With automation everywhere, human connection remains the true luxury! Read why beam Chair, Louisa Watson, says face-to-face networking and real, emotional touch points are the beating heart of hospitality, in this M&IT Magazine opinion piece 💜 https://lnkd.in/e3Q2h7Ut #WeArebeamUK #Hospitality #HumanConnection
beam
Hospitality
Eye, Suffolk 6,663 followers
Setting the standard for the business events, accommodation, and meetings sector.
About us
beam is a name, not an acronym, with its roots firmly based in business events, accommodation and meetings, and it shines a light on our industry. Our principles are built on best practice in business and supported by the four pillars of Resilience, Innovation, Ethics and Quality. Our heritage has provided the springboard for an exciting and ambitious strategy which has our members firmly at its heart. beam represents the membership of today and allows for a wider community in the future with a greater voice. We will support our members in developing a brighter future together.
- Website
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https://beam-org.uk/
External link for beam
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Eye, Suffolk
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- Hospitality, Meetings, Events, Conferences, Training, Accommodation, Serviced Apartments, Sustainability, Business Events, and Business Travel
Locations
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beam Executive Office
Unit 10B, Red House Yard, Gislingham Road, Thornham Magna
Eye, Suffolk IP23 8HH, GB
Employees at beam
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Callum McLean
NED | Commercial and Business Growth | Strategy Development | Marketing and Brand Building
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Caroline Medcalf
Director of Events
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Lex Butler-Morley
Experience Director @ Wolf & White | Brands, Events, Hospitality, Communications
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Jo Joshi MSc
Founder & CEO | Female Founder | Tech Innovator | Travel Industry Expert | Mentor | STEM Awards - Finalist
Updates
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Need another reason to attend the beam & MIA ESG Summit on 15th September at Warwick Conferences? Here it is… Join our panel session where four industry leaders will share short, impactful case studies on how they’re driving ESG success. ✅ Waste & food reduction ✅ Supplier engagement & green procurement ✅ Client carbon footprint reporting ✅ Social value measurement Hear from: 👤 Jo Austin, Lime Venue Portfolio 👤 Simon McMahon, Wyboston Lakes Resort 👤 Ed Perryman, Replacer 👤 Ellen Mutimer, Inntel 👤Moderated by, Matt Grey,eventdecision ® 📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFWVUn_a This is your chance to learn what’s actually working in venues and supply chains today, and how you can apply it to your own organisation. #ESGSummit #WeArebeamUK Meetings Industry Association
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✨ Relive the night ✨ beam’s networking Come Dine With Me lit up the UK on 14 August 2025, bringing together our members for three simultaneous Ibiza-themed dinners. Discover the magic from Oulton Hall Hotel Golf Club - Leeds (North), Park Regis Birmingham (Midlands), and Richmond Hill Hotel (South) - check out the gallery 🖼️📸🤳 👉👉👉 https://lnkd.in/ecTVHQEm #WeArebeamUK
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💬 "Our association with beam reflects our solid commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation within the hospitality industry..." We're proud to support members who are shaping the future of hospitality through collaboration, innovation, and shared values. 🤝 Ready to join a community of industry leaders driving real impact? 🔎 Check out how beam membership can boost your business: https://lnkd.in/e4qnhHu7 #WeArebeamUK #Hospitality #IndustryExcellence #Joinbeam
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Here's the latest from across the 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗺 community, including news from; Center Parcs Meetings & Events, Olympia Events and MACDONALD HOUSTOUN HOUSE LIMITED. Read it here 👇 #WeArebeamUK
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📢 beam Annual General Meeting – 11 September 📢 All members are invited to join our virtual AGM on Wednesday 11 September, 13:30–14:30 (Zoom). This is your chance to: ✅ Hear important updates from our Chair, Governance Director & Finance Director ✅ Vote on a Special Resolution ✅ Ask questions and help shape the future of beam 💡 Your voice matters – your involvement is key to guiding our strategy. ✉️ Check your emails to review the Notice of AGM & agenda. 🔗 Register now to receive the Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/ee3RHjXQ Let’s shape the future of our association, together. #WeArebeamUK #beamAGM #MeetingsAndEvents #Membership
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Still haven’t secured your spot for this year’s beam & MIA ESG Summit at Warwick Conferences on 15 September? 📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFWVUn_a Here’s yet another reason to join us... Our jam-packed agenda includes three inspiring breakout sessions designed to challenge your thinking, spark fresh ideas, and help you take your ESG policies to the next level. 1️⃣ How to make sustainable choices without breaking the bank Think sustainability costs more? Think again. Join Emily Shephard (isla) for a hands-on workshop on making greener event choices that save money, and prove the ROI beyond cost. 2️⃣ Embedding ESG in Governance and Policy ESG isn’t an add-on, it’s the backbone of future business. Sam Cande and Gavin Lendon (Greengage | B Corp™) will share ideas on how to embed sustainability into governance, policies & reporting so your organisation is ready for what’s next. 3️⃣ Getting Buy-in – Shifting Mindsets Internally & Externally Change starts with the right conversation. Briony Pete (The Circular Life) will reveal how to win hearts and minds, internally & externally, by speaking the “language of business” across profit, people & planet. 📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFWVUn_a #WeArebeamUK #MIA #ESGSummit2025 #ResponsibleEvents #SustainableBusiness #ESG #Hospitality #EventProfs Meetings Industry Association Louisa Watson Shonali Devereaux (she / her) Laura Dudley Callie Richards Emily Falconer Justine Meek Matt Grey 🌳 Amanda Bourne 🌳
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👋 Get to know one of our board members, Ben Hull! From surviving Bolivia’s Death Road to swapping rugby boots for Lycra, Ben brings a lot of stories to the beam boardroom - plus a serious passion for events, craft beer, and adventurous travel. Swipe through to meet our new Marketing Director and find out what drives him (besides free beer dreams)🍻🚴♂️🌍 #WeArebeamUK #MeetTheBoard #EventsIndustry #BehindTheScenes #EventProfs
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🚨 Last chance before this one’s off the menu 👇 beam’s Come Dine With Me networking dinners are almost fully booked – and trust us, FOMO doesn't pair well with dinner. 🗓️ Thursday 14 August at... 🍽️ Oulton Hall (North) 🍽️ Park Regis Birmingham (Midlands) 🍽️ Richmond Hill Hotel (South) Good food. Great people. Zero awkward small talk. If you’re thinking about it… do it now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2Wax6DV 👈 #WeArebeamUK #NetworkingButMakeItDelicious
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🎧 New Podcast Episode 🎉 Following the success of our recent Finance Forum, we’re back with the second edition of our podcast, this time on one of the event’s hottest topics: fraud and cybercrime prevention. Hear from John Allcock, Fraud Awareness Analyst at NatWest, as he joins Julie Shorrock, lead of beam’s Finance Advisory Board, as they dive into the scale and sophistication of modern fraud, and how to fight it. Watch in full now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eFuVUH8x ✨ #WeArebeamUK #NewPodcast #EventsIndustry #Finance #Hospitality