View this email in browser? < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/webmail/1032271/1065534190/94f6789ba72465346ed79f4d985e3a4b18af4bbaec1d4b4809bb60c5268b7578 > [Image alt text: business events belfast and northern ireland brand header] **Business Events Update - Belfast & Northern Ireland ---------------------------------------------------- [Image alt text: Green Tourism Gold] < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/ieve-green-tourism-gold-award-/2nz2c/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > Double boost for Belfast as city secures Best UK Event Destination, and 9th in the world in Global sustainability index Belfast has once again asserted its position as a premier destination for business tourism and events, securing the city’s status as an unbeatable host destination at this year’s Conference & Incentive Travel (C&IT) awards in London. Visit Belfast, the city region’s destination marketing organisation (DMO) secured ‘Best Event Destination UK’ at the annual awards – the most influential in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) tourism sector, recognising quality across the industry and celebrating excellence in hospitality, event planning, venues and in destination appeal Meanwhile, ICC Belfast, the city’s stunning international convention centre, was this year shortlisted for the C&IT 2024 ‘Best UK Venue’ award, marking a significant achievement that recognises the strengthened strategic partnership between the two organisations to promote Belfast as a compelling and unique hub for global conferences and events. Separately, Belfast’s drive to put sustainability at the forefront of tourism growth and development has secured the city 9thplace amongst 100 international destinations in this year’s Global Destination Sustainability Index Through the collaborative efforts of Visit Belfast, Belfast City Council and a wide range of tourism industry partners, Belfast now ranks as the most sustainable visitor destination in the UK and on the island of Ireland, according to the GDS-Index, the leading destination-level performance measurement and benchmarking tool. Read more here < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/news-/2nz2g/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > [Image alt text: Europa hotel] < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/ed-a-15-million-refurbishment-/2nz2k/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > ICC Belfast achieves ISO 20121 ICC Belfast, and its hospitality partners, have earned international recognition of their commitment to sustainable event management, with a strong focus on local sourcing. Achieving the ISO 20121 certification requires a rigorous demonstration of standards and processes which deliver a positive impact on the environment, society, and the local economy. ISO20121 is an internationally recognised standard for the events industry which aims to improve the sustainability of event-related activities, products and services. ICC Belfast is the only venue in Northern Ireland to have achieved the accreditation, and is one of only a small number of accredited venues across Ireland. Speaking on the achievement, Acting Chief Executive of ICC Belfast, Iain Bell, said; "We know that sustainability is a key decision-making factor when choosing a convention destination and, together with our recent Green Meetings Gold Award, this certification is a further stamp of approval for ICC Belfast." Read more here < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/BBelfast2Bachieves2BISO2B20121/2nz2n/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > [Image alt text: Crowne Plaza Belfast] < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/kqJ0l5Grn7s/2nz2r/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > Venue Spotlight: Linenmill Studios Whether you’re planning a unique Christmas party for your team or you have meetings and conferences that could use a sense of excitement, the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge has a range of spaces and menus to suit your event. You can impress your guests at their fully licensed venue with more than 15 exclusive spaces suitable for gala dinners and receptions, medieval banqueting, meetings and workshops, conferences and exhibitions. Their newly refurbished private function space can accommodate meetings and conferences for up to 100 guests or boardroom space for up to 24 with full catering provided. Located just 30minutes from Belfast they are conveniently located and have on-site parking for guests, or coach transfer capabilities for large groups who want to travel together. Several dining options are available, from tasting menus and afternoon teas to bowl food or a sumptuous House Stark Feasting Menu. Book a meeting space for the day and round off your event with a tour of the studio, which showcases the making of one of the world’s most successful TV series. Get in touch with the team: events at gotstudiotour.com or check out the website below. Learn more < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/venue-hire/2nz2v/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > [Image alt text: Galgorm collection] < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/xury-accommodation-collection-/2nz2y/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > Belfast makes Conde Nast Readers choice list as 4th Best City in the UK to visit 2024 Belfast secured another top accolade this month as CN Traveller ranked the city the fourth best in the UK with a satisfaction score of 89.35 - moving up the ranks 4 places from eighth in 2023. They said: "This underrated city is famous for being the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, but it is also known for its vibrant culture and art scene and welcoming locals. If you are considering bringing an event to Belfast, we would love to hear from you. Visit Belfast offer free and impartial advice on all aspects of organising an event in Belfast including financial support for not -for -profit conferences. Please email businessevents at visitbelfast.com and a member of the team will give you a call to discuss your requirements Read the article < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/gallery-best-cities-in-the-uk/2nz32/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > [Image alt text: Belfast Titanic quarter] < https://go.businesseventsbelfastandni.com/e/1032271/light-belfast--google-vignette/2nz35/1065534190/h/sFK3s9n8d2MqRLd0-tIoTmRIqQjcz22s-OR5sPaoIAo > Community impact strenghened by Titanic Belfast donation to local organisations The ‘Changing the Menu. For Good’ initiative launched by Visit Belfast, collaborates with the tourism and hospitality industry to raise funds and gather supplies to support individuals and families experiencing food poverty. 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