2025

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27 Nov: The number of smaller meetings will decline further in 2026 as economic pressures bite

“In 2025, there has been a noticeable reduction in smaller events which typically book at shorter lead times. I expect the decline in smaller meetings to continue.” Christine Gomez, Revenue Director of Wyboston Lakes Resort succinctly captured the overriding view of the Resort’s Senior Leadership Team when they recently considered which issues will have a major impact on the sector in 2026.
Edgbaston Park Hotel wins Excellence in Sustainability Award

05 Mar: Edgbaston Park Hotel wins Excellence in Sustainability Award

Venues of Excellence Preferred Partner, Matthew Algie, will sponsor the coffee at the upcomingCook and Serve Challenge 2025. The competition is to be held at Leicester College and in the evening, competitors and venues will gather to celebrate the great culinary talent within our member venues at Unique Venues Birmingham.