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Millennium Point celebrates record-breaking year
Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a record-breaking year for its events business. In 2024-2025, the company recorded a 35% year-on-year increase in income. The landmark building attracted an increased number of national conferences to the area and welcomed 62,000 visitors to over 500 events across the year.
Millennium Point’s continued events growth follows recent improvements to the building, including new event spaces and increased investment in presentation, screening and live-streaming technology. Offering an easily accessible location and Birmingham’s biggest screen, the venue is a popular destination for conferences, film premieres and brand expos.
Rebecca Delmore, Millennium Point Birmingham’s Commercial Director, commented
“We always put our event clients first and continue to adapt our building and services to give them the best possible customer service. We are thrilled that the team’s hard work has resulted in a record-breaking year.”
Wyboston Lakes Resort shortlisted for two trophies at prestigious Conference & Events Awards
Award winning conference, training and leisure venue Wyboston Lakes Resort has been judged one of the best conference venues in the country and among the most sustainable.
The resort’s impressive Woodlands Event Centre has been selected by judges of the highly coveted Conference & Events Awards as a finalist for Best Conference / Event Venue (500-1200 Theatre Style) and the resort’s ‘Sustainability Without Limits: Doing the Right Thing Together’ for the Sustainability Award for Venues.
Marketing Director and Sustainability Lead Louisa Watson said:
“It is a great achievement and honour to be a finalist for two such prestigious awards. and it is wonderful recognition of the superb quality of our facilities and our continuing commitment to our mantra of ‘More Sustainable, No Apology.’
The Woodlands Event Centre is designed to meet the needs of the latest generation of delegates and event organisers and is highly popular with conferences and events for many sectors including financial services, pharmaceutical and associations.
Classic British Hotels celebrates partnership with ‘Something To Look Forward To’ in charity’s 10th anniversary year
Classic British Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce its continued partnership with Something To Look Forward To, a family-founded cancer charity, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary in 2025. This collaboration highlights Classic British Hotels’ commitment to supporting impactful causes within the hospitality industry and beyond.
Something To Look Forward To, based in Cambridge and serving individuals across the UK, was founded in 2015 by Fiona Coldron following her own breast cancer diagnosis. Fiona recognised the profound impact of small treats and experiences – such as hotel stays, spa days, and meals out – in providing respite and hope during challenging times. This led to the creation of a charity dedicated to offering these experiences to others facing similar circumstances.
The charity also addresses the critical issue of cancer poverty, where financial strain due to illness exacerbates the challenges of cancer treatment. Fiona sadly passed away in 2021, but her daughter, Francesca, now leads the organisation, continuing her mother’s legacy.
Phillip Allsopp, Managing Director at Classic British Hotels, said:
“We are deeply honoured to partner with Something To Look Forward To during their milestone 10th year. Their mission to provide tangible experiences of joy and respite aligns perfectly with our core values as a hospitality brand. We believe in the power of creating positive memories, and we’re committed to supporting their incredible work.“
Industry News
Students at beam’s All Members Meeting urge industry to open doors wider
One of the most powerful moments at beam’s 2025 All Members Meeting, held on 30 April 2025 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, came from a panel of four confident, passionate final-year students from Manchester Metropolitan University, who shared their hopes, fears, and expectations for the future of employment in the events industry.
Moderated by beam board member Caroline Medcalf, the session featured Senior Lecturer Jonathan Sibley and students - Lucy Hucklebridge-Key, Rummanah Promi, Claire Pisira, and Rachel Wheeler - offering a bold and honest insight into what the next generation wants from the workplace.
Speaking to a room of more than 100 industry professionals, the students spoke with clarity and conviction about what matters most to them - opportunity, trust, meaningful mentorship, sustainability, and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.
They made it clear - they're more interested in the opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute, rather than the potential employer’s brand.
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Stronger together - Insights from beam’s board on growth, advocacy, and member empowerment
At beam’s All Members Meeting on 30 April 2025 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly, Chair Louisa Watson led a panel discussion with members of the beam Board. Vice Chair David Tremmil, Finance Director Linden Beattie, Marketing Director Ben Hull, and Joint Commercial Directors Ben Hioco and Tracy Winsworth shared insights into how beam empowers members, its plans, and opportunities for members, and how we can all play a part in shaping its future.
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