East Midlands venue set for major revamp

the de VERE East Midlands Conference Centre (EMCC) has begun a three-month refurbishment to modernise the venue, adding a state-of-the-art video wall and remodelling the atrium area to create a collaborative space. The meeting rooms and banqueting spaces will also be refreshed with cutting-edge audio-visual technology.

East Midlands Conference Centre's General Manager, Tom Waldron-lynch, says: "As well as enhanced event spaces, the work will also see us investing in several facilities as part of our ongoing drive to operate more sustainably, including the installation of new hydration stations throughout the venue, new food and beverage offerings, new breakout spaces, and the refurbishing of over 900 banquet chairs."

Corporate spending on meetings and events is forecast to rise 2.1% in Europe in 2020. Growth in North America and Asia Pacific will be slightly slower at 1.6% and 1.3% respectively. The number of attendees is expected to grow by 1.1% to 3.1%, according to Amex GBT research