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Finding the Perfect Setting for Your Next Team Away Day

Some events need more than four walls and flip charts!

If your away day, incentive, strategy day or Q1 kick-off is designed to energise and excite, the venue should do the same. The right location can lift the tone of the whole day and directly influence how people show up.

Here’s how to find a space that inspires, connects and leaves a lasting impression

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What a Good Venue Sourcing Agent Actually Does (That You Don’t See)

Venue sourcing is more than sending a list of options. From clarifying briefs and filtering venues to negotiating terms and spotting hidden clauses, much of the value happens behind the scenes. Here’s what a good venue finder actually does — so you get venues that align with your goals, save time, and avoid mistakes.

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How to Source Venues That Reflect Your Company Culture

Your venue choice says as much about your company as your logo or messaging. From creativity and innovation to professionalism and sustainability, the right venue can reflect your culture and values while shaping how people feel. Here’s how to source spaces that feel like an extension of your brand, not just a place to gather.

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Why Group Accommodation Needs the Same Care as Your Event Venue

Group accommodation isn’t just a logistical extra — it’s part of the event experience. From location and style to guest wellbeing and commercial terms, the right hotel strategy makes events smoother and more impactful. Here’s why accommodation deserves the same care as your venue.

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How to Write a Clear and Effective Venue Brief

A strong venue brief saves time, reduces stress, and ensures you get the right options first time. From dates and delegate numbers to event objectives and priorities, here’s how to write a clear, effective brief that helps your venue sourcing partner deliver spot-on results — fast.

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What Does ‘Ethos-Matched’ Mean to Venue Path?

Choosing a venue is more than capacity and catering — it’s a reflection of your company’s values and the experience you want to deliver. At Venue Path, ethos-matched sourcing means finding venues that align with your culture, goals, and guests — from sustainability and inclusivity to creativity and wellbeing.

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