Companies are moving further away from the standard 9-5 setting and shaking up their events"


Head of Sales Caroline Harries


says: “We are definitely attracting more international conferences, with delegates appreciating our partnership with local transport firms and plenty of facilities for them to experience outside of their sessions. We are in a unique position in that we are equidistant from Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh.” Caroline says Crieff Hydro is regularly


pitched as a conference venue against those in Barcelona, Malta, Dublin and Reykjavik and is winning many bookings due to its facilities. She adds: “What is interesting in this area is that we are finding the lead time is getting a lot shorter, for example we have had a few enquiries for conferences with 300 delegates within the next six months. It used to be that you would receive these enquiries 18 months in advance. "There’s also been a huge swing in trends of breaking up the day. Companies are moving further away from the standard 9-5 setting and shaking up their events, focusing more on the experience of their event.” Glasgow’s 200 SVS agrees, adding that business conference organisers are becoming more creative, “recognising the advantages of added extras”, while they also require the facilities for multi-person video conferencing and data sharing. After undergoing a multi-million pound transformation, 200 SVS has luxury conference and business facilities over four event floors, for up to 230 people per floor, with companies having the opportunity to exclusively use the venue or individual event floors. 200 SVS says the smaller


venues are reaping the benefits of conferences coming to Glasgow. “What we have seen at 200 SVS from international clients is that quality is essential but good value is also appreciated. Being able to provide additional extras such as video conferencing or the opportunity to experience other parts of Scotland through incorporating our sister venue, The Shore, Loch Lomond is a huge draw for these clients.” Laura Malley, Business Development Manager at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, says: "Located just outside of Glasgow City Centre and


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only a twenty-minute drive from Loch Lomond, the Golden Jubilee has lots to offer international groups looking to add a touch of Scotland to their conference programme. “Following recent refurbishments to


our Centre for Health and Wellbeing and bar and lounge, we hope to continue our bedroom refurbishment project over the next year. As part of the wider NHS, we are continually targeting the healthcare sector and are looking forward to welcoming various healthcare events.” The hotel can accommodate groups of


up to 250 people, providing space for large plenary sessions and also smaller breakout areas, as well as facilities for a private conference dinner for up to 170 people. Over at Hampden Park, the on-site


Scottish Football Museum and Scottish Hall of Fame provide conference delegates with the chance to take a look behind the scenes and follow in the footsteps of their heroes by taking part in a private stadium tour during their time at the venue. With over 46 separate conference


and event spaces, Hampden Park in Glasgow is not only Scotland’s National Stadium with award-winning match day hospitality packages but is also a venue for large conferences. Facilities include multiple


conference spaces for up to 500 delegates, state-of-the-art built-in AV,


a large portfolio of flexible breakout areas, a 250-seater tiered auditorium, and 26 pitch facing Executive Skyboxes. Peter Dallas, Managing Director, Hampden Park Ltd, says: “Over 1,000 complimentary car parking spaces as well as free, high speed Wi-Fi throughout also contribute to the venue’s appeal in hosting some of Glasgow’s larger events. Glasgow’s Whisky Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary and takes place at the stadium in November 2019, welcoming over 2,000 guests to the venue in a single day, with other notable events taking place at the venue including medical conferences, product launches and educational seminars. “Keen to remain a market leader within the ever growing Glasgow sector, the venue has seen major investment in terms of both its AV capabilities and event space. "As part of the stadium’s participation in the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, there has been extensive refurbishment work on all 26 Executive Skyboxes. Working in tandem with our contracted catering partner, Sodexo, we are continuously seeking to improve our facilities at Hampden, and the value of our offer to increase the number of conferences at the Stadium.”


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