Conference Centres of Excellence looks to expand into key locations

Conference Centres of Excellence is looking to expand its membership in the 2014/2015 membership year, with new venues delivering outstanding facilities and service to customers.

The group intends to extend both its geographical coverage and range of venues, in order to provide a comprehensive selection for customers, and strengthen the message that consistent quality standards and excellence in events is best delivered by dedicated, specialist venues which understand and meet the needs of today’s event delegates.

Conference Centres of Excellence is determined not to compromise the standards for which it is renowned and therefore any prospective member venue will need to meet the exacting quality criteria required for membership.

For over 21 years, member venues have been entitled to a full range of the consortium’s activities and benefits. These include the work of its central sales and enquiry handling team; business referrals within the group; its extensive marketing effort to communicate the values of specialist venues; dedicated pages on the website and event planning brochures; use of the Conference Centres of Excellence branding; and regular member events throughout the year. 

While it is looking to grow membership in all geographical areas, Conference Centres of Excellence is particularly keen to find new members in city centres, and the north of England.  Having monitored trends in the meetings and industry market, the group is also keen to expand its membership by including hotels with specialist conference facilities, and encourages these venues to make contact.

 “Our priority is to develop a broader footprint which will enable us to provide even more options for our customers. By bringing new venues into membership, we offer variety to customers with a very clear quality promise about the service and facilities on offer” said Alan Robinson, Membership Director.  “In turn, our members have the benefit of sharing best practice which offers support in maintaining and raising the standards and service delivered to each delegate. It’s a win-win relationship and we are looking forward to welcoming new venues into the group this year”.

Venues interested in learning more can call 0845 230 1414 or email Alan Robinson, Membership Director at alanrobinson@cceonline.co.uk