Key Trends for Conferences and Events in 2020

Conferences and events are ever evolving to meet the needs of your attendees and keep everyone engaged and inspired. As a conference and meeting venue, we have to keep track of what our clients want, to make our space part of the best experience possible for all attendees. That’s why we’ve researched the top trends as we move into 2020. Here’s our top 5.

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Why A Countryside Event Venue is Perfect for Your Next Conference or Meeting

Choosing an event venue for your next big company meeting or conference can feel like a daunting task, especially with so much choice out there. Meeting venues that offer something a bit different to the classic boardroom-in-the-city are becoming ever more popular, with organisers looking for event spaces that will benefit and engage attendees. Alongside the normal requirements such as facilities, location and capacity, things like refreshing scenery, bright spaces and access to recreational grounds have been added to conference checklists. There are many benefits to a countryside meeting venue, here we look at just a few.

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MIA Agent Day a Great Success

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) held their Agent Day at Mythe Barn on Thursday 27th April.  With the aim of giving venue representatives the opportunity to meet agents face to face and build relationships the sell-out event was attended by over 15 agents and 100 event professionals representing venues from Torquay to St Andrews.

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First Aid Course

Recently Garlands Corporate and Mythe Barn staff undertook first aid training at Mythe Farm near Tamworth with Gritstone Adventure Activities. Training included additional modules on treating casualties in the outdoor environment as well as in the general working environment. The course was delivered by Alan Cash, founder of the company, who made the course lively and engaging throughout and we would definitely recommend them. (more…)

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