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Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support package

January 21, 2021Beleaguered ICC Wales secures seven-figure support packageA newly built convention centre whose event schedule was brought to a sudden halt by the coronavirus pandemic has been thrown a lifeline after securing a multi-million pound investment package.

New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdown

May 27, 2020New Christchurch venue ‘secures dozens of events’ during lockdownDozens of new conferences have been booked into Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the venue's general manager.

More UK convention centres could be converted into temporary hospitals

March 30, 2020More UK convention centres could be converted into temporary hospitalsMore convention centres in the UK may be used as a makeshift hospital as the number of people infected by the coronavirus in the country continues to rise.

MPs have not recognised loss of income from QEII Centre says de Bois

February 7, 2018MPs have not recognised loss of income from QEII Centre says de BoisMPs have not recognised the loss of income to London of the QEII Centre being out of action for six years, according to Nick de Bois.

QEII Centre under threat as MPs vote for £3.5bn refurb

February 1, 2018QEII Centre under threat as MPs vote for £3.5bn refurbThe QEII Centre could be out of action for at least six years after MPs voted for Parliament to relocate during a £3.5 billion refurbishment.

Brisbane Marketing appoints new convention bureau chief

January 15, 2018Brisbane Marketing appoints new convention bureau chiefJuliet Alabaster has been appointed general manager of the

QEII Centre forecasts best financial year to date

January 5, 2018QEII Centre forecasts best financial year to dateThe QEII Centre is forecasting its best financial year to date, with its annual budget already met by the end of Q3.

Not just medicine as Brisbane nets $70m in business events

July 17, 2017Not just medicine as Brisbane nets $70m in business eventsBrisbane’s reputation as a leading medical hub has helped the city’s convention bureau secure a string of high-profile meetings related to the sector.