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The company is now officially a member of the ABPCO, a UK-based
organisation for conference and event organisers
Alexony is delighted to announce that the company is now a member of the
Association of British Professional Conference Organisers.
The ABPCO is a UK organisation for conference and event organisers working to
deliver not-for-profit and association conferences, their industry associates and those
studying for, or seeking, a career in the association conference and meetings
industry.
“We are looking forward to our first year as an ABPCO member and are excited to
now be a part of the PCO community,” said Nicole Roberts, Operations Director at
Alexony. “It will be helpful to have the support of such a brilliant organisation and be
surrounded by members who are committed to providing clients with fantastic services
at good quality costs."
Alexony is now entitled to use the title 'Corporate Member of ABPCO' in conjunction
with the business name on all corporate and digital communications.
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Pictured: Nicole Roberts, operations director
at Alexony
Event management company Alexony is the newest member of the
Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
Founded in 1995, Alexony has marked its 20th anniversary by joining
the industry association for conference and event organisers.
Nicole Roberts, operations director at Alexony, said: “We are looking
forward to our first year as an ABPCO member and are excited to now
be a part of the PCO community.
“It will be helpful to have the support of such a brilliant organisation and
be surrounded by members who are committed to providing clients
with fantastic services at good quality costs.”
Alexony, which has a production centre in Colchester as well as a
London sales office, is now entitled to use the title Corporate Member
of ABPCO in conjunction with the business name on all corporate and
digital communications.
ABPCO works to support not-for-profit and association conferences,
their industry associates and those studying for, or seeking, a career in
the association conference and meetings industry.
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The Conference Cambridge team, left to right:
Anita Macdonald, Jo Olivey, Laura Worsley,
Judith Sloane and Kelly Vickers.
The organisation responsible for promoting Cambridge University
venues and hotels and venues across Cambridge has joined the
Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
Conference Cambridge is aiming to reach out to UK-based conference
organisers through the association which counts PCOs (professional
conference organisers) and in-house event planners among its
membership. ABPCO will only accept destination members if they can
‘demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience required to plan and
organise major UK and international conferences.’
Kelly Vickers, director of Conference Cambridge, said: “We have a
great deal to offer – including the unique ‘Cambridge Experience’ and
an incredible bank of knowledge on our doorstep which gives access
to world-leading speakers on a wide range of topics.”
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The first Living Wage for Live Events campaign debate is set to take
place featuring some of the UK meetings industry’s key figures.
The debate at Church House Conference Centre on Friday 16 October
will feature meeting and events professionals from firms including TFI
Group, Grass Roots, drp, KPMG, Innovision, MIA and BHA.
M&IT and the Association of British Professional Conference
Organisers (ABPCO) teamed up to launch the campaign this year, and
are encouraging event buyers to put the Living Wage at the top of their
agenda.
The debate, moderated by M&IT managing editor Martin Lewis, will
consider the campaign’s aim to ensure frontline staff in hospitality,
meeting and event venues are paid the Living Wage.
The discussions will be from 12 noon- 2pm, with registration from
11.45am, and Church House will be providing a working lunch at the
event.
Anyone with strong views on the subject or who would like to take part
or attend the debate should email Heather Lishman for more
information.
To follow the debate online, follow the @ABPCO and @meetpie
Twitter feeds and the event hashtag #LivingWage4Events. You can
pledge your support by signing the petition at
www.livingwageforevents.com.
ABPCO association director Heather Lishman said: “It is something we
are passionate about and we want the campaign to address questions
on behalf of event professionals everywhere.
"At present, the hotel and hospitality sectors are rated as some of the
worst offenders when it comes to not paying their frontline employees
the living wage. The Centre for Research in Social Policy found that 90
per cent of workers in the hospitality sector are paid under the living
wage and, whilst it is not enforceable, people are now starting to
question whether this is morally right.
“The positive news is that some companies are beginning to react and
make a change. One of the first conference venues to be accredited
was Sundial Group’s Barnett Hill and the campaign is now urging event
buyers to put the Living Wage at the top of their agenda when it comes
to selecting a venue.
“Support is growing and this is superb news but we are not so blind
that we accept there will not be challenges to face when adopting the
Living Wage and this is why a debate has been organised. It is
important that the campaign is debated from all angles so it ultimately
ensures that what is best for the industry is recognised and
implemented.”
The inaugural debate is also being held as part of the National Events
Month campaign, of which ABPCO is an active supporter.
Those attending the debate include:
- Robin Parker – Church House Conference Centre
- Des Mclaughlin, Grass Roots Meetings & Events
- Hannah Richardson – KPMG London
- Laura Brookes – KPMG London
- Tim Chudley – Sundial Group
- Claudia Douglass – Innovision
- Rachael Betts – on behalf of the MIA
- Dale Parmenter - DRP Group
- Sarah Vero - Living Wage Foundation
- Martin Couchman - BHA
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UK: 'Our time' Makes Case For Living
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Leading event professionals have begun paving the
way towards introducing the living wage across the
industry, saying it’s “our time” to make it work.
Representatives from agencies, corporates, venues,
associations, along with Living Wage Foundation
acting director Sarah Vero, met on Friday to
discuss the benefits of the living wage and how to
urge event buyers to put it on their agenda.
As much as 70 percent of London-based employees in the hospitality industry are paid
below the living wage, while the UK-wide figure is 65 per cent. M&IT has teamed up
with Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) to launch
the Living Wage for Live Events campaign and started a petition.
“This is really about us trying to seize the moment and also agree on a pathway on
what it is we should be aiming to achieve,” M&IT managing editor Martin Lewis said
during the debate.
“It’s obvious it’s our time. The political arena is recognising there’s a link between living
wage and business. We’re not necessarily saying it’s absolutely feasible in every area
of the hospitality industry, but it’s obvious a lot more can be done.”
Robin Parker, general manager at Church House Conference Centre, where the
debate took place, said there had been clear benefits from paying the living wage.
“Our team like working at Church House. How can you expect anyone to work on the
living wage on £6.75?” he said.
Hannah Richardson, from KPMG, said the company was passionate about
implementing the living wage: “The ethical motivation for it is so important and I can’t
move away from that. There might be corporates who say they do things but it really
breeds in our organisation.”
Sundial Group CEO Tim Chudley, whose venue Barnett Hill became one of the first
accredited Living Wage employers, said there was work to be done to urge more
corporates to adopt a similar view.
“It’s been quite disappointing by corporate procurement when it comes to choosing
venues. Many of the people I’ve spoken to say they’re not interested,” he said.
“They might not be making it a pre-requisite because there are not enough suppliers.”
British Hospitality Association’s Martin Couchman said feedback from the majority
of members was that they couldn’t afford the living wage.
“They know you’re less likely to have staff turnover if you pay the living wage, but it’s the
question of what’s affordable. We’re not saying there will be job losses, it will be more
cutting hours; it will be the ability to create jobs,” he said.
The group is working to hold a launch event in the coming months. Register your
support at www.livingwageforevents.com
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Leading event professionals have begun paving the way towards
introducing the living wage across the industry, saying it’s “our time” to
make it work.
Representatives from agencies, corporates, venues, associations,
along with Living Wage Foundation acting director Sarah Vero, met on
Friday to discuss the benefits of the living wage and how to urge event
buyers to put it on their agenda.
As much as 70 per cent of London-based employees in the hospitality
industry are paid below the living wage, while the UK-wide figure is 65
per cent. M&IT has teamed up with Association of British Professional
Conference Organisers (ABPCO) to launch the Living Wage for Live
Events campaign and started a petition.
“This is really about us trying to seize the moment and also agree on a
pathway on what it is we should be aiming to achieve,” M&IT managing
editor Martin Lewis said during the debate.
“It’s obvious it’s our time. The political arena is recognising there’s a
link between Living Wage and business. We’re not necessarily saying
it’s absolutely feasible in every area of the hospitality industry, but it’s
obvious a lot more can be done.”
Robin Parker, general manager at Church House Conference Centre,
where the debate took place, said there had been clear benefits from
paying the Living Wage.
“Our team like working at Church House. How can you expect anyone
to work on the Living Wage on £6.75?” he said.
Hannah Richardson, from KPMG, said the company was passionate
about implementing the rate of pay: “The ethical motivation for it is so
important and I can’t move away from that. There might be corporates
who say they do things but it really breeds in our organisation.”
Sundial Group CEO Tim Chudley, whose venue Barnett Hill became
one of the first accredited Living Wage conference hotels said there
was work to be done to urge more corporates to adopt a similar view.
“It’s been quite disappointing by corporate procurement when it comes
to choosing venues. Many of the people I’ve spoken to say they’re not
interested,” he said.
“They might not be making it a pre-requisite because there are not
enough suppliers.”
British Hospitality Association’s Martin Couchman said feedback from
the majority of members was that they couldn’t afford the living wage.
“They know you’re less likely to have staff turnover if you pay the living
wage, but it’s the question of what’s affordable. We’re not saying there
will be job losses, it will be more cutting hours; it will be the ability to
create jobs,” he said.
The group is working to hold a launch event in the coming months.
Register your support at www.livingwageforevents.com.
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The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has
become the latest supporter to join the Britain for Events campaign.
PCMA has joined 21 other partners for the campaign, running from
October 2015 – March 2016, who will work to promote the UK as a
destination for meetings and live events.
Michael Hirst OBE, chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership
(BVEP), said: “We are delighted to welcome PCMA as a first time
supporter of Britain for Events. As a member of the BVEP they are
already demonstrating their commitment to the UK events industry and
we are extremely grateful for the further support they have announced
today.”
A number of high profile events will take place throughout October to
coincide with the Britain for Events campaign. Some of these include
an industry reception at The Mermaid, London; the annual
Parliamentary Dinner at The Conrad, St James; and several industry
debates.
These events take place ahead of the launch of the new All Party
Parliamentary Group for Events on 26 October.
“With distinct events, from the upcoming Parliamentary Dinner to the
Event Industry Reception, PCMA values the opportunity to support this
exciting time for Britain for Events,” said Deborah Sexton, PCMA
President and CEO.
“The UK offers unique destinations and venues for event planners
seeking to grow their audiences and PCMA’s support will ensure their
message is delivered to our membership.”
Other campaign partners include Eventbrite, IMEX, Visit Scotland, Visit
England, SECC, Cvent, Venuefinder and ABPCO.
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The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), have been announced as the latest supporter to join the fast growing Britain for Events
campaign.
The campaign, which runs from October 2015 – March 2016, will see PCMA join a further 21 partners to promote the UK as a destination for meetings and live
events.
Michael Hirst OBE, Chair of the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), says; “We are delighted to welcome PCMA as a first time supporter of Britain for Events. As a
member of the BVEP they are already demonstrating their commitment to the UK events industry and we are extremely grateful for the further support they have announced
today.”
This year’s campaign will see a number of high profile events happening throughout October, including an industry reception which takes place at The Mermaid, London, the
annual Parliamentary Dinner at The Conrad, St James and several industry debates. These events take place ahead of the launch of the new All Party Parliamentary Group
for Events, on October 26th.
“With distinct events, from the upcoming Parliamentary Dinner to the Event Industry Reception, PCMA values the opportunity to support this exciting time for Britain for
Events,” said Deborah Sexton, PCMA President and CEO. “The UK offers unique destinations and venues for event planners seeking to grow their audiences and PCMA’s
support will ensure their message is delivered to our membership.”
Other campaign partners include Eventbrite, IMEX, Visit Scotland, Visit England, SECC, Cvent, Venuefinder and ABPCO.
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