The venue you choose starts communicating before anyone arrives. In 2026, matching message to location is key to creating events that feel purposeful, aligned and genuinely effective.

A forward look at new hotel and venue openings across the UK in 2026, including London flagships, regional developments and major event spaces.

Sustainability looks different at every venue. This insight explores ten venues setting the benchmark in 2025, from operational choices to long-term environmental thinking.

Planning Events with Sustainability in Mind” — Practical guidance from Venue Path for organisers who want to reduce the environmental and social impact of their events. The article outlines how to prioritise sustainable venues and suppliers, minimise waste, make thoughtful catering and transport choices, and implement small but meaningful eco-conscious practices — all without compromising on quality or experience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.