What’s on the menu?

Jennifer Young, Head of ConferenceLeeds

2 Feb 2018

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Award-winning academic conference venues in Leeds

ConferenceLeeds is celebrating the success of academic venues in the city, following the recent wins at the Academic Venue Awards 2017. The ceremony, which took place in The Great Hall at Queen Mary University of London on the 22nd November

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11 Dec 2017

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Conferences in a digital age: Using technology to engage delegates

By Jennifer Young, Head of ConferenceLeeds, with insight from the Conference and Hospitality Show

27 Jul 2017

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The importance of citywide teamwork in securing business and raising a destination’s profile

By Jim Vincent, Managing Director at The Royal Armouries International PLC and Jennifer Young, Head of ConferenceLeeds

21 Apr 2017

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National Apprenticeship Week: what can apprentices learn from the conferencing industry?

By Phil Veal, Executive Chef at the Marriott, Leeds, and Jennifer Young, Head of ConferenceLeeds

7 Mar 2017

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Delegate engagement with Studio Leeds

For conference organisers, keeping delegates engaged throughout the day should be of the utmost priority. From the layout of the venue and the décor, to the lunch menu and mid-afternoon snacks, there is a lot that needs to be considered to keep e

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6 Jan 2017

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The importance of conferences and events to regional economies

The most recent UKCAMS report shows that West Yorkshire held an estimated 80,000 business events during 2015, accounting for a direct spend of approximately £595m in venues and the local destination. Venues in Leeds alone generated the majority o

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13 Oct 2016

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Harnessing the power of social media for conference destinations

By Jennifer Young, Head of ConferenceLeeds

27 Jun 2016

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ConferenceLeeds reveals technology advancements in the city after research emphasises importance of new meeting techniques

With Leeds Digital Festival starting this week, Jennifer Young, Associate Director of Visitor Economy for ConferenceLeeds, highlights the technology investments that venues in Leeds are making, cementing the city’s place as the tech hub of the Nort

25 Apr 2016

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