Glasgow Convention Bureau has been named the UK’s Best Convention Bureau for the 18th consecutive year at the prestigious M&IT Awards in London on Friday, 13 September.
Dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the events industry, the M&IT Awards were launched in 1987 and honour the remarkable accomplishments of industry leaders and innovators.
Aileen Crawford, Head of Glasgow Convention Bureau, said, “For the whole team in Glasgow, for the convention bureau and the whole team across the city, winning the M&IT Awards for the Best UK Convention Bureau for the 18th year is really something special.”
“The M&IT Awards hold a special place in the meetings and events calendar because its winners represent the best of our industry and – equally importantly – are chosen by the industry,” said Paul Harvey, editor, M&IT.
“Glasgow Convention Bureau’s 18th win in a row is testament to the team’s hard work, experience and passion for meetings and events. It’s a truly amazing achievement – don’t underestimate how tough this category is – and to keep coming out on top year after year in such a competitive field is something that the team at Glasgow Convention Bureau can be extremely proud of. Congratulations to everyone on the team!”
Organised by M&IT part of Northstar Travel Group, the glittering and glamorous M&IT Awards are in their 37th year. Taking place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London for the first time, this year’s event was a who’s who of the UK events industry bringing together 900 industry professionals to recognise the phenomenal people, businesses, creativity and resilience that drives the industry forward year after year. 20 awards were presented on the night.
The winners list in full:
The Chris Peacock Rising Star of the Year presented by Conference Care
Eleni Kyprianou, Principal. Global Events
Best UK Representation Company sponsored by Sonder Hotels
hotel republic ltd
Best Destination Management Company sponsored by Virgin Voyages
Raising Stones Events
Vista Events DMC Greece
Best Overseas Convention Bureau sponsored by The Meetings Show
Visit Monaco Convention Bureau
Best UK Convention Bureau
Glasgow Convention Bureau
Best Event Provider sponsored by Jockey Club Venues
KDM Events
Best Intermediary Agency Small (up to 20 employees) sponsored by Atlantis Dubai
ZiaBia Events Consultancy
Best Intermediary Agency Mid-size (21-40 employees) sponsored by Barbican
Principal. Global Events
Best Intermediary Agency Large (40+ employees) sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts
Conference Care
Best Positive Impact/Event Legacy Award sponsored by MMGY Hills Balfour
Lightbulb Teams – Immersive CSR Team Building Experiences
VisitBritain
Best Sustainable Initiative sponsored by The Sustainable Events Course
Inntel
Best Diversity and Inclusion Award sponsored by Destination Vancouver
KERB
Best Technology Provider sponsored by Wonderful Copenhagen
Quadrant Events
Best Overseas Conference Centre sponsored by Association Meetings International
PortAventura Convention Centre
Best Overseas Hotel sponsored by Pearl Representation
Sandals Royal Bahamian
Best Hotel Brand sponsored by The Meetings Show Asia Pacific
Hilton
Best UK Unusual Venue sponsored by Soaring Worldwide
Alton Towers Resort
Best UK Conference Centre sponsored by The Delegate Wranglers
Leonardo Hotel & Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Best UK Hotel sponsored by M&IT Magazine
Leonardo Hotel & Conference Venue Hinckley Island
Personality of the Year sponsored by ExCeL London
Danielle Bounds, Sales Director, ICC Wales