This week’s top venue stories highlight a sector that’s evolving with purpose, creativity, and resilience.
From the launch of the Venue Trend Report 2025, which captures how venues are adapting to shifting organiser demands and rapid technological change, to exciting new partnerships, leadership appointments, and charitable milestones, the industry continues to show momentum and innovation.
Whether it’s Worldspan’s new role with Warwick Conferences, De Vere’s £100k fundraising success, or hotel republic’s latest portfolio addition, the stories shaping the venue landscape reflect ambition and adaptability. Add to that a culinary refresh at Foxhills Club & Resort, and it’s clear the venues world is moving into the final stretch of 2025 with energy and focus.
Here are the stories you might have missed last week.
The Venue Trend Report 2025 is now LIVE
The anticipated Venue Trends Report 2025 is now live.
The 2025 Venue Trend Report shows venues are adapting to shifting organiser demands, economic pressures, and rapid tech change. In-person events remain the top format, while hybrid now plays a supporting role.
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Worldspan appointed as strategic event management partner for University of Warwick
Worldspan has been appointed as the full event management partner for Warwick Conferences which is part of the University of Warwick, marking the beginning of an exciting new collaboration to deliver large-scale academic, association and corporate events from August 2025.
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De Vere raises £100k for charity partners
De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has raised over £100,000 for its charity partners at its first Charity Gala Dinner, held in July at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden.
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hotel republic adds another venue to its portfolio
hotel republic, a leading MICE representation company in the UK, has added The Lansdowne Club in Mayfair to its portfolio.
Based in London, hotel republic acts as the UK sales office for several medium sized hotel chains and major independent stand-alone conference hotels and meeting venues.
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Foxhills Club & Resort welcomes new head chef
Foxhills Club & Resort, a hotel and country club in Surrey, has appointed Achal Aggarwal as head chef of its two AA Rosette restaurant, The Fox dining rooms.
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