This year’s International Confex, at Olympia in London, sees Bournemouth International Centre teaming up with partner Business Events Bournemouth to showcase the full extent of Bournemouth’s venue, accommodation and destination offering to businesses, associations and public sector organisations.
Bournemouth is currently the subject of a multi-million pound investment in infrastructure that will make a dramatic difference to the appeal of Bournemouth as a business destination. The newly-launched Business Events Bournemouth is pulling together all strands of the region’s venue, hotel and retail community to streamline the process of matching events and delegates to venues, hospitality, accommodation, incentives and after-show experiences.
Pat Coyne, BH Live Director of Venues says,
“With over 8,000 industry professionals expected to attend, International Confex is the perfect platform to explain the region’s compelling new offer to organisers of events all shapes and sizes, with Bournemouth International Centre fulfilling the demand for high profile, large events.”
Business Events Bournemouth provides a single point of contact for anyone planning or attending events in the town. The Business Events Bournemouth hub is a partnership that represents the whole of the local hospitality, tourism and business community, organising and tailoring these resources to suit individual client needs.
“Business Events Bournemouth offers organisers impartial advice and a taste of what we have to offer through familiarisation and site visits, matching events and delegates to the most suitable venues and accommodation. It also provides access to a range of value added facilities to create memorable, informative and enjoyable delegate experiences.” adds Pat Coyne.
The Business Events Bournemouth portfolio includes of hundreds of venues throughout the region. Bournemouth International Centre, the largest, purpose-built conference venue on the South Coast with capacity for up to 10,000 people, remains the centrepiece of the conference and exhibition offering for events with up to 4000 delegates attending.
“As economic growth and business confidence returns, we are seeing demands for flexible, customised con-ferencing in a world class centre, combined with hospitality, security and a diverse range of accommodation. We have a venue able to deliver the complete delegate experience under one roof – conference, exhibition, fine dining, awards ceremonies – with a choice of after-show arts, culture and entertainment right on the doorstep.
Bournemouth is a very exciting place to be right now, with a massive and very visible investment in transport and civic infrastructure. We’re the fifth in the UK in jobs creation and our university graduates are among the most sought after in the country. We’re creating a unique business and coastal vibe unlike any other event destination and a major draw for delegates attending major association and corporate conferences and exhibitions.”
Bournemouth International Centre and Business Events Bournemouth will be on Stand CF30, opposite the Confex Bar.
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About BH Live
BH Live is the South Coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues – a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives. With over 2.5 million visits a year and over £31 million turnover, the organisation is changing lives – placing it at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. In 2013/14, BH Live hosted 423 shows, sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment tickets, clocked up 1.8 million leisure centre visits and welcomed 88,000 conference and exhibition delegates which contributed over £45 million to the local economy.
About Bournemouth International Centre (BIC)
Bournemouth International Centre is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council. Hosting over 45 conferences and exhibitions a year and with licensed capacity for 10,000 delegates, it is the South Coast’s largest and most versatile event venue. The centre attracts major players in the public and private sector, bringing millions of pounds into the local economy through employment, business tourism and partner organisations.
For further press information:
Elizabeth Symmons
PR & Corporate Communications Executive, BH Live
Elizabeth.Symmons@bhlive.co.uk
01202 451866