First London Cake International brings bakers to ExCeL
The first London edition of ICHF Events' Cake International show has claimed 14,000 visitors at ExCeL London
The cake decorating and baking show which ran from 27 to 29 April fielded 80 exhibitors and was opened by the winner of The Great British Bake Off TV programme, Jo Wheatley. Features included Q&A sessions with Wheatley and guest chefs, a cake decorating competition for amateurs and professionals, workshops, demonstration theatres, an authors' area, bakery theatre and chocolate making zone.
ExCeL London Boosts Its Exhibitions Sales Team
ExCeL London has strengthened its sales team by adding a further account manager to meet the growing demands of the business. Nick Coffey has joined ExCeL London from Clarion Events where he was Show Manager on their retail portfolio. Prior to joining Clarion Nick worked at UBM for 9 years where he was responsible for the Interiors portfolio.
Londoners Jump for World's Longest Photo Record
Clare Newton, a Hackney artist, hopes to break a new record for the world’s longest photograph as part of the London & Partners’ World Record London. The record be will be adjudicated by Guinness World Records when it is exhibited at ExCeL London, 1 - 9 June.
The photograph measures one kilometre by two metres and consists of over 109,000 images of people across London jumping against London backdrops that have been seamlessly stitched together.
ICC London ExCeL welcomes largest medical congress to London for 2012
On Saturday 31st March, ExCeL London opens its doors to the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This is the first time that ESCMID (European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases) has chosen London for its annual congress and delegate registrations indicate it will be the largest attendance in the event's history.
Organised by Congrex Switzerland, approximately 10,000 attendees are expected, making it the biggest medical congress to be hosted in London in 2012, with an estimated economic benefit to the city of £20million.
Oceanology International 2012 - a record breaker
Oceanology International 2012, held earlier this month at London's ExCeL, proved the most successful ever in over 40 years, in terms of attendance and the number of exhibiting companies. With 7,728 attendees from more than 70 countries (a 10.8% increase on 2010) and over 525 exhibitors from 33 countries, the biennial show broke all previous records. This year Interspill London 2012, with 110 exhibitors, was held alongside Oceanology International, attracting a total attendance figure of 1,346, meaning that the two conjoined shows attracted a grand total of 9,074.
Numbers up at Hotelympia as innovation theme brings visitors out in force
Hotelympia 2012 welcomed over 33,000 attendees to London's ExCeL last week. The visitor attendance is independently verified by the ABC and pending audit is up by 4% on the previous event.
True to Hotelympia's main theme, the show was buzzing with innovation. It featured a blistering array of big names, groundbreaking products, and valuable insight, which delighted visitors and exhibitors alike over Hotelympia's five days. It demonstrates once again why it's the market leading event for the UK foodservice & hospitality industry.
Informa claims more than half of IPEX 2014 floor space booked
Informa has confirmed more than 100 exhibitors have booked space for its next IPEX show, two years before its opening in east London.
IPEX 2014 will take place from 26 March to 2 April 2014. The quadrennial exhibition is relocating from The NEC to Excel London after more than 30 years in Birmingham.
First electric charge points installed at Olympic Venue to support 2012 Games fleet and leave green legacy
Work began today on a network of electric vehicle charge points to support the Olympic and Paralympics' electric vehicle fleet, leaving a legacy for London drivers after the Games.
The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) are working in association with LOCOG and fellow London 2012 sustainability partners, EDF, GE and BMW, to install 120 charge points which will support a fleet of zero-emission electric vehicles set to be used during the London 2012 Games. After the sporting spectacular, the charge points will join the Source London network, already the capital's largest charging network which will number 1300 by 2013.
Strong Commercial success for exhibitions relocating to ExCeL London
Emap the organisers of BETT and Broadcast Video Expo and Clarion the organisers of ICE Totally Gaming received record rebooking figures for their 2013 events relocating to ExCeL London.
Jeremy Rees, Exhibition Sales Director, ExCeL London said "ICE Totally Gaming, BETT and BVE are market leading exhibitions. The marketing, sales and research teams at ExCeL have contributed to support the rebook process at every stage underpinning a strong platform for growth and innovation".
Encouraging start as London caravan show pulls in the crowds
With the dust still settling after this year's Motorhome, Caravan & Camping Show came to an end on Sunday, the event's organisers have revealed that it proved even more popular than they had hoped.
Bringing to an end the drought of shows in the south, it became the first event of its kind in the capital for six years and the anticipation showed.
EAG International Expo Comes Of Age
Detailed analysis of visitor statistics has confirmed a third successful year for EAG International Expo in spite of the difficult economic circumstances faced by the amusements and coin-op sectors.
Attendee numbers for the first day were the highest on record and total footfall for the three days totalled 7006, an increase on 2011's total of 6691. The number of individual visitors was 5,333, indicating that an increasing number of visitors chose to make return visits on different days.
ExceL London & PCMA Sign Premier Partnership Agreement
ExCeL London and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) agreed a two-year strategic partnership last week at the annual Convening Leaders conference in San Diego.
The agreement was finalised at the conference, attended for the first time by James Rees, Director Conferences & Events, and David Pegler, Managing Director, ExCeL London. The partnership will see the development of a series of joint initiatives targeted towards the North American corporate and association meeting planning community.
ADNEC reports record results in 2011
In 2011, ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) hosted a record number of events at its three event facilities, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ExCeL London, and the Al Ain Convention Centre. Together the three venues welcomed 733 events - an increase of 18 per cent over 2010.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre saw a 56 per cent year-on-year increase as its total number of events shot up to 231 from 148 in 2010. Events hosted at ExCeL increased from 242 in 2010 to 284 in 2011, an increase of 17 per cent.
ExCeL London becomes first private venue to achieve BS8901 & ISO14001
Last Friday, ExCeL London was accredited for ISO14001, including BS8901 - the first private venue in the UK to have both certifications
James Mark, Services & 2012 Director, ExCeL London: "We are absolutely delighted to have received the news that our management systems and environmental procedures have passed the auditing process. This has been an incredible effort by ExCeL's sustainability team and validates all the investment and effort we have made over the last few years as a business."
ADNEC-owned Aloft London Excel launches in the UK capital
ADNEC and Starwood celebrated the official opening of the first-ever Aloft hotel in the UK with a launch party held last Tuesday at the brand new Aloft London Excel.
The launch, featuring young, up and coming talent from the fields of music, mixology, urban art and urban sport, was attended by more than 300 guests including city leaders, senior management from ADNEC, ExCeL London, Starwood and LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games), as well as key players from the UK capital's event and travel industries.
ExCeL London wins Park Mark Award
This month, each of ExCeL's three car parks - the undercroft, multi-storey and East car park were all awarded a 'Park Mark Award'.
Park Mark is an award given to car parking facilities that have demonstrated they are concerned with safety and have taken steps to ensure that they're clean, secure and safe from crime.
Broadcast Video Expo and The Production Show to move to ExCeL in 2013
Broadcast Video Expo (BVE), and sister event The Production Show (TPS) will have a new home in February 2013. Prompted by the uncertainty over the future of Earls Court, ExCeL has been selected as the best venue to support the planned investment in content and growth.
ExCeL London chosen to host first Global Broadcast Summit
London, 2 September 2011: London has been chosen as the host city for the first Global Broadcast Summit to take place on 15-16 May 2012. The Summit will bring together, by invitation only, Chief Executives of the world's leading broadcasters, as well as regulators and government officials to debate and discuss the global broadcast industry from a strategic economic, technological and regulatory perspective.
ExCeL London wins the hat trick!
ExCeL London won 'Exhibition Venue of the Year' at the Event Awards (20th September 2011), making it a clean sweep for the venue in 2011, having already picked up 'UK Venue of the Year' at the aeo Awards and 'Best UK Venue' at the Exhibition News Awards.
Mayor of London to Support Launch of 'Digital London'at ICC London ExCeL
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson is delighted to support the launch of Digital London which will take place on 13th-14th March 2012 at the International Conference Centre, London ExCeL.
Naidex South draws inspiration from the London 2012 Paralympics
Building on last year's successful launch, Naidex South will be returning to ExCeL London on 19th - 20th October. This year the organisers are taking inspiration from the 2012 Paralympics, which will have a strong influence on the development of the show.
ExCeL London Wins Coveted UK Venue of the Year Award
ExCeL London has been crowned UK Venue of the Year at this year's coveted AEO Excellence Awards. Held at the venue on 1st July, ExCeL London's owner ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) also enjoyed success being named International Venue of the Year.
IPEX set to ExCeL as London secures landmark bid for 2014
The Informa Print Group, is delighted to confirm that Ipex 2014 will return to London with the relocation of the exhibition to London's ExCeL international exhibition and conference centre. The exhibition will take place in the heartland of London's redeveloped Royal Docklands from 26th March to 2nd April 2014.
VOS Media Launches Active Travel Show
VOS Media is launching a new event to coincide with its own leisure orientated events, The Outdoors Show and The London Bike Show and with British Marine Federation's Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show.
London rises in the ICCA rankings
London has risen five places from 19th place to 14th place in The ICCA Statistics report (ICCA Rankings) over the last two years. The 2010 figures, which were published in an initial summary report, were issued by the International Congress & Convention Association late last week. The full report will be released next month.
Discover Where good ideas come from at the Product Design + Innovation Conference
ExCeL London will host the first ever running of the Product Design + Innovation Conference which will be co-located with the Plastics Design and Moulding Exhibition (PDM) on the 18th and 19th May. The Product Design and Innovation Conference will bring together leading innovators and designers responsible for some of the UK's most successful products and technologies.
The Big Bang ExCeLs in 2011
29,000 people flocked to the UK's largest single celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics for young people at ExCeL London's ICC between 10-12 March.
The Big Bang 2011 brought together 150 different organisations with the shared aim of inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, and represented an unparalleled partnership between Government, education, industry and the wider science and engineering communities. ..
Gastech chooses ExCeL London for 2012
The 26th Gastech conference and exhibition, the global meeting place for energy industry professionals, will take place at the award-winning ExCeL London from 8th - 11th October 2012.
Hosted by the BG Group, Gastech 2012 London will bring together thousands of exhibitors, conference delegates, visitors and the world's media from all corners of the globe...
ExCeL London welcomes creation of Enterprise Zone in London's Royal Docks
ExCeL London welcomes the Government and Mayor of London's decision to award the historic Royal Docks in east London enterprise zone status. Also home to the venue since opening in 2000, ExCeL believes this proposed continued regeneration of the capital's eastside will help ensure the area grows further as a destination of choice for event organisers.
IFE11 hails successful meet the buyer programme
The organiser of IFE11, Fresh RM, has announced an increase in visitor numbers at their March 2011 event resulting in a total attendance of 28,315 (subject to ABC audit). A busy and vibrant show left exhibitors and visitors who attended the event at ExCeL London from 13-16 March 2011 in no doubt that the UK's largest food and drink trade show is still the leading event of its kind in the industry calendar.
IOSH 2011 Achieves Phenomenal Growth at ExCeL London
The IOSH 2011 conference and exhibition achieved a substantial growth in visitors when it took place from 15th-16 March at ExCeL London. Attended by over 1200 health and safety professionals, the exhibition featured more than 100 industry-leading organisations including Ansell, JSP, Arco, Draeger, Aviva, NEBOSH and the Health & Safety Executive.
2011 AEO Excellence Awards to be held at ExCeL London
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has announced its 2011 Excellence Awards will be held at ExCeL London on 1st July.
The AEO awards are open to all organisers, venues and suppliers operating in the worldwide trade and consumer exhibition and events industry...
Skilled for Success at ExCeL London
WorldSkills, the world's largest international skills competition will be held at ExCeL London from 5-8 October. Over 1,000 young people from over 54 countries and regions will compete for medals in 46 skills ranging from aircraft maintenance and electronics to floristry and cabinet making to become the best of the best in their chosen field.
World Travel Market voted event of the year by UKinbound
World Travel Market (WTM) 2010 has been voted UKinbound's Industry Event of the Year at the travel association's annual convention gala dinner at Alton Towers, Staffordshire.
The awards were voted by UKinbound members only, with one vote per member company. WTM went up against Best of Britain and Ireland, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Encore WTM Party for the title.
Professional Beauty visitor numbers up by 50%
Professional Beauty, the leading beauty trade exhibition in the UK, successfully delivered its highest attendance for four years at ExCeL London, with 33,515 visitors from across the industry coming together to discover the latest innovations in skincare, spa, nails, equipment, medical beauty and tanning.
UK Caravan industry to launch new show at ExCeL London in 2012
The UK caravan industry is launching its own February show, The NCC Motorhome, Caravan and Camping Show, 14-19 February 2012 at ExCeL London. ExCeL's location will allow the industry to cater for the many loyal caravanners living in the south who are not within easy reach of other show venues. As the first major caravan show of the new year, the event will run during the spring school half-term, providing the opportunity to attract a new family and day-out audience.
International Confex Moves to ExCeL London
As part of UBM Live's long term strategy to evolve International Confex, the event will move from Earls Court to ExCeL London in 2012.
Explaining the decision, Jonny Sullens, Portfolio Director of the Confex Group says: "It's never an easy decision to move venues. International Confex has enjoyed a long and successful partnership with Earls Court...
First super show at ExCeL cruises to success
The beginning of January saw ExCeL London create and host its largest constellation of consumer shows - a new launch, relocation and growth of an existing event. The first Super Show - the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show, The Outdoor Show and the Bike Show together - was seen as a huge success by organisers and visitors. The Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show returned to the venue 8% bigger than in 2010, with visitor numbers up by 7% taking the total number of visitors who attended the event up to 109,778 over 10 days.
ADNEC records robust performance for 2010
Abu Dhabi: ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company) has underlined its position in the global events industry with the company's two exhibition venues, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and ExCeL London, staging a combined total of 354 events in 2010 marking a rise of 6 percent over last year.
ExCeL London CEO Tops Event Industry Poll
ExCeL London CEO Kevin Murphy has topped a poll of senior business figures that have been ranked according to their contribution to the events industry over the past 12 months.
Commissioned by the leading industry magazine Event, more than 3,700 readers voted in the annual Event 100 Club poll. Kevin climbed 17 places from last year to hit the top spot, joining fellow ExCeL London colleagues; Managing Director, David Pegler (46) and James Mark, Services & 2012 Games Director (69).
WTM 2010 Experiences 10% Increase in Visitors
World Travel Market 2010, the premier global event for the travel industry, experienced an impressive 10% increase in visitors.
Almost 27,000 (26,908) visitors attended WTM 2010 over the four days (Monday November 8 - Thursday November 11) compared to 24,402 visitors who attended WTM 2009, reveals unaudited figures of the event.
ExCeL London celebrates worldly accolade
ExCeL London is officially the World's Best Meetings & Conference Centre having won the coveted title at Sunday's (7th November) World Travel Awards' Grand Final Gala ceremony held in London
The award follows on from a string of award wins in recent months and was collected by Humaid Aldaheiri from ADNEC and David Pegler from ExCeL London.
Team Continues to Grow at ExCeL London
ExCeL London has announced the appointment of William Mower, who has joined the team this month in the position of Account Executive.
Utilising previous experience in sales and marketing gained across a variety of sectors, William will work to develop business in the UK agency and corporate markets, focussing largely on the IT and legal sectors.
Award Celebrations for ExCeL London
ExCeL London is celebrating a recent flurry of award successes following the launch of the capital's first international convention centre; ICC London ExCeL London in June.
ExCeL London Further Strengthens Team
ExCeL London has announced the promotion of Raksha Karavadra who will further strengthen the team at ExCeL London in the position of Account Executive.
kbb London Launch Event Hailed a Success
United Business Media launched their brand new event kbb London, taking place at ExCeL London in May 2011, with a packed exhibitor networking event at the Attic bar in Canary Wharf last week.
Caroline Gourlay joins the ExCeL London's Exhibition Sales Team
ExCeL London is delighted to announce the addition of Caroline Gourlay to the exhibition sales team as Account Manager, Exhibitions. Caroline joins ExCeL London after a highly successful eight and a half years at UBM Live where she was most recently Group Sales Manager on Event UK and Confex, having previously worked on UBM Live's Interiors Portfolio.
Relocation to ExCeL see a 90% increase in visitor numbers
Relocation and Co-location brings record visitor numbers for the Guardian and the CIWM Guardian News and Media's Procurement Exhibition Portfolio which comprises, The Public Procurement Show, Smart Healthcare Live and Smart Gov Live experienced a massive 90% increase in visitor numbers after it relocated from Earl's Court to ExCeL London. The Shows were co-located for the first time with Futuresource run by the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM), which itself saw an increase of 10% on visitor numbers from the year before.
Launch of Total Beauty establishes itself as the UK's largest beauty trade event.
Since its recent launch, Total Beauty 2011 has already established itself as the UK's largest beauty trade event. To be held on the 27 & 28 February 2011 at ExCeL London, Total Beauty will bring together the major players in skincare, spa, equipment and nails to create the industry's annual meeting place.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson Officially Launches London's First International Convention Centre (ICC)
Today marked the start of a new era in business tourism for London. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, officially launched the Capital's first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London with ADNEC Chairman, His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan.
Aloft Hotels Leap into London for 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its new destination sensation brand, Aloft® Hotels, today announces the signing of Aloft London ExCeL. Scheduled to open in advance of the London Olympics in 2012, this 252 room hotel will be located at ExCeL London, the international exhibition & convention centre in the Docklands area of the city.
Impressive visitor growth at Liftex is one of the highlights of a great month at ExCeL London
At Liftex the UK's largest event for the lift and escalator industry, visitor numbers were 15% up compared to the last time the event was held in 2007.
Boris Johnson delivers Base London keynote at ExCeL London
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson was at London's newly opened ICC (International Convention Centre) at ExCeL this week to deliver the keynote speech at the highly successful BASE London conference. The conference centered around matters relating to sustainability in London and how this affects its competitive position as an attractor to business. It was also a showcase for what London has achieved and what it aims to achieve in the future
ExCeL London opens Phase 2 on time with 5 shows
On Saturday 1st May, after 19 months, ExCeL London officially opened its £165million phase 2 expansion on time and on budget. Within hours of finishing, ExCeL opened its doors to 10,000 X Factor auditions, which made full use of the new 5,000 seater auditorium and event facilities. Also in tenancy was Grand Designs Live, IX Investor, easy fitout and the London Golf & Tennis Show.
Industry Embraces Launch of Naidex South
Naidex South (29-30 September 2010, ExCeL London), the new show for the homecare, disability and rehabilitation market in the south of England, has been well received in the month since its launch. Exhibitors have been keen to pledge their support to this new venture and already 60% of stands have been sold.
Gold for ExCeL London in Enjoy England Business Tourism Award
ExCeL London has added to its status as a leading name in events business by picking up Gold for Business Tourism at the recent Enjoy England Awards on Friday 23rd April.
ExCeL London hosts first ever 'Super Show'
Next January, ExCeL London will be host to the UK's largest consumer show and first ever 'Super Show.' Taking up the entire venue, the event will bring together the long established shows of the London International Boat Show and The Outdoors Show, alongside the newly formed London Bike Show.
FESPA picks ExCeL London as host venue for flagship event in 2013
FESPA organiser of the world's leading screenprinting and digital imaging exhibitions, have chosen ExCeL London for their 2013 event. The exhibition will run from the 25th – 29th June 2013 and will welcome 40,000 visitors from over 125 different countries.
George P Johnson to create launch event for London's first ICC
Leading experience marketing agency George P Johnson (GPJ) is to produce the launch event to mark the opening of London’s first International Convention Centre at ExCeL London.
Ecobuild Transfers to ExCeL London
Ecobuild, the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment is moving to ExCeL London from Earls Court in 2011.
David Wood, Managing Director, IBE Ltd: "Ecobuild has seen phenomenal growth and we remain extremely positive about its future development - so much so that moving to a larger, modern venue is a logical next step. ExCeL London offers us the space, flexibility, and excellent conference and meeting room facilities, which are important to the event's format".
Events at London ICC to Generate £100 Million Exonomic Boost
ExCeL London has announced £6 million worth of confirmed events business after being named as London’s first ICC less than six months ago. Through delegate spend, the wins will generate an estimated £50 million economic boost for the city, with a further £50 million benefit to come from pending contracts.
ExCeL London Brings Audio Visual Services In-House
ExCeL today announced that it has in-sourced the audio visual services provision for the venue and created a new in house team, ExCeL London Audio Visual Services.
Biggest medical convention ever opens in London
On 21st November, the largest medical convention ever staged in the Capital will open at ExCeL London, bringing with it an estimated £30m boost for the London economy.
Mayor Backs 'London's First International Convention Centre' at ExCeL London
The debate for a London International Convention Centre (ICC) was finally put to bed today with the launch of ICC London ExCeL, the official identity of the venue's £165 million Phase II investment, with endorsement from Visit London, the GLA and Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.
European Future Energy Forum moves to London in in 2010
Following the success of the first European Future Energy Forum in Bilbao in June 2009, the organisers are pleased to announce that a memorandum of understanding has now been signed with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to bring EFEF2010 to ExCeL London, 19-21 October 2010 despite fierce competition from other venues within Europe.
EC&'Os Jeremy Rees Appointed as Exhibitions Sales Director for ExCeL London
Starting on 25th January 2010, Jeremy will be heading up the Exhibitions Sales Team to help cement ExCeL London’s position at the forefront of the exhibitions industry. He will be a key member of the Senior Management Team which provides support to the Executive team in relation to the general operation of the business and will play a strategic part in working with the Services and 2012 Games Director to ensure that ExCeL maximises the opportunities presented by the Olympic Games.
On time, on budget and in business Phase II at ExCeL London
ExCeL London today announced the first confirmed bookings for its Phase 2 development. Both the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) Annual Meeting in July 2011 and the Annual Congress of The European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in September 2014 have now been confirmed into the new facility.
London creates new Business Tourism Working Group
The London Mayors Office today announced the formation of a new Business Tourism group to strengthen and develop London's business tourism offering. The new group is an initiative being spearheaded and driven by Visit London with the full support and endorsement of Boris Johnson, his Economic Director of Policy Anthony Browne and Director of Marketing Dan Ritterband.
ExCeL London Invision Launches Online Branding Store
Branded cardboard walling; a 4 metre long radio-controlled advertising-carrying airship; large, colour floor graphics, these are just a few of the products that Invision, the specialist advertising and promotions department of the ExCeL London venue is now offering organisers, exhibitors and event sponsors in its newly launched Branding Store.
Who are the Greenest Businesses in Britain?
The 60 Best Green Companies in Britain are revealed in the second Sunday Times Green List published with The Sunday Times this Sunday, May 24. Forster, a London-based marketing, public relations and design agency, tops the Green List, a definitive guide to businesses with the most radically improved environmental performances.
ExCeL London Leaves Good Taste in the Mouth
After a very successful launch at ExCeL London, Gordon Ramsay’s Taste of Christmas show will be increasing in size and number of restaurants for its return in 2009. Research carried out indicated that 88% of visitors enjoyed the show and 84% would recommend the show to friends and family. With these positive foundations, Taste of Christmas is set for considerable growth and will add further features to deliver the ‘Taste’ experience seen elsewhere in the calendar.
ExCeL London publishes its 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.
G20 Chooses ExCeL London
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office announced today that it will host the summit in April at ExCeL London, the international exhibition & conference centre.
The London Summit will bring together leaders of the world's advanced and emerging economies, including the G20, and representatives of international financial institutions to work cooperatively to restore stability and stimulate global economic growth. Leaders will travel from across the globe to attend this crucial event.
World First for ExCeL London
ExCeL London and Fish Software have concluded an agreement to permanently install Fish's RTMS technology (Real Time Measurement System) in ExCeL. This is the first permanent installation of this technology anywhere , making ExCeL London the world's first truly smart event space. The Fish technology leverages RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to measure the exact location of every visitor to an event, with an accuracy of 6 inches, every second - providing highly detailed measurement, analysis and benchmarking tools for organisers and exhibitors and an interactive and personalised event experience for visitors.
New Programme means 8901 ways to go Beyond Green
Sustainable events came a step closer to reality today with the announcement of the UK's most comprehensive implementation programme for the new British Standard, BS 8901 on Sustainable Event Management. Ranging from large corporate companies through to small and medium sized enterprises, the ten organisations participating in the programme come from every part of the sector, from organisers to venues, suppliers and contractors.
David Pegler Appointed MD of Exhibitions, Conferences & Events at ExCeL London
ExCeL London has appointed David Pegler as Managing Director to head up the Sales Divisions of both Exhibitions & Conference & Events.
Boris Johnson formally launches ExCeL London expansion
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today signalled the commencement of building work on the next phase of development at ExCeL London by laying a commemorative foundation stone.
Boris Johnson to attend stonelaying ceremony for ExCeL London development
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson is to formally announce the commencement of building work on the next phase of development at ExCeL London by laying a commemorative foundation stone on 7 October.
ExCeL London Appoints Sir David Arculus as New Chairman
Sir David Arculus has had a long and varied career in the media and exhibition industries including Emap and Clarion. As Group Managing Director of Emap he took the company into both Business to Business and the Business to Consumer Sector and was involved in the development and expansion of shows such as the Spring Fair and BETT. Subsequently he chaired Miller Freeman (now CMP) and has also served time as Chairman of Earls Court and Olympia.
ExCeL London looks to build US market
ExCeL London has set its sights on expanding its US market, following the appointment of international marketing company Marketing Challenge International (MCI) to represent the venue to prospective corporate and association clients across the US; with a focus upon the North American market.
100,000 covers served up at ExCeL London
ExCeL London hosted one of the largest events of its kind last week with the arrival of over 85,000 guests to The Golden Jubilee of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan (2nd - 6th July). In an outstanding co-operative effort between the event organiser, ExCeL London, and Leith’s Catering, the project team undertook the production of 100,000 covers over the five days.
James Mark to Head up
ExCeL London's 2012 Events
James Mark, Group Head of Event Management has been promoted to the newly created position of Olympic Project Director at ExCeL London. Hosting 7 of the 24 Olympic events and 5 of the Paralympic events, ExCeL London has more events than any other Olympics venue
ExCeL London to Expand Development to confim its place as Biggest Venue in London
ExCeL London today launched the plans for the next phase of building development which, when complete, will confirm its place as the largest event space in the capital. The extension will increase the size of the current venue space by over 50 percent...
ICCA UK & Ireland Chapter Committee Changes
The UK and Ireland Chapter of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has announced a change to the position of Chair and the election of two new members to join its proactive Chapter Committee, Kerrin Macphie of the BT Convention Centre and Sue Etherington of the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.
Acquisition Paves the Way for ExCeL London Super Venue
London will be home to one of a global "super group" of exhibition venues, following the announcement that ExCeL London has been acquired by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
ExCeL London publishes its first annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report
East London is the Capital's Rising Star
Mar 22, 2007
The West End's time in the spotlight is over; East London has emerged as the capital's rising star according to Lonely Planet's new London guidebook.
ExCeL London Takes Off At London City Airport
Jan 15, 2008
Invision, the advertising and sponsorship arm of ExCeL London and part of the OPEX Group is now marketing poster sites at near neighbour London City Airport to event organisers, their exhibitors and sponsors.