imago to host the 2011 Corporate Games

With a four star hotel and conference centre, an exhibition venue, a budget hotel and numerous facilities across Loughborough University, imago has already had much to celebrate this year – and now it’s poised for more success. Having taken home a trio of top national awards, it’s preparing to host the 2011 Corporate Games.

The Corporate Games will be held in Loughborough from 14-17th July. imago will be hosting athletes from leading businesses across the UK, in partnership with Loughborough University, Charnwood Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. The UK Corporate Games is Europe’s largest corporate multi-sports festival and brings business’ together to build employee confidence, loyalty and team spirit. The competition covers 23 different sports including volleyball, hockey, dragon boat racing and football.

Kay England, chief executive of imago, commented: 'It’s a great privilege for Loughborough University to be named the host of the 2011 UK Corporate Games and we hope that the high level of service we offer as standard across the whole of the campus will help the guests to get the most out of the Games.

'Being based at Loughborough University means we have links with the top sporting talent in the UK including the England rugby team and the Japanese Olympic team, which we hope will motivate and inspire all the businesses taking part in the 2011 competition.'

The all-round credentials of imago were highlighted recently by its success at the Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Awards 2011. The awards, which are highly regarded in the industry as the winners are chosen by customer feedback and votes, named Burleigh Court the ‘Best UK Conference Centre’, with awards also won in the ‘Best Conference and Banqueting Staff’ and ‘Best Academic Conference Venue’ categories. This is the second year running that imago has taken home the top title for ‘Best UK Conference Centre’ at the M&IT Awards, winning gold in this category and silver for Best Conference and Banqueting Staff in 2010.

Kay England commented: 'We’re over the moon to be named the UK’s Best Conference Venue for the second year running and we’re especially proud of the recognition of our fantastic staff. These awards are testament to our dedication to deliver a first rate service to all our customers and prove that the experience and knowledge of our team is second to none. The M&IT Awards are particularly valuable to us as these were voted for by our customers, so we are sincerely thankful for all their support in helping us achieve these two fantastic accolades.'

2012 is looking just as bright with Burleigh Court reaching its 21st birthday. A number of imago staff will be sharing in the celebrations having stayed with the venue since its doors first opened. With the Japanese Olympic team also relying on imago’s hosting skills to help in its preparations for the Games, it is likely to be a busy time for everyone at imago.

Imago is currently running a ‘Spring into Summer’ promotion which offers up to 20% off conference rates in May, June, July and August with one complimentary place for every 10 delegates confirmed.. Details can be obtained through the company’s website or by calling its sales office.

For more details call 0845 230 1414 or visit www.cceonline.co.uk