live Nation
and Easyfairs.
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Kate Silverton will return as M&IT Awards
MC in 2016
BBC news anchor Kate Silverton is to return as host of the M&IT
Industry Awards - the event industry’s biggest recognition programme
and awards dinner - in February 2016.
After three years as the event’s MC, Ms Silverton took time off after
having a baby and this year Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson
filled the breach. M&IT publisher Steve Lewis said: “We are delighted
to have Kate back despite a brilliant performance by Matt. Kate has
built up a great relationship with our audience and they love her."
The event at Battersea Evolution on 26 February has again attracted
an impressive sponsor list from top brands including Ashfield Meetings
& Events, Grass Roots, BI Worldwide, Zibrant, DRP, Noble
Events,The Meetings Show, Melia Hotels International, ExCeL London,
Battersea Evolution, Smart Hospitality, FRHI Hotels & Resorts,
Hawthorn, Davies Tanner, Euromic, NH Hotels, SIV Events and
Kerzner International.
The event raises cash for event industry charity Meeting Needs and the
2015 dinner attracted more than 1200 industry professionals for an
evening of networking and celebration of the best in the business.
The M&IT Industry Awards dinner was described by Venues & Events
International’s Anita Lowe as: “The best awards evening in our
calendar - an awesome evening” while Friends Life’s Chris McCarthy
said The M&IT Awards is: “The event that the others measure
themselves against”.
M&IT publisher Steve Lewis said: “With the leading brands all
sponsoring the M&IT Awards and ticket sales at an all-time high, we
are expecting another record-breaking attendance in February.”
For details of voting, tickets and sponsorship opportunities go to
www.meetpie.com/awards.
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networking event
Sponsors include VisitScotland, Ashfield Meetings &
Events,Grass Roots, BI Worldwide, Zibrant, DRP and Noble
Events
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Neil Brownlee, head of business events at
VisitScotland, which is headline sponsor of the
M&IT Industry Awards for 2016
VisitScotland is to repeat its headline sponsorship of the M&IT Industry
Awards - the biggest event industry recognition programme and
awards dinner - in February 2016.
The event attracts more than 1200 industry professionals to the
Battersea Evolution venue and VisitScotland leads a sponsor list from
top brands including Ashfield Meetings & Events, Grass Roots, BI
Worldwide, Zibrant, DRP, Noble Events,The Meetings Show, Melia
Hotels International, ExCeL London, Battersea Evolution, Smart
Hospitality, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, Hawthorn, Davies Tanner,
Euromic, NH Hotels, SIV Events and Kerzner International.
The event raises cash for event industry charity Meeting Needs and the
2015 dinner attracted more than 1200 industry professionals for an
evening of networking and celebration of the best in the business.
The M&IT Industry Awards dinner was described by Venues & Events
International’s Anita Lowe as: “The best awards evening in our
calendar - an awesome evening” while Friends Life’s Chris McCarthy
said The M&IT Awards is: “The event that the others measure
themselves against”.
M&IT publisher Steve Lewis said: “With the leading brands all
sponsoring the M&IT Awards and ticket sales at an all-time high, we
are expecting another record-breaking attendance in February.”
For details of voting, tickets and sponsorship opportunities go to
www.meetpie.com/awards.
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VisitScotland leads top
brands in sponsorship of
M&IT Awards 2016
VisitScotland is to repeat its headline sponsorship of the
M&IT Industry Awards - the biggest event industry
recognition programme and awards dinner
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With a significant increase in domestic exhibitors as well as hotel chains from around the world, The Meetings Show is experiencing a significant expansion in
sold floor space ahead of the 2016 show. Whilst nearly 30% of bookings are from new exhibitors, the growth is supported by re-bookings from more than 50 of
2015’s main stand holders.
The growth includes new exhibitors such as: Hyatt Hotels, Melia Hotels, hotel republic, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Oatlands Park Hotel, Sheffield Convention Bureau,
Southport Conferences, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dubrovnik Tourist Board, National Conference Centre, Manchester Conference Centre & Hotel,
Leicester Racecourse, Eventbrite, Dataflow Events & Conference Badges, Searcys, HireTablets and MSE Meeting and Training Centre.
The growth in the exhibiting hotel providers will be of particular interest to visitors as research undertaken by The Meetings Show identified that 67% of visitors and 89% of
hosted buyers were interested in meeting with and sourcing hotels at the 2015 show.
“The response from exhibitors following last year’s show has been fantastic,” comments Steve Knight, Event Director of The Meetings Show. “It is great to see so many new
exhibitors looking to make the most of our hosted buyer offering, which is the largest of its kind in the UK. It is however the returning exhibitors such as London & Partners,
VisitScotland, Hilton Worldwide, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts and Dubai Business Events that give the show true credibility; whilst increases in stand size from the likes of
Accor Hotels, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, the Moroccan National Tourist Office and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority demonstrate our ability to deliver year
on year.”
Sheffield Convention Bureau’s Emma France said: “Sheffield is a well-established brand and destination in the UK meetings and events market with superb infrastructure and
an impressive offer which has seen Sheffield's busiest conference calendar since 2007. The Meetings Show has now established itself as the UK’s premier event for
developing relationships and doing business with qualified buyers. We expect the show to deliver a significant return on our investment and look forward to the success it will
bring us moving forward.”
Searcys Head of Sales Johanna Byrane comments: “As the Searcys portfolio continues to expand its range of high quality venues we are constantly seeking new ways to
showcase our facilities and services whilst engaging with buyers in both domestic and international markets. In particular we are looking forward to highlighting the unique
venues amongst our portfolio, including the likes of 30 Euston Square and The Gherkin, and the format of scheduled qualified meetings appeals to us so as to make use of
our time efficiently.”
Douglas O’Neill, Managing Director of Inntel and a member of The Meetings Show’s Advisory Board, comments: “A successful trade show is reliant on its ability to evolve and
innovate, a part of which is the development of new relationships and growth in its exhibitor base. As one of the UK’s largest agencies, delivering meeting, conference,
accommodation and travel management solutions, we are constantly seeking new venues, destinations and suppliers to support our events. As long as The Meetings Show
continues to deliver new exhibitors, great education and networking opportunities it will be a must attend event for our team.”
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With a significant increase in domestic exhibitors as well as hotel chains from around the world, The
Meetings Show is experiencing a significant expansion in sold floor space ahead of the 2016 show.
Whilst nearly 30% of bookings are from new exhibitors, the growth is supported by re-bookings from more
than 50 of 2015’s main stand holders.
The growth includes new exhibitors such as: Hyatt Hotels, Melia Hotels, hotel republic, Millennium &
Copthorne Hotels, Oatlands Park Hotel, Sheffield Convention Bureau, Southport Conferences,
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dubrovnik Tourist Board, %ational Conference
Centre, Manchester Conference Centre & Hotel, Leicester Racecourse, Eventbrite, Dataflow Events
& Conference Badges, Searcys, HireTablets and MSE Meeting and Training Centre.
The growth in the exhibiting hotel providers will be of particular interest to visitors as research undertaken
by The Meetings Show identified that 67% of visitors and 89% of hosted buyers were interested in
meeting with and sourcing hotels at the 2015 show.
“The response from exhibitors following last year’s show has been fantastic,” comments Steve Knight,
Event Director of The Meetings Show. “It is great to see so many new exhibitors looking to make the
most of our hosted buyer offering, which is the largest of its kind in the UK. It is however the returning
exhibitors such as London & Partners, VisitScotland, Hilton Worldwide, Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
and Dubai Business Events that give the show true credibility; whilst increases in stand size from the
likes of Accor Hotels, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, the Moroccan 3ational Tourist Office and the Las
Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority demonstrate our ability to deliver year on year.”
Sheffield Convention Bureau’s Emma France said: “Sheffield is a well-established brand and
destination in the UK meetings and events market with superb infrastructure and an impressive offer
which has seen Sheffield’s busiest conference calendar since 2007. The Meetings Show has now
established itself as the UK’s premier event for developing relationships and doing business with
qualified buyers. We expect the show to deliver a significant return on our investment and look forward
to the success it will bring us moving forward.”
Searcys Head of Sales Johanna Byrane comments: “As the Searcys portfolio continues to expand its
range of high quality venues we are constantly seeking new ways to showcase our facilities and services
whilst engaging with buyers in both domestic and international markets. In particular we are looking
forward to highlighting the unique venues amongst our portfolio, including the likes of 30 Euston Square
and The Gherkin, and the format of scheduled qualified meetings appeals to us so as to make use of our
time efficiently.”
Douglas O’%eill, Managing Director of Inntel and a member of The Meetings Show’s Advisory Board,
comments: “A successful trade show is reliant on its ability to evolve and innovate, a part of which is the
development of new relationships and growth in its exhibitor base. As one of the UK’s largest agencies,
delivering meeting, conference, accommodation and travel management solutions, we are constantly
seeking new venues, destinations and suppliers to support our events. As long as The Meetings Show
continues to deliver new exhibitors, great education and networking opportunities it will be a must
attend event for our team.”
Organised by Centaur Live (a division of Centaur Media Plc), The Meetings Show is the premier event
for the UK inbound and outbound meetings industry, taking place 14-16 June, 2016 at Olympia, London.
Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals it is focused around a large exhibition,
networking opportunities and professional education.
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