News & Blog

London voted number one European city for events

Friday 21 November 2014

London has been named the number one European city based on meetings and events activity by the American Express Meetings & Events 2015 Global Meetings Forecast.

Christmas in January?!

Monday 10 November 2014

With many of the best party venues fully booked in December, many companies are now looking to the New Year for their annual celebration.

New ballroom at the Carlton Tower

Monday 10 November 2014

Located on Sloane Street, the hub of Knightsbridge, Jumeirah Carlton Tower has just unveiled an Art Deco inspired transformation of its main Ballroom.

New look for Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

Monday 10 November 2014

One of central London’s best large meeting venues has just completed an ambitious programme of capital works to deliver aesthetic and visual improvements whilst enhancing the facilities and overall environment.

Quaglinos Remastered

Wednesday 29 October 2014

One of London’s most iconic restaurants with an 85 year heritage, has just re-opened after a major refurbishment over the summer months.

Book an event at aqua and receive a complimentary dinner for 4 at The Shard

Friday 24 October 2014

If you book an exclusive event at aqua London, to take place before the end of 2014, you can enjoy a complimentary dining experience in either aqua shard or Hutong in 2015 for four people!

Story wins prestigious MIMA Award for its launch Christmas Show

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Just a week before celebrating their first birthday, Story Events was presented with the Gold award for Best Live Marketing Event for The London Christmas Party Show at the MIMA Awards in front of over 400 industry professionals at the Lancaster Hotel.

How to Survive your Christmas Party!

Friday 17 October 2014

It's always worth remembering that reputations can be both made and lost at a Company Christmas Party!

Here are some top tips for how you can avoid those embarrassing "morning after moments".

Survey reveals 8% event budget increase

Friday 17 October 2014

Events budgets have increased by almost 8 per cent, according to the latest data from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising Bellwether Survey, which polls 300 UK companies on marketing activity and trends for Q3 2014. It reports a 7.8 per cent rise in event spend as part of marketing budgets.

River Rooms – First Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Join us for an exclusive 1st Anniversary Party of our River Rooms, one of London’s best choices for Events.

Venue Contracts Masterclass

Monday 6 October 2014

Venue Search London recommends this one day course for corporate event buyers who have responsibility for booking venues, designed to save you both time and money when booking conference and event venues.

New Event Space at the Science Museum

Friday 3 October 2014

The Science Museum is enhancing its corporate events offering with a new permanent exhibition, Information Age, launching on 25th October 2014.

New Old Billingsgate Shared Party Date

Thursday 2 October 2014

Friday 12th December

The Spectacular themed Old Billingsgate is Venue Search London’s favourite Shared Party Night venue. And, with a new prime date just announced, we highly recommend it to anyone looking to book tables at a premium City venue.

Top Tips for Perfect AV on London Events

Friday 19 September 2014

AV is a crucial element to any successful London event whether it be a conference, Christmas party or unique event! Here are Venue Search London’s top tips for delivering stress-free and impactful AV at any London conference venue.

Christmas Parties – Wonderful Wednesdays!

Monday 15 September 2014

Thursdays and Fridays in December are already booked at the best London venues, so why not consider Wednesday dates where you will get better choice and value (and two days to recover before the weekend!).