Cambridge Corn Exchange offered at special promotional hire rate
Cambridge Live has recently confirmed improved conferencing facilities at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, following its takeover of the management of the venue from Cambridge City Council. To promote the venue as a unique meeting and conference space in the heart of Cambridge, accommodating meetings for between 200 and 1200 delegates, it is offering a discount on all meetings booked to take place…
St John’s College leads catering mission to China
Developing strong links with China is high on the agenda for many UK universities, including a Cambridge College which has just led a research mission to gather fresh ideas on how to cater for its overseas visitors.
Introduction to Downing College: new clients see conference and events facilities
A special reception to showcase conference and events facilities to new clients has recently been held at Downing College.
Welcome to Cambridge: Executive PAs discover new venues for events outside London
A group of 16 senior Personal Assistants from London have visited Cambridge as part of a Reader Event, hosted by Conference Cambridge and organised by Executive PA Magazine.
New Architectural History Of Downing College, Cambridge spans early days to present
A new history of a Cambridge College has been launched, written by one of its members and featuring many new photographs and drawings.
The Cambridge Experience - Agents see city highlights
A party of ten UK Agents who specialise in seeking out unusual venues for their clients, has just spent a day in Cambridge to see what the city has to offer for conferences and events.
St John’s College leads the way with first French culinary exchange
A Cambridge College has recently achieved a ‘training first’ by hosting two French students from an internationally-renowned Hotel School, to share experiences and examples of best practice with its own catering and front of house teams.
Culinary treats are recipe for successful client event
Guests at a recent Client Event organised by Conference Cambridge as a thank you, were treated to a range of culinary delights including a chocolate-making demonstration, a canapé masterclass, a cocktail tutorial and cheese and port tasting.
Former intern secures permanent job with Conference Cambridge
A previous Summer intern studying event management and looking for hands-on experience has secured a permanent role to help progress her career in destination marketing.
Murray Edwards College receives Three Stars in national accommodation rating
A Cambridge College is celebrating receiving a Three Star Campus Rating following an in-depth audit of the standard of accommodation it provides for guests.
Conference Cambridge survey shows quality refreshments are key to event success
Event organisers shouldn’t lose sleep over registration arrangements, worry about the room layout or panic over PowerPoint presentations – a recent survey shows that an event’s success could actually be measured by the quality of the refreshments.
Murray Edwards College strengthens technical services with new appointment
A Cambridge College is highlighting its commitment to providing the highest standards of AV support – for both internal meetings and external conferences and events - with the appointment of a new Head of AV.
All aboard! Cambridge on the way to becoming a Sustainable Fish City
The University of Cambridge College catering departments have joined forces with Cambridge Sustainable Food to pledge their commitment to making Cambridge a Sustainable Fish City.
Cambridge jumps in national and global rankings as leading location for association events
Conference Cambridge is celebrating the news that Cambridge is proving more popular than ever as a destination for conferences and events, according to the 2014 City & World Rankings Report released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
Open Day showcases Cambridge as ideal location for events
Representatives from 15 businesses covering a range of sectors including education, law and travel were given a VIP tour of Cambridge at the end of last week, highlighting the city as a perfect place to hold events.
International event wins for Cambridge bring £5.2 million boost to local economy
Conference Cambridge is celebrating a series of successful conference wins for its venues and the city. Collectively worth approximately £1 million and £5.2 million* to the local economy, the events will bring over 3600 delegates to the city over the next two years.
Talented college chefs victorious at University of Cambridge Culinary Competition
The 2015 University of Cambridge Culinary Competition excelled once again this year in showcasing the talents of the chefs and waiters who work within the busy College catering departments. Each participant set their sights on winning the coveted gold awards, across a record number of 16 classes this year, as well as the prestigious Stewards’ Cup.
A shining example - St John’s College stars In Sustainability Awards
The Catering & Conferences team at a Cambridge College is celebrating winning Two Stars in the Sustainable Restaurants Association Awards for its efforts to source food more sustainably, to engage with its local community and its commitment to environmental good practice.
Conference Cambridge chooses Cancer Research UK as charity of the year
The official, free venue-finding service for Cambridge University and its Colleges as well as hotels and other unique properties in the city, has named its chosen charity for 2015. Conference Cambridge is partnering with Cancer Research UK to provide support in terms of providing venues.
2014 is record year for Conference Cambridge
Cambridge is proving more popular than ever as a destination for holding conferences and events, according to the latest figures released by Conference Cambridge. They break all previous records in its 16-year history.
European journalists see Cambridge highlights
A party of seven senior journalists representing MICE travel publications from across Europe has recently spent 36 hours in Cambridge, taking in the city’s finest locations.
January Sales come early at Downing College
A Cambridge College is offering event organisers an early opportunity to bag a bargain for One Day Meetings held in January and February.
Conference Cambridge partners with Venue Experience, new online delegate feedback platform
Listening to customers and responding to their needs is now more important than ever. That’s why Conference Cambridge has recently partnered with a specialist online feedback platform for the meetings and events industry.
Cambridge University Museums joins Conference Cambridge portfolio
The official venue-finding service for the University of Cambridge, the Colleges and other unique properties has announced that five of Cambridge University’s Museums have joined the Conference Cambridge portfolio.
Have a Festive Fitz party night at Fitzwilliam College
Fitzwilliam College have a few spaces left at their popular Festive Fitz Party Night on 19th December 2014 so why not bring your party to theirs and enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment?