ROI: How do your meetings measure up?

Conference News magazine has recently reported that less than 10 per cent of meetings are currently measured for business value, according to a new Meeting Professionals International (MPI) study.

The Business Value of Meetings report identifies key meetings industry benchmarks and identified many businesses rely on the current marketplace definition that there is implied business value if participants are satisfied with the meeting or event objectives.

Rachael Buttery

Rachael Buttery, Corporate Sales Manager at Cotswold Conference Centre explains “Finding the right venue for corporate training or business events can make a huge difference to the success of the activity. Here at CCC we recognise the importance of measuring quality as well as value – we have many returning clients that tell us time and time again that our dedicated training facilities and business focus return them a better ROI for their businesses.”

Cotswold Conference Centre is a member of Conference Centres of Excellence, the UK’s leading consortium of venues that offer more productive environments for profitable business. Members such as Cotswold Conference Centre are required to maintain the highest professional standards in the meetings industry and a dedicated business focus.

World of Learning supplement - guardian.co.uk

The Guardian newspaper has published a dedicated L&D supplement including information about this year's World of Learning Conference & Exhibition.

Cotswold Conference Centre will be attending in conjunction with Conference Centres of Excellence - come and see us on Stand B80 !

The 12-page supplement will consist of independent high quality editorial exploring current issues around L&D, including:

* In-depth features focusing on the up-to-the-minute issues in leadership and e-learning
* Discussion pieces examining the role of social media in L&D and assessing the future shape of learning
* Comment pieces, including an interview with Ruth Spellman, CEO of the Chartered Management Institute and keynote speaker at the World of Learning Conference 2010

The supplement will also be distributed at the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition on 28 & 29 September 2010, so if you miss it in the Guardian, you'll be able to pick up a copy at the show.

World of learning guardian.co.uk

More extensive free seminar programme and many more innovative initiatives feature at World of Learning 2010

With a free seminar programme that is more extensive than ever and a host of helpful features, in addition to the many conference speakers and exhibitors, the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 2010 will be the most impressive and information-packed learning and development (L&D) event yet when it takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 September.

The free seminar programme, sponsored by TrainingZone.co.uk, will feature more sessions across two theatres, all offering practical advice on the key issues affecting L&D professionals today, with learning practitioners and experts sharing their experience through case studies.

To register for the World of Learning Exhibition, or book tickets for the World of Learning Conference, visit http://www.learnevents.com/ . A full exhibitor list, conference programme and seminar timetable are also available via the event website.

Last chance to visit us at the FREE HRD Exhibition - ends today !!

The exhibition features all the leading suppliers of the latest products and services in Learning and Development, leadership, training, coaching, e-learning, serious games and more. Test the products side-by-side and discover new ways to improve business performance. 

Cotswold Conference Centre are attending on Stand 330 alongside Conference Centres of Excellence.

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A record 3 months for Cotswold Conference Centre, Broadway

Cotswold Conference Centre (CCC), Broadway are celebrating a record start to 2010.

Head of Sales, Nick Akerman explained: “Throughout last year we stuck to what we know we are good at, kept faith with the full-time staff, and have retained all our regular clients. In the current climate it is such good news that the corporate training world seems to be active again. New bookings have almost quadrupled compared to the same period last year and we’ve just had our busiest three months for enquiries on record. New clients have been won based on our service promise and the facilities rather than just price and, at last, quality seems to be back on the agenda.”

New clients for 2010 include a division of Balfour Beatty based in Derby who have made CCC their venue of choice for two forthcoming residential training programmes. Nick continues: “They had been looking for a new venue partner who shares their service principles and CCC was initially recommended by one of their training partners. We are looking forward to working with them later in the year.”

CCC is the only Conference Centre of Excellence in the Cotswolds and an Investor in People. For further details about Cotswold Conference Centre visit www.CotswoldConferenceCentre.com or call 0845 230 8580.

Cotswold Conference Centre, Meeting and Training Venue, Midlands

1st in Benchmarking League

In our benchmarking league tables produced quarterly, compared to 5 other CCE venues who choose to use the same benchmarking system, we are currently number 1 in the league YTD.

CCE/IACC study tour visit CCC

The Cotswolds area was the first overnight stop for this weeks CCE/IACC study tour. A large group of 35, all from leading UK conference centres, descended on us to benchmark and share best practice. It had been a busy day visiting three other centres, so after an informal Indian Buffet, the group were able to unwind still further in small groups with a most enjoyable CCC Quiz in the bar reviewing the events of 2008. Laughter and confusion followed! After a good sleep, a hearty cooked breakfast and some topical discussions, the coach sped away up the hill for the next stage of the 3 day tour.

CCE Spring Newsletter out now !

The latest version of the CCE Newsletter is out now. If you would like a copy please visit www.cceonline.co.uk

M&IT awards, Novotel London West Hotel & Conference Centre

Conference Centres of Excellence (CCE) recently sponsored the Best Disabled Facilities 2007 Award at the M&IT awards. Here is our very own Nick Akerman at the Novotel London West Hotel & Conference Centre. presenting the Award on behalf of CCE to the winner: Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury.
Also in the picture are finalists Radisson SAS London Stansted Airport, Highpoint Conference Centre and Gill Smillie, CCE.
A great time was had by all.


CCE Secretary, Gill Smillie won the special M&IT Personality of the Year 2007 Award. Well done Gill!

41 Conference Centres - One telephone number

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Conference Centres of Excellence is a consortium of 41 dedicated conference and training venues around the UK. Each centre is fully equipped with the latest technology and has experienced staff on hand to cater for all your delegates' needs. All you have to do is tell us what you need, and we'll arrange the whole event for you.
So, instead of doing the hard work yourself - finding a venue, checking availability and capacity, organising accommodation, arranging tea, coffee and catering, not to mention finding the equipment you need - why not let us take over all the arrangements?
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