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The formation of Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) is a strategic move leveraging the brands’ combined strengths, expertise, and market reach to better serve clients and partners in more places and exciting new ways. It unites an existing portfolio of brands while providing a vision and structure to scale the platform through the addition of new brands in the future. Ryan Simonetti will serve as President & CEO of CHG.

Crowne Plaza Newcastle is celebrating 10 years as one of the city’s leading meetings and events hotels. Since opening in 2015, it has welcomed over a million guests, hosted global brands and local charities alike, and played a key role in Newcastle’s growth as a business events destination.

The BetMGM Premier League Darts returns to Glasgow on February 19, 2026, as the OVO Hydro hosts Night Three of the competition with world-class players and a record £1.25m prize fund.

Convene, an award-winning hospitality brand that designs and operates premium meeting and event venues as well as flexible office space, celebrates the grand opening of its newest New York City.

Creative communications group unveils record-breaking success, new offices, advanced tech investments, and thriving B2C delivery.

A sharp rise in the use of AI-powered tools at business events is prompting organisers to reassess what they need from a venue.

Excel London is set for a record 2026, hosting 10 major international congresses that will bring 80,000 delegates and generate £250m for the city.