Conference Centres of Excellence outlines future vision for the group

Conference Centres of Excellence outlines its strategy for the group as members report continued confidence and growth in the market.

Starting with a handful of consortium members in the early 1990s, and officially launched in 1992 with 20 independent venues, the group is unique in providing marketing and sales support for quality venues across the UK. 

Following a period of consolidation, Conference Centres of Excellence has now unveiled a stronger vision for the consortium, with a focus on quality, marketing and sales for its members. Alan Robinson steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer, with the objective of guiding the consortium to ‘be the membership body of choice for the marketing of high quality, innovative, customer led conference centres in the UK.’ Alan joined Conference Centres of Excellence as Membership Director in May 2014, becoming Chief Executive Officer in February 2015. He had previously served on the board for seven years during his time at member venue Warwick Conferences. 

Conference Centres of Excellence is the only membership body within the industry that has a full sales service to support its marketing activities, and is very excited to also announce that it has secured the services of Mandy Jennings and her team at Paje Consultancy to direct its sales operation and represent all of the CCE Venues on a national basis. Mandy has a wealth of experience in the conference and meetings industry having previously been Sales Director for both Principal Hayley and De Vere Hotels & Venues Group.

Overall the board foresees the 2015/16 membership year as one of growth in all areas for the consortium, using the experience and commitment of the team to deliver the ongoing benefits and association with Excellence for all our members.

Commenting on his role and the future plans for the group, Alan Robinson said “Conference Centres of Excellence is principally a marketing consortium which helps to drive standards in the industry through sharing of best practice. It is a tremendous organisation which I am proud to be involved in, and I look forward to delivering our vision to all members.”

For more information about membership contact Alan Robinson on 0845 230 14 14 or info@cceonline.co.uk.