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It's not easy finding the right venue for groupmeetings, seminars or conferences. There are so many things to consider. Thesize of the venue, the facilities it has to offer, is it easy to find, is itthe right location for everyone you need to attend? Also, does it set the righttone and everything has to be within budget. Getting all of the above issometimes quite a task and can take a considerable amount of research, time andpatience.
The first thing to do is consider what is essentialto your business event. Planning is the key to organising any conference,seminar or meeting. If this is done right you're on the road to a successfulevent.
First stages are to plan exactly what you arelooking for: do you need overnight accommodation as well as the day facilities,is there somewhere for your candidates to relax, do you need the venue toprovide some fun or sports activities, such as golf or fishing?
Once your list is complete then the search begins. Locationhas to be close to the top of the list, easy access for all, or as many aspossible, attendees. If the hotel provides an Event Manager make sure that theyknow exactly what you need, generally, they will be there to make sure theevent goes according to plan and can sometimes provide you with extra ideas.
Of course, in the present economic climate, costplays a big part in everything we do, which means you may be looking for avenue that isn't central to
The Swan at Lavenham is one such 4 star venue. Steepedin tradition from it's medieval times, it has an abundance of timber framedrooms, with award winning dining and excellent conference facilities. Theconference rooms are light and airy with all the modern facilities such as WiFiconnections, projectors etc. If it's an overnight package you are looking for,the rooms are full of character and go a long way to make it as enjoyable aspossible for everyone.
So, when you're asked to find avenue for your next meeting or conference, think of the perfect combination ofbusiness and leisure at The Swan Hotel in Lavenham.
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