Come and Meet Wales!
The areas of South West Wales, Cardiff, Newport & South East Wales, Mid Wales, North Wales have come together as Meet Wales. After the decision by Visit Wales not to attend any exhibitions for the foreseeable future, the individual destination areas, together with Venue Cymru have made the commitment to exhibit as a group. Jo Evans, Business Tourism Officer for Newport & South East commented, ‘As members of Eventia Wales, we are all used to working together and we all felt Wales needed a presence at Event UK in these turbulent economic times, therefore Meet Wales is a brand we have created in order to represent us all’.
Meet Wales – Stand D200
Event UK Show 22 – 23 September 2009
CARDIFF, Capital of Wales
Cardiff passed its Ashes with flying colours, proving that it is a perfect location for major events - from cricket to concerts - and the business opportunities that go with them. The impressive new £9.5 million SWALEC stadium worked for Cardiff’s debut as a Test venue, and the Millennium Stadium hosts many super groups, such as U2 with their 360 tour in August. On top of this, a new £30 million, 27,000 seat Cardiff City Stadium opened its doors for the first time in July 09. These world-class facilities, combined with more than 5,500 bedrooms on offer in the city centre, make Cardiff one of the UK's leading conference and event destinations.
Enquiries: convention@cardiffandco.com
Web: www.metincardiff.com
Tel: 029 2087 1846
SOUTH WEST WALES
South West Wales has more than 100 venues to choose from in city, coastal and rural locations, catering for any event from two to 2,000 delegates. Management and team building opportunities, award-winning national attractions, superb business accommodation and first-class leisure facilities makes the region an inspiring location for organisers and delegates.
Venues range from the newly opened 18th century historic Slebech Park in Pembrokeshire through boutique luxury spa destination St Brides, also in Pembrokeshire, to the NationalWaterfrontMuseum in Swansea.
For more information please visit www.destinationsouthwestwales.co.uk
Or Email us on info@destinationsouthwestwales.co.uk
NEWPORT & SOUTH EAST WALES
Newport and South East Wales is host region to The Ryder Cup in 2010. However, golf is not the only asset the region can draw on.
By incorporating the WyeValley region and part of the Brecon Beacons, South East Wales can offer more than 140 different locations to provide a sought-after backdrop to any business event. This ranges from the ability to accommodate more than 2,000 delegates at The Newport Centre and up to 500 delegates at five other venues. More unusual venues include the Velodrome in Newport and The Celtic Manor Resort, undoubtedly one of Europe’s leading golf and business resorts.
For more information please visit www.southeastwales.org.uk or email on tourism.conf@newport.gov.uk.
MID WALES CONFERENCES
Mid Wales has a collection of hotels, conference centres and small venues for meetings and conferences that can cater for anything from five to 1,200 delegates.
Covering the Welsh counties of Powys and Ceredigion, Mid Wales Conferences offers up-to-date information on more than 60 conference venues throughout this picturesque region offering in excess of 150 meeting rooms.
All the information you need to find your ideal venue is at your fingertips for free! Please do not hesitate in contacting us if you need any help or advice.
www.midwalesconferences.co.uk
Email us on midwalesconf@powys.gov.uk call us on 01597 823421
VENUE CYMRU
Set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and with panoramic sea views, Venue Cymru in Llandudno can host conferences or meetings for five to 5,000 delegates.
Following the £11 million enhancement project in 2006, Venue Cymru’s bookings have increased by 50% and business is growing rapidly. With more than 20 specifically designed conference spaces from small meeting rooms to our new 1,500m2 arena, the versatility of Venue Cymru can fulfil any requirements.
Only one hour’s drive from both Liverpool and Manchester (and their respective airports), and three hours by train from London Euston, this top class venue is easily accessible.
Please visit www.venuecymru.co.uk
CONFERENCES NORTH WALES
North Wales has venues from small country house hotels and heritage sites to modern multi-purpose built conference facilities, which are all set breathtaking scenery.
North Wales not only provides you with a place to do business but also gives you an exceptional destination in which to reward your delegates, with anything from high adrenalin activities, a relaxing game of golf or even pampering in one of the high quality spas.
At just an hour’s drive from Manchester and Liverpool, and less than three hours by train from London Euston, whatever your business needs, visit North Wales at www.conferences-northwales.com
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The group will be undertaking a number of pre marketing activities and there will also be a fantastic free draw:-
Win a team building break in Mid Wales (for up to 15 people) with 1 nights free accommodation and including one activity.
For further information contact:
Pat Crimp
Chair – Eventia Wales
Cardiff and Co
The Old Library, The Hayes,
Cardiff CF10 1AH
Tel: 029 2087 2815
E: pat.crimp@cardiffandco.com
