Insight: Issue 176 | Wed 15 May

Douze points pour l’actualité des événements!

Bonjour, Ola and Halla to all of our Eurovision loving Event Profs – big congrats to Switzerland and inevitable commiserations to Olly Alexander and the UK entry – nul points all round from the euro public was a bit harsh, eh? Still, at least Olly looked like he was enjoying himself….

This week, we have: The Summer Event Guide 2024, brought to you by Events Industry News; Ascot Racecourse becomes ECOsmart accredited; Furniture Inspo, brought to you by our in-house event furniture team; and VisitScotland promotes Vicki Miller to CEO.

The Summer Event Guide 2024

Get ready to elevate your Summer events to new heights – Events Industry News have compiled the ultimate Summer Event Guide, outlining the hottest venues and top-notch suppliers guaranteed to make your events sizzle.

From stunning outdoor spaces to innovative event services, this guide is packed with everything you need to plan a memorable Summer gathering. Whether you’re organising a corporate retreat, a wedding celebration, or a community festival, Events Industry News have got you covered. Tip of the hat to all involved!

Download your free copy here.

Ascot Racecourse becomes ECOsmart accredited

Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability work.

ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability and operates within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Ascot Racecourse’s ‘Racing to Zero’ strategy aims to reduce and compensate for the climate impact of activities with the ambition of reaching net zero by 2040.

Jonathan Parker, managing director of 1711 by Ascot said: “Receiving further credible recognition of our commitment to sustainable events is a great endorsement of the hard work of our teams to make such strides in the past few years. We are very proud to be the first racecourse to be recognised in this way, given the scale of work and dedication it takes for a venue of this size and stature to reduce its environmental impact so significantly.”

Furniture Inspo

As event furniture specialists, Cameron Events are always on the hunt for beautiful and innovative pieces. Cue this exceptional Slide Table by Deniz Aktay…

Made from one sheet of wood, this table is a stunning example of minimalist design and sustainable craftsmanship. With fold-flat design cut out of a single sheet of wood, it can be stored and moved easily when relocating

Its unique shape also maximises material usage while creating a visually captivating silhouette.

Beautiful and efficient wooden table design, where every detail serves a purpose and every inch of space is maximised.

Find out more here. 

VisitScotland promotes Vicki Miller to CEO

VisitScotland has appointed a new CEO. Vicki Miller, currently the director of marketing and digital at the organisation will take over from Malcolm Roughead OBE on 1 October.

Roughead is retiring from VisitScotland at the end of September after 23 years, 14 of which he served as CEO.

Miller joined VisitScotland in 2005. She has held several key positions including head of local marketing, head of content marketing, and head of customer experience. She was promoted to the position of director in 2019.

Vicki Miller said, “It’s an honour to be appointed CEO of VisitScotland after 20 years working in the tourism industry. I am passionate about tourism and events and believe firmly in VisitScotland’s positive impact in delivering for our country. As we look to the future, I am committed to building on those foundations, based on continued collaboration with industry, partners and wider stakeholders.”

An it’s au revoir from us…

We’re off for some early Eurovision 2025 party planning – If only the UK had an artist that maybe had a chance of winning…..

Yeah, he’s American, but at this stage we’re willing to try anything.