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Campus) has been at the heart of Glasgow’s story, hosting major events, exhibitions and conventions. The SEC has continually developed as a venue, with the opening of the SEC Armadillo in 1997 and the SSE Hydro in 2013. “Big enough to accommodate, small enough to care,” is the mantra of the conference sales team, which deals with clients from a range of sectors including automotive, healthcare, finance and professional services, energy and FMCG. Hamilton Park Racecourse has a
range of newly refurbished suites providing complete flexibility for any type of event, from a board meeting to a high profile presentation. The Racecourse also boasts 20 acres of outdoor space and is a popular choice for corporate away days and team building events. The meeting rooms have views over the extensive grounds thanks to floor to ceiling windows and the venue’s catering and events partner, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, offers a personalised service to ensure organisers’ needs are met. The venue’s award-winning chefs also carefully source ingredients and work with event bookers to create bespoke menus. Georgia McKay, Sales Manager for
Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, said: “We have 18 meetings and events suites which can be configured as
Technology is a driver in corporate events and people are understanding
how this can be more focused on both outdoor and indoor events”
theatre style, classroom or boardroom layout offering complete flexibility for any type of event. We have an experienced and dedicated events team who are on hand to assist with every element of the planning and our friendly, flexible approach allows organisers to create the perfect event to suit their specific requirements.” Ladies’ Day, held at Musselburgh
Race Course each June is a highly successful event (it was a sell-out this year) sponsored by Stobo Castle hotel and spa in Peeblesshire. Stobo Castle says that many of the 10,000 racegoers who attend Ladies’ Day are existing or potential clients and it has committed to a further sponsorship relationship until 2023 with the East Lothian racecourse. David Farmer, owner of events
company Corporate Scotland, says that in this country golf is an obvious add-on attraction after a conference. This, he
points out, does not necessarily involve taking clients to St Andrews – for good reasons. “It doesn’t matter when you go to the Old Course,” he says. “There’s always an interested crowd around the clubhouse and the client might think they’re happy until they reach the first tee … where it all becomes a bit daunting.” It’s important, says Farmer, to
identify exactly what the client’s requirements are. “Often it’s good to take away a bit of the intimidation factor. There are some great venues we can introduce them to on the Ayrshire coast which may not previously have been on their radar. One of my favourites is Prestwick where the very first Open was held – the bunker at hole three is vast, a real experience.” He adds that team-building events
at Corporate Scotland are increasingly creative. “Companies, for instance in the financial services and technology
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