Search & Source (2024)

06/12/2021

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On our recent trip to the beautiful Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪🍀we caught up with the team at in Killarney to see what the hotel had to offer clients for 2022/2023 and beyond

Here are some of the key aspects we loved most about this property 👇🏼

🎉187 bedrooms with a mix of suites overlooking the Lake
🎉9 meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 10-540 pax
🎉Daylight and lake views almost everywhere 😍
🎉Conference space within hotel grounds but feels separate from the leisure guests with access to F&B rooms without having to go back through hotel
🎉A conference organisers suite (any event Prof would appreciate this 🙏🏻)
🎉3 restaurants so don't have to leave resort for multi day conferences
🎉Huge spa across 2 floors with female & male separate areas
🎉A boat House for bbqs or private dinners
🎉Own boat port
🎉Located in Killarney on Lough Leane, close to a national park and next door to a top golf course 🎉 Close to waterfalls and beautiful scenic routes (The Gap of Dunloe is a must see 🤯) for team building/incentive activities
🎉Horse riding on site 🐴

For clients, initially It seems far from the popular Dublin, BUT its well worth the extra trip and is suitably connected via Kerry, Shannon or Cork Airport, all within 20-120 mins drive away 🚕

Would you be open to something a little different in Ireland? Get in touch
📩[email protected]

02/12/2021

INNER TEMPLE

A fully refurbished event space located in London, due to reopen early May 2022✨

This venue has multiple rooms suitable for all types of events, from small boardroom meetings to large receptions.
With state of the art AV, hybrid solutions are available on all floors.
With 8 further meeting rooms, the Inner Temple Gardens, and exclusive hire of Pegasus Bar, there really is a space for any event enquiry…

Need help finding the right space? Get in touch with us today [email protected]

23/11/2021

N E W A R R I V A L
*October2021*

Parkgate Cardiff ✨

The cities newest luxury hotel with 169 bedrooms, flexible event space and intimate dining room.

Other amenities:
• The Lounge & Courtyard
• Fitness room
• Spa with hydrotherapy infinity pool

This hotel is a collaboration between The Celtic Collection and The WRU.

📍In the heart of Cardiff town centre and just a 6 minute walk from Cardiff Central

Get in touch with us today to find out more or to enquire about your next event
[email protected]

08/11/2021

NEW SPACES📍LONDON📍

With two new hotels opening in London this month, make sure to stay tuned on our socials for exclusive photos during our site visits 📷

•C A N O P Y•

A boutique hotel in East London with sustainability at their core- complimentary bicycles, daily tastings in partnership with local providers and refillable glass bottles in all bedrooms.

Of course you wouldn’t be in London without a rooftop bar, due to open early next year 🌆

And most importantly, with an event space for 40 delegates, this hotel is perfect for your next intimate private dining event or staff conference.

•T H E G A N T R Y•

This urban resort features 291 upscale modern suites, a sky bar with panoramic views across the city, and ample event space with four dedicated F&B outlets✨

Accommodating up to 100 pax seated / 130 pax standing, The Gantry is ideal for small conferences, meetings or intimate dinners.

Get in touch today [email protected] 📧

03/11/2021

Next up on our destination profile is PARIS 🇫🇷

What’s a destination profile?
These are VfB’s trusty list of venues & hotels across the keys hubs in Europe. They highlight key information in terms of location and capacity to assist clients when sourcing a location for their events.

If you missed the previous post on Berlin be sure to check it out⬅️

Make sure to save these posts to reference some of these wonderful venues in future 📌

Keep your eyes peeled for the next destination profile… what will it be?
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02/11/2021

L’OSCAR 📍

Next up on our visits was L’oscar, a 5* hotel designed by a French man. The attention to detail is impeccable, their glasses embossed, subtle detail with 495 crystal birds around the hotel😍

The hotel can offer a boardroom with built in AV suitable for up to 26 delegates.

Alternatively, the Library is a flexible room that can offer:
* 70 x standing for canapé and cocktail receptions
* 80 x theatre
* 40 x dinner with reception
* 70 x dinner only

Thank you to Sarah from and from for showing us around ❤️

Want to use this stunning venue for your next event? Drop us a DM today or email us at [email protected] 📩

29/10/2021

➡️Swipe to see the venues we've contracted or hosted events with, since September 2021. We've been busy🐝

We're so happy that enquiries are back in full force and that clients are feeling comfortable to book and run larger events now, internationally too!

Thank you to all the venues mentioned, you've all been a delight to work with and super flexible on the terms and contracting process, as well as the lead up to each event.

We've left capacity and bedroom info on each slide to promote the venues we've worked with, on our recent and upcoming events! 👍🏼

** a separate post for the hybrid event at will go live in due course, look out for this one! It was a biggun ' ✨

If you need help with any upcoming event briefs 50-5000+ pax
📩[email protected]

Very proud of our small, yet mighty team of 3! Here's to many more events! 🎉

27/10/2021

We are not ashamed to say that we are proper Venue Geeks, Internationally too! We really do know our stuff - it is our job to know 💡

We have a destination profile for all key hubs within Europe, we use this as our bible when assisting clients in sourcing the best location for their event, no matter the event type.

We consistently update our destination profiles with new hotels & venues that we connect with along the way.

For now, if you need any assistance with events in Berlin, from 30-5000+ pax, you know who to call! We book dinners, conferences, content driven summits, hybrid events, meetings, product launches and exhibitions… you get the picture!

Save this post for future reference📌

** Other cities coming soon!🌎

01/10/2021

E V I A N R E S O R T 🇫🇷

This resort in France offers both a 4* and 5* hotel, as well as a leading golf resort and wellness facilities; making it a perfect destination for an incentive trip.

With an auditorium for over 1000 delegates, as well as meeting rooms with views of Lake Geneva, there is an option for every meeting, conference or exhibition.

And why not take over the entire resort and brand it accordingly? From the golf course to both hotels, all facilities can be yours to utilise.

Contact us today for more information [email protected]

15/09/2021

💭What do you do to contribute to sustainable event planning?

We can help source a venue that implements sustainable practices into their spaces.

But have you considered the name badges and lanyards which are frequently used? Or the vegetarian & vegan options that are available? Make these practises the new standard, so customers have to opt-out of the responsible choice. made a huge statement at their event last Monday, having an all veggie menu!🌿

08/09/2021

T H E S T A N D A R D

This London hotel is far from standard with a variety of meeting spaces and bedrooms to suit any need. With many to choose from, here are just a few...

The Suite Terrace has both indoor and outdoor seating. With a standing capacity of 45, this is perfect for a cocktail reception or presentation.

The Standard Townhouse 9 is a versatile space for meetings, conferences & networking events. Turn 3 separate rooms into one larger space for 100 guests and make use of the AV on site.

The Library Lounge is filled with sofas for an intimate feel, but can be transformed into a formal stage-like setting for discussions or performances. Max capacity of 120 standing or 46 seated.

Looking to book a late summer gathering or thinking in advance for Christmas? Get in touch with us today at [email protected] to start planning!

08/09/2021

T H E S T A N D A R D

This London hotel is far from standard with a variety of meeting spaces and bedrooms to suit any need. With many to choose from, here are just a few...

The Suite Terrace has both indoor and outdoor seating. With a standing capacity of 45, this is perfect for a cocktail reception or presentation.

The Standard Townhouse 9 is a versatile space for meetings, conferences & networking events. Turn 3 separate rooms into one larger space for 100 guests and make use of the AV on site.

The Library Lounge is filled with sofas for an intimate feel, but can be transformed into a formal stage-like setting for discussions or performances. Max capacity of 120 standing or 46 seated.

Looking to book a late summer gathering or thinking in advance for Christmas? Get in touch with us today at [email protected] to start planning✨

01/09/2021

Switzerland have 3 new convention centres open in 2021!

With capacities ranging from 500 - 4500, the Swiss are ready for your next event.

Get in touch for more info on this MICE destination 🇨🇭

31/08/2021

new(ish) to the industry is now one of our favourite 5* hotels in Europe – we are finally going to see the space next month , it is also going to be first site visit as part of our venue finding team!

Being central location, Villa Copenhagen is an international hub for meetings and events, setting high standards in the industry with their sustainable values and conscious hospitality♻️

We can’t wait to be back to international site visits and to begin taking our groups & events outside of the UK again!

Make sure to be active on insta 23rd – 25th September to follow all things Copenhagen😊

13/07/2021

C O R O N A U P D A T E

Large corporate events can take place without restrictions from next Monday 19th July.

All lockdown restrictions will be lifted meaning both indoor and outdoor events can go ahead, without capacity limits or social distancing.

However, we will always advise that multiple measures are put in place to ensure the safety of delegates. COVID-19 specific risk assessments are part of our complimentary service and always will be.

We are ready more than ever to help clients find the most suitable venue and destination for their live events.

With Covid-19 status certification being encouraged, more vaccines rolling out and rapid testing readily available, the event industry will safely make a comeback🙏

Contact us today with your next event enquiry
[email protected]

05/07/2021

WELCOME BACK EVENTS✨

This countdown has been a long time coming for the event industry. With lockdowns, furlough schemes, and virtual events, what have you missed the most about live events?

Here at VfB, we can not wait to network with familiar faces as well as new ones, and congratulate them all the same for making it through this tough year. We can not wait to discover new venues to offer to our clients and put all our experience back into practice again to make corporate events better than ever before.

Whatever your first event may be, we hope you enjoy it!

28/06/2021

A N N O U N C E M E N T

Starting the week off with some great news! As of today has officially joined the team as our venue & event coordinator✨

Having completed her university placement with us, we can not wait to welcome Nicole back to Venues For Business and as new talent into the industry.

Please join us in welcoming her to the world of live events!❤️

14/04/2021

Safety first! ✅

Always thinking ahead at VfB! We've got ya covered! 😉

Above are some of the less obvious considerations that we think are important when choosing your venue and booking your live events, from the venue selection, to the delegate invitations and registrations.

We must plan for every option in this fast changing period and ensure that you choose a venue that can be suitable for all options🤯

For the more obvious considerations, we question whether the venue is ...

-large enough with plenty of available sqm to allow for covid testing and last minute social distancing
- easily accessible without public transport
- equipped with high tech AV and capable of switch to hybrid or to virtual last minute
-flexible with it's t's & c's to allow for change without losing deposits

Any questions on this, you know where we are 😊

[email protected]
+441962 865962

02/02/2021

E V E N T T R E N D S 2 0 2 1

With our event industry having changed significantly in the past year,
these are our predictions here at VfB of the future trends that will be key to help events
bounce back:

✨SUSTAINABILITY: A focus on plastic free events and reducing our carbon footprint by using local suppliers, as well as building the local economy back up. It will also be important to
incorporate CSR initiatives into your event objectives. More to come on this hot topic...

✨SOCIAL DISTANCING: whether it be 1m or 1.5m, this regulation MAY be essential to enable events to kickstart.

✨TECHNOLOGY: venues & hotels globally will be upgrading their AV & Tech equipment to allow for successful & seamless
hybrid events. Hybrid events will be here to stay for a while! In line with sustainability, paper handouts/agenda will be replaced by digital collateral & apps.

✨FLEXIBLE CANCELLATION: Venues & hotels will amend their policies with flexible cancellation terms and allow you to reschedule your event if needed, at no extra cost.

✨LOW RISK DESTINATIONS: Business events to be held in destinations that have been successful at controlling The Corona Virus, these destinations will likely be without quarantine for business purposes and will be more popular for the MICE industry & Corporate events.

✨CVB support: Support from local Convention Bureaus, working in collaboration to revamp local economies and keep delegates safe.

Any questions or if you can think of another potential trend, let us know below or email- [email protected]

27/01/2021

Moving forward we can help you with:

• How to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19 at events, including risk assessments and health & safety of your delegates

• Choosing the most appropriate destinations and venues for your event, including their current Covid-19 restrictions

• Rescheduling events and negotiating cancellation terms at no extra cost so you can book venues with peace of mind

We are here to continually advise you as time goes on. Events may be changing but so are we!

26/01/2021

FUTURE OF CORPORATE EVENTS

These predictions are based on current rules & regulations and may change accordingly.

If you want to find out more about how we can help to keep your event safe for delegates when we are allowed to have events again, drop us an email at
📧 [email protected]

20/01/2021

2 0 2 1 T R A V E L

With the covid vaccine rolling out, we can’t wait to get back to some of our favourite destinations.

Where will your first event be?

We look forward to helping you make it one of the greatest yet✨

19/01/2021

N E W I N 2 0 2 1

We love the look of these new hotels launching in Europe this year, which one is your favourite?

Thanks to for the insights, we wouldn’t want to miss these!

13/01/2021

Spreading a little positivity in 2021, happy new year from the team at VfB✨

25/11/2020

R I G A

Our latest top pick comes from Latvia in Eastern Europe, offering a range of large conference venues to suit the needs of your next event.

There has been a shift from typical conventional city hubs to these untouched locations like Riga. This is due to value for money, quality of service and delegate safety, all new top priorities for clients when choosing a destination.

Get in touch with us today to find out more
[email protected]

24/11/2020

G O O D N E W S ✨
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The news everyone in the event industry has been waiting for! ⁠

As of the 2nd December, events are allowed to be held again and here at VfB we are ready to get stuck in and help make your next event the best one yet. ⁠
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After all this year has thrown at us, we should go out with a bang right...⁠
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So who wants a conference with 1000 people?!⁠
(With safety measures of course!)⁠
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If, however, you do not feel comfortable with launching straight back into live events, we are still here to assist you with alternative options. Hybrid events allow a safe number of delegates to attend whilst the remainder interact online. ⁠
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There are options for everyone so get in touch with us today to see how we can help⁠
[email protected]

20/11/2020

C O M I N G S O O N⁠
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Second up from the VfB new hotel picks is The Londoner, a super boutique hotel with unique views over the city. ⁠
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Due to open early 2021⁠
Something to look forward to in the new year!⁠

11/11/2020

V I R T U A L E X P E R I E N C E S
Are you wanting to connect with your team and experience a moment of togetherness during these uncertain times? Here at VfB, we have partnered with two amazing brands to offer a way for you all to remain engaged...

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE:
Join in on a virtual cocktail master class, live from the Bombay Sapphire Distillery. With all the ingredients being sent straight to your doorstep, just tune in to the 90-minute session to make your own concoction.

BELMOND:
First on offer from Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons is the virtual cooking classes, live from expert chefs at the cookery school. Choose your favourite recipe and let the kitchen get messy!
Alternatively, join in on the virtual floral masterclass to create a gorgeous wreath to add a warm welcome to your home. Perfect for whatever time of year, Christmas, Easter or Halloween.

Get in touch with us today to find out more about these virtual experience offerings and their bespoke prices.

10/11/2020

T H I N K I NG A H E A D!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Nicole @ VfB has already began to think of how we can help clients to beat the January blues. Let's face it, we have all had a rubbish 2020 and things may not spring back to normal come 1st Jan 2021 as we all want it to....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We have put some products together for our latest 'Mindfulness Box' to inspire clients on gifting their employees in January, we know that they will need this type of support in January too, not just at Christmas! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If we can help you to boost morale in your team or amongst your clients, get in touch! We'd be delighted to help

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