Bournemouth has a fantastic, dynamic vibe. It’s a bustling and growing centre of business innovation, creativity and infrastructure investment and an incubation hub for some of the UK’s best young talent at Bournemouth University and the Arts University of Bournemouth.
It’s also a top destination, with award-winning green spaces, a seven-mile long sandy beach with promenade, and hundreds of places to stay, from four-star branded accommodation to boutique hotels and budget B&Bs. Plus a generous sprinkling of cosmopolitan cafés, lively bars and shopping.
Such a combination is rarely found in a single event destination, unparalleled anywhere in the UK, delivering compelling, rounded delegate experiences.
Bournemouth is the perfect place for professionals to get together to meet, debate and share ideas.
With green open areas offering space to think, 7-miles of sandy beaches, great shopping and an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and entertainment. It’s also a bustling and growing centre of business innovation, creativity and infrastructure investment, and an incubation hub for some of the UK’s best young talent at Bournemouth University and the Arts University of Bournemouth.
Whether it’s a party conference, a tech exhibition, a scientific seminar, a major product launch, a sales kick-off or a workshop for a small group, Bournemouth does it better. See the full video HERE
Everything you need is in walking distance of your hotel and venue. Banks, shops, green spaces, local attractions and places of interest, and, of course the pier, promenade and beach.
If you’re coming to Bournemouth by train, it’s only a five-minute bus ride into town. Frequent, fast trains run from London Waterloo into Bournemouth Station — and Bournemouth Airport has regular flights to and from major cities.
Bournemouth has plenty of green credentials to qualify as one of the healthiest places to stage or attend business events.
The Victorian period saw Bournemouth’s population boom in size, due to its reputation as a health resort. Many holidaymakers sought to escape from the soot and polluted air of the cities. They travelled to coastal areas for clean air and the health benefits that came with it. Enticed by the quality of its pine scented air and medicinally beneficial sea water.
Bournemouth’s coat of arms were officially granted in 1891, ‘Pulcritudo Et Salubritas’ – Beauty and health.
Today, Bournemouth offers a multitude of venues for much needed Rest and Relaxation, cementing the all-inclusiveness of the town’s offer in the modern era. The breadth of choice available is impressive, the sprawling beaches and micro climate make Bournemouth the perfect setting for a wholesome retreat.
For a completely different and more relaxed conference experience, why not incorporate a gentle physical activity programme for delegates to relax before and after a busy day in conference.
There are many venues to choose from for your next meeting; country houses, hotels, universities but with summer just around the corner, why not consider holding your next meeting or event outdoors?
Some of the most creative thinking is done outdoors and where better to hold your first outdoor meeting or event than the beautiful south coast, one of the warmest parts of the UK.
Yes it’s nice to pop outside for 15 minutes on your coffee break but how about taking it one step further and holding your entire meeting or event outdoors?
The Bournemouth Tourism Events Team manages a host of unique spaces whether you are looking to place a music concert an outdoor cinema or a smaller more intimate activity.
Bournemouth is guaranteed to be one of the friendliest business locations you will visit. When you visit, you won’t be disappointed as you are welcomed by warm & friendly, knowledgeable people. Staff within the venues are trained to a high level with many obtaining recognised professional qualifications in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Bournemouth venues, attractions and services are known for their excellent customer service, and product knowledge. From arriving by public transport, to eating out in one of the many restaurants, holding your event in one of the venues to staying in the accommodation, you will leave Bournemouth with lasting memories of the beautiful resort and top level service.
Quality business accommodation is in abundance in Bournemouth.
Designed to offer a comfortable and productive environment. Corporate accommodations Include amenities like workspaces, high-speed internet, and close proximity to public transportation.
We offer accommodation that best suits your requirements, your travel policy and your budget.
The four star sector has been growing at a fast pace and now we have a new kid on the block providing luxury 5 star accommodation, The Nici Hotel is a chic boutique hotel with a Miami-vibe providing indoor & outdoor swimming pools, in-house cinema, two fantastic restaurants etc…
Goodbye Savoy, hello Nici : Bournemouth’s first 5-star hotel, The Nici . Transformed into a cosmopolitan Miami South Beach-style hotel experience following a £25 million refurbishment.
Bournemouth International Centre gets a makeover: A £1.8 million investment sees a welcome refurbishment. The investment will be used to upgrade customer areas within the venue, as well as to install new high-tech equipment including lighting, screens and audio technology. Completion in November 2024.
This year celebrates 150 years of Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel. A Lifestyle focussed, hard refurbishment of 141 bedrooms and bathrooms has taken place plus a further refurbishment of Brasserie Blanc restaurant, situated within the Marriott, provides the perfect setting for a quiet moment with a coffee or a break to do some work.
Bournemouth has seen an “unrivalled stream of development” in recent years. A combination of private and public sector investment is keeping the resort among the top UK destinations.
Bournemouth has experienced the fifth largest growth in the country in the number of new jobs created in the area over the past decade. Bournemouth is the only town in the South West where jobs have not fallen behind the UK average and in fact the town has seen a 10% percent increase with 15,500 jobs created.
The government is investing £23 million in Boscombe as part of the Bournemouth Town Investment Plan under a ‘Town Deal’. The Government approved our Town Investment Plan in March 2021 and we are now developing detailed business cases before the projects can be implemented from 2022 onwards.