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The overall value of the conference and corporate events industry is estimated to be worth £18.8 billion, according to a recent report by Eventia and TEAM Tourism Consulting. The 2010 UK Events Market Trends Survey provides an estimate of the overall value of the industry, and includes spend at venues by delegates and organisers.
The Southport Conferences portfolio of venues has become fully accredited by the Meeting Industry Association’s conference and meetings industry standard, AIM. Southport Conferences and the resort’s associated venues, including the Vincent Hotel, Southport Theatre and Convention Centre and Scarisbrick Hotel, have each been awarded an AIM accreditation.
Manchester Central Convention Complex was named UK Venue of the Year at the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Awards. Chief Executive Lesley Tomlinson commented: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. The results mean we can attract a wider range of conferences, seminars, exhibitions and symposia to Manchester.” The win comes after a £30 million investment to redevelop facilities. 
The new hall of residence at Leeds University – which will host delegates during the summer months for conferences and meetings at the location – has been completed. Leeds University has a range of conference facilities. The new building has 460 en-suite bedrooms and a 24 hour reception service, and is situated on campus close to the conferencing venues. The facility is taking bookings for July 2011. 
The Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACC Liverpool) has appointed Michelle Kemp to the position of Head of Marketing. She has joined the venue from Marks & Spencer, where she was the London-based regional marketing and brands events manager.