UK
Spotlight on the UK

The United Kingdom provides an unrivalled choice of destinations for the event planner. Whether you are looking for the vitality of a city centre location or the quite tranquillity afforded by a castle or country house - the choice is just incredible. Even the most unlikely location can provide an unexpected bonus.

The beauty of the UK as a destination for the British based company is that the stress of international travel is reduced and the amount of time available at the chosen destination increases proportionately.
 
It also eliminates the long wait at airports for international flights that have increased as a result of more stringent security requirements and reduces the carbon footprint of all the attendees.

 

St Pancras - photo: © www.freefoto.com
St Pancras

 

The long awaited fast link from St Pancras in London to the Channel Tunnel not only reduces the travel times by train to key international destinations such as Paris and Brussels, it also offers a greener alternative to air travel and makes the UK an even more attractive destination for companies operating throughout Europe.

The UK still remains a favourite destination for international companies, particularly those based in the USA and Canada, for whom the cultural and heritage draw still remains a strong incentive.

International corporations are finding that there is more to the UK event scene that just London.

Vibrant cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast can now offer world class hotels and conferences facilities, excellent transport infrastructure and superb value for money.

 

Photos: Melissa Murphy, Rhys Gregory, Jon Butterworth
Edinburgh, Cardiff Bay, Manchester

 

What is more, whichever destination you choose, you are never far away from the green open spaces, wonderful scenery, superb sporting facilities, a rich cultural heritage and, despite what is said in some quarters, excellent regional, national and international cuisine.