Conference@SaïdOxford joins the MIA (Meeting Industry Association) and achieves AIM Accreditation.

Conference@SaïdOxford, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford has joined the MIA, one of the fastest growing associations in the conference, meetings and events sector.

The AIM accreditation demonstrates the high standards we adhere to in order to deliver a first class conference venue with a first class service.

Gaining industry accreditation and achieving recognition for our conference venues is hugely rewarding, as well as ensuring a kite mark of quality assurance for our customers.

Conference@SaïdOxford is one of the UK’s leading conference, meeting and event providers with high quality function and event spaces and superb bar and entertainment facilities.

We have two unique and diverse world class venues to choose from, each equipped with the latest audio-visual facilities and having a dedicated, friendly team on hand to take care of your every last detail.

For more information call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

Wyboston Lakes achieve AIM Gold accreditation

Wyboston Lakes, northern Europe's largest privately owned single site conference and training centre, has had both of its conference and training venues, The Executive Centre and Training Centre, awarded the Gold Accreditation In Meetings (AIM) standard by the Meetings Industry Association (mia).  

The accreditation is awarded for its first class facilities and high levels of service that are reflected throughout the meeting and conference experience. 

To achieve the AIM Gold standard a venue must demonstrate that it has attained continuous, exceptional standards against the most stringent quality assurance criteria, including rigorous assessments focusing on a venue’s facilities; service and processes, compliance with codes of conduct and corporate social responsibility.

Receiving the accreditation, Wyboston Lakes’ managing director, Mark Jones commented: “To be awarded AIM Gold is a significant achievement for any meeting and events venue. It demonstrates, from the outset, that our business proposition, facilities and service are exceptional, we are very proud of this recognition.”

Jane Longhurst, mia’s chief executive, says: “Wyboston Lakes AIM Gold Accreditation sends out a very clear message to meetings and events buyers/planners about their commitment to delivering a high quality product, professionalism throughout every event and integrity. Equally, the venue has secured itself an advantage within their competitors.”

AIM is the UK’s only nationally recognised standard for accredited venues and service providers in the meetings, conferences and events industry. There are around 500 accredited venues and suppliers at entry level of the scheme and 29 are at the Gold standard. 

AIM is endorsed by Visit Britain, Visit Wales, Meet England, ABPCO, MPI and HBAA. 

For more information call 0845 230 1414 or email info@cceonline.co.uk

CEME Conference Centre achieves GOLD Standard

CEME Conference Centre has just been awarded the highly prestigious ‘Accredited in Meetings’ (AIM) Gold Standard by the Meetings Industry Association.  Located in East London, CEME is one of only 15 venues across the United Kingdom that has achieved the highest grade, and is the first in East London and Essex.

CEME is an ultra-modern events and conference venue ideally located for London and Essex with close proximity to The City and Canary Wharf.  The Conference Centre incorporates a state-of-the-art 120-seat auditorium, The POD, together with 19 meeting rooms, exhibition space and outdoor facilities. The venue is located on an 18 acre Business, Education and Research Campus and supports the charitable objectives of the Centre in the regeneration of the Thames Gateway.

Eamonn Cole, Conference Centre Director, commented:  “We have a wonderfully modern building with amazing space, first class facilities and we know the importance of quality and value to event buyers in choosing venues in the current climate.  It is fantastic to be awarded this prestigious accreditation, especially as we have only been with the MIA for one year.  Being the first AIM Gold venue in Essex and East London is also a great privilege that adds substantial value to our clients and, together with us also being a World Host venue, ensures delivery of the highest levels of customer service.”

Accredited in Meetings (AIM) is the Meetings Industry Association’s national quality standard for venues and suppliers in the meetings, conference and events industry.  At Gold level, users can expect first class facilities with the very highest levels of service, exceptional catering using the highest quality ingredients, highly proficient staff and a price reflective of the quality of the venue and service delivered.

Jane Longhurst, Chief Executive of the MIA, said:  “A venue applying for Gold Accreditation is assessed across a very wide range of facilities and services.  To pass at this high level requires the very highest standards and staff of the highest quality.  I am delighted that this superb conference facility has made the grade.”

CEME Conference Centre is ideal for all types of meetings, conferences and events, film shoots, product launches, business presentations, receptions and corporate hospitality for up to 600 people.  A unique blend of contemporary design, innovative technology and the highest standards of quality and customer service, makes CEME one of the best value for money events and meeting venues anywhere in the South East.

CEME is also signed up to the Fair Pricing Charter with VisitLondon and has been accepted into membership of Conference Centres of Excellence proving its commitment to the consistent delivery of quality, value for money events and meeting solutions.