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Here’s where you can find out about our exceptional venues, innovations and initiatives in the world of conferencing in Leeds. There’s always something happening and there’s always something on the horizon for our city too. Keep up to date with all the updates and developments here. The exceptional venues, unique events, innovations and initiatives that keep Leeds amongst the top UK conference destinations.

Crowne Plaza Leeds hotel wins top industry accolade for its recovery from Boxing Day floods

A Leeds city centre hotel that was devastated by unprecedented flooding almost a year ago has been presented with a prestigious industry award, in recognition of how its team dealt with and recovered from the crisis. The Crowne Plaza Leeds,

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12 Dec 2016

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Leeds climbs the rankings to be named fifth most popular conferencing destination in the UK

ConferenceLeeds is celebrating the city’s continued success, as Leeds climbs to become the fifth most popular conferencing city in the UK, according to this year’s British Meetings and Events Industry survey (BMEIS). The annual national survey pr

29 Nov 2016

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Well Met’s newest venue receives £500k enquiries in advance of opening

With the doors set to open in summer 2017, Cloth Hall Court is preparing to welcome a number of conferences and meetings having already received around £500k worth of venue enquiries from eager event planners. The historic venue is prepari

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16 Nov 2016

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Flood-hit Leeds hotel is shortlisted for prestigious Hotel Catey Award

Following the flooding of Boxing Day 2015 one of the worst affected businesses in Leeds, Crowne Plaza Hotel has received the honour of being shortlisted for the Hotel Cateys Extra Mile Award. One of only four shortlisted, and the only hotel outsid

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16 Nov 2016

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ConferenceLeeds offers industry leaders support with conference ambassador programme

Building on the city’s recent success, with business tourism contributing £501m to the Leeds economy and an estimated 4 million delegates visiting the city in 2015, ConferenceLeeds is now widening its search to build its city conference ambassa

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31 Oct 2016

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Refurb takes the Sky Lounge at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds to new heights

Following an extensive refurbishment, works at the Sky Lounge in the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, Leeds is now complete. Managed by Valor Hospitality Europe, the rooftop venue which is on the 13th floor has been expanded and now boasts a slick new

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21 Oct 2016

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ConferenceLeeds’ hotel and conferencing portfolio strengthens with new General Manager appointment

ConferenceLeeds welcomes the appointment of Wayne Topley as new General Manager at iconic Leeds hotel, The Queens. In his new role, Wayne will oversee the running of all aspects of the hotel, including its conferencing facilities. Having pr

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20 Oct 2016

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Dine delivers dazzling hospitality at Victoria Gate launch

Hospitality and event management specialist Dine provided its award-winning food and drink service at the launch of John Lewis in Leeds last week. The eagerly-awaited department store – the retailer’s largest outside London – sits

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19 Oct 2016

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World-renowned consortium including King’s Cross architect announced to lead on next stage of Leeds Station redevelopment planning

he remodelling of Leeds Station has taken a significant step forward today with the appointment of world-renowned development experts to lead the next phase of the project, including the lead architect behind the redevelopment of King’s Cross in

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18 Oct 2016

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3.5m passenger milestone reached at Leeds Bradford Airport ahead of busiest winter programme.

Leeds Bradford Airport has recorded its busiest ever 12 months, with more than 3.5m passengers travelling through the terminal since September 2015. The latest figures show that the summer 2016 season has also seen an increase in passenger

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29 Sep 2016

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