Please give feedback on our service, help us to improve: click here Andy Williams - Marketing Just like to give a big thank you to Karen for all her hard work. I had to go by strict guidelines and she met every requirement i have requested. Once again thank you regards andy 27-Jun-2008 Jennifer Rose - Conferences-UK Your company has been far and away the most professional I have spoken with, and I will be recommending to the chraities Trustees that we choose Conferences-UK as a business partner. 24-Jun-2008 Andrew Nicholson - E-Commerce Manager On sending out our Christmas E-shot we were amazed by the response rates the Conferences-UK data provided. With an over 25% read rate, and 500 plus readers clicking straight through to The Christmas Company website that very day, I can heartily recommend it as a quick, economic and effective marketing solution" 01-May-2008 Shirley Pinn - Office Manager We have booked a series of 6 campaigns with Conferences UK and the first was distributed at the beginning of March 2008, the open rate was impressive and we received 4 conference enquiries in the same week as a direct result. The enquiries have all confirmed and the value is £18,500. We are extremely pleased with the results of the campaign and with the service from Conferences UK. 27-Mar-2008 Mark Flashman - Conferences UK I have worked with Conferences UK on various projects over the last 4 years and would recommend them every time. They not only provide an exceptionally professional service but as a Partner Venue, helped increase our exposure through the website, generated new leads and some fantastic enquiries & above all else, REVENUE!! Most notably a £60k piece of business recently converted at one of our properties. That's R.O.I.! 29-Feb-2008 Alison Oldham - Project support I would just like to commend Charlotte Larkin for all of her hard work and outstanding service. I look forward to working with you again especially if all your staff are like Charlotte 05-Feb-2008 Sarah Barber - Agency Sales Manager We have been working with Conferences UK for the past three years and always find them accommodating and professional. We have been given some fantastic enquiries and look forward to 2008! 21-Jan-2008 Katie While - Testimonial We have had over 50 enquiries during 2007 and we really feel that being a Premium Partner has helped us achieve this. We look forward to building on this success during 2008! 09-Jan-2008 Jeanette Nijhof - Agency Sales Manager Working with Conference UK has proved to be an excellent experience for Whittlebury Hall and Scalford Hall Hotels. As a partner venue we have enjoyed increased exposure through the website and associated marketing; this has led to quality enquiries for both prperties. We have also enjoyed the open relationship between Conference UK and ourselves; allowing us to discuss ideas and feedback to create a highly productive relationship for both sides. 04-Jan-2008 Kaarin Glaister - Sales Manager We have had some fabulous enquiries from Conferences UK and their professional and friendly team are a pleasure to work with. 21-Dec-2007 Nichola Worthington - National Account Manager Conferences UK and Best Western Hotels, have a partnership that has gone from strength to strength. This is as a result of their hard work and commitment to the partnership between Conferences UK and Best Western. The agency offers a highly professional service to their clients, in line with the service Best Western strives to provide to our guests. Conferences UK receive regular updates and training from Best Western to enable their team to better advise their clients on the hotels in their selected destination. This along with familiarisation visits to properties ensures Conferences UK can continue to provide an excellent service to their clients. 30-Nov-2007 Andrew Nicholson - Online Marketing Exec Having featured a large number of venues on the Conferences-UK site, I am delighted to be able to say that everyone of them, from the smallest heritage site, to the largest racecourses and stadia, have excelled. As a result, we now consider Conferences-UK to be one of our top web-partners, and are working with them to develop our site profiles to bring in even more revenue. Conferences-UK provide great service, excellent on-line capability, and above all, financial returns where they're most required - our bottom line. 25-Oct-2007 Ceri Greenwood  - Many thanks Dear Andrea, Karen, Claire & Sarah, Following my conversation with Andrea, just a quick note for you all – it has been a pleasure to work with such a professional and friendly conference booking agency. Believe you me – in all the conversations, enquiries and confirmations that I have dealt with it has been great to work with you, both at The Centennial Centre and The Botanical Gardens. Continue to be warm, friendly and funny and business will only continue to come your way. All the best, Ceri 22-Aug-2007 Total venue partner testimonials: 13 Andrea - Ops Manager This is the second time I've used this service and been successful. Sarah Donoghue dealt with my request this time. Her responses were swift and I had my venue within 2 days. 10-Jul-2008 W Parsons - Excellent service This is the first time I have used conferences.co.uk and I am impressed with their efficiency and understanding of client needs. Sarah was very friendly and helpful. I have recommended this site to other event coordinators. 09-Jul-2008 Mat Hyde - Snr Account Mgr Conferences UK were fantastic. Karen, our contact, organised everything and was extremely patient with all our many and varied requests. 02-Jul-2008 Jo - Receptionist & Office Administrator I just stumbled upon your website and am very impressed with service I received; Sarah Donoghue was so helpful, polite and friendly it was a pleasure dealing with her and Conference UK, and I will certainly be keeping your details for future reference. The response to my search was very quick, as was the booking and confirmation of the hotel suite, and I was very impressed by the follow up email I received to ensure that the hotel had confirmed with me and everything was finalized and running smoothly. 30-Jun-2008 Julia Pangbourne - Estate Manager This service is very easy to use, extremely helpful and offers a good range of accommodation. Staff are very willing to assist and a quick to respond 30-Jun-2008 Office Administrator - good job thank you for the prompt service and hard work. Samira 27-Jun-2008 Amanda Nally - Excellent work To whom it may concern I write to confirm that Entrust are very pleased with the work that Sarah Donoghue has produced, She is an excellent worker and very enthusiastic and I would be more than happy to work with Sarah again, I myself Amanda Nally, PA to Chief Executive found Sarah to be very efficient, The Chief Executive is very pleased also with the bookings Sarah Donoghue has made. 26-Jun-2008 Daniel Hodgson - Feedback I have been dealing with Charlotte Larkin recently about booking a venue. She was friendly on the phone and kept pro active about finding the venue. Good service overall! 16-Jun-2008 Claire Tooke - Training Administrator Conferences Uk have been brilliant they've helped me out alot! Jessica especially.I'd recomend them to anyone. 10-Jun-2008 Laura King - Conferences UK Dear Helen, Thank you for your very kind email, and all of your help through this. I really appreciate the time you have spent and your friendly approach. I have found conferences-uk to be an invaluable resource - you have saved me so much time! I have a new enquiry on it's way to you now... With best wishes, Laura 02-Jun-2008 Laura King - Conferences UK Dear Helen, Thank you for your very kind email, and all of your help through this. I really appreciate the time you have spent and your friendly approach. I have found conferences-uk to be an invaluable resource - you have saved me so much time! I have a new enquiry on it's way to you now... With best wishes, Laura 02-Jun-2008 Kate Harding - Office Administrator Great service 27-May-2008 Kathryn Holt - Thank you Dear Helen, I have been very impressed by your very efficient responses, especially given the late minute brief and will definitely make sure I use your company again. 22-May-2008 Miss Quinn - Client Support I was having trouble finding a venue for a Corporate Event for the Cambridge area and contacted Conferences-UK. They were very helpful and collated a list of venues within a couple of days. The service was brilliant. Although I did not eventually use the venues that were available I would use Conferences again as it made it simple and saved a lot of time. Thank you 21-May-2008 Farzin Belanyi - Executive Assistant The service I received from Charlotte Larkin was excellent 20-May-2008 Sarah Rhodes - Booking a venue for a Practice Training Day The service was fantastic. Venue was found very quickly and the time saved for me was unbeleivable. No ringing round, no comparing quotes. It was all done and extremely professional. I would definately recommend Conferences-UK and Lucy Thomas who I dealt with was wonderful and very helpful. Thank you. 20-May-2008 Fox - Team Away Day The service provided by Conference UK was exemplary and will look forward to working with Conference UK in the future. 19-May-2008 Mrs Karen Hanson - Conference venue I would just like to say how impressed I have been with this service, and especially with Lucy Thomas with whom I have been liaising with over the last couple of days concerning my conference booking on 16th July. 13-May-2008 Lorraine Allen - First Class message 12-May-2008 Karen Crean - Course Organiser Excellent service, very quick initial response from Helen Roach. Helen selected many venues in or around the budget we required. Would definately use again. Many thanks 12-May-2008 Jane Turner - PA to Group Manager Although I only used Conferences UK to find out some information about a venue and provisional booking - Lucy was extremely helpful, well organised and kept me informed all the way along. 07-May-2008 Barbara Harrison - Excellent service I have had excellent service and contact with Lucy at Conferences UK and would like this noted. The venue I have booked is Edgbaston Cricket Ground 07-May-2008 robert kelley - Mr I just tried through your agency to locate and secure a site for a conference. I would have to say they were not very helpful infact I felt they were not too interested in the business. I have set up conferences before this is not my first. 06-May-2008 Chris Lowe - Fantastic service, will be using again! I have organized quite a few conferences and meetings over the last few years. The part that I hate the most is phoning round all the different venues trying to get prices and availability. Lucy and the team at Conferences-UK took all the hassle away and just presented with my options and prices. Will definitely be using their services again. 02-May-2008 Suzi Fryer - PA to Chief Executive Delighted with the help that Lucy gave me for two meetings at short notice and with changes which she dealt with quickly, efficiently and cheerfully. REally took the stress out of it! 29-Apr-2008 Helen Elmore - Testimonial message 29-Apr-2008 Shagufta - Feedback for Lucy Hi This is just to say thank you for all your help in selecting the venue. I am new to Bristol & your constant updates with the right venue really made it easy for us to oranginse the event. Also I really appreciate the timely status updates of the venues. Also negotiatin on behalf of us with the venues is really helpful too. Thanks again 28-Apr-2008 JANE WIGFIELD - EXECUTIVE OFFICER HOME OFFICE MOST HELPFUL AND EFFICENT 23-Apr-2008 Chloé - Team Administrator Lucy was very helful and patient and I would definately be using conferences UK again 18-Apr-2008 Linda Cook - Conference Venue enquiry I really appreciated the prompt, professional service and was impressed with the variety of locations Charlotte was able to offer. I would not hesitate to recommend your organisation to anyone looking for help in sourcing their next conference venue. 11-Apr-2008 Neil Wilkinson - Room Hire For Meetings. First class service. Jessica was a delight to deal with. 10-Apr-2008 Helen Rayner - Customer service has been excellent Hi Lucy, Thanks for all of your assistance with this booking. Your customer service has been excellent, always with timely responses to queries and a delightful personable manner. Helen Rayner 08-Apr-2008 Nicki Hamilton - Programme Office co-ordinator Very efficient handling of my request for infomation. I would definitely ask for Lucy Thomas again. 07-Apr-2008 Caroline McKee - Managing Director Lucy was incredibly helful to find us a venue to suit our requirements. She went teh extra mile for us. 26-Mar-2008 Oonagh Barratt - Miss Highly efficient service and excellent customer service. Very pleasant people to talk to. 26-Mar-2008 Tracy James - Manager Arts Workshops and Funding I found the advice and assistance given by Charlotte Larkin extremely helpful. She was willing to contact venues and arrange appointments and asked for feedback on how it went. She saved me a lot of time ringing around myself and provided em with very quick responses. 19-Mar-2008 Robyn Sharpe - Sales Co-ordinator It was a great service as it took the hassle out of finding a venue. Sometimes options came through that weren't actually available on the dates required so that seemed a bit pointless but on the whole I was happy with the venues on offer. 26-Feb-2008 Anne Malone - Head of Human Resources and Payroll Charlotte LArkin could not have been more helpful. She communicated with both myself and venues with an excellent result. Many thanks for making my job easier 18-Feb-2008 Yvonne Archibald - Practice Manager Hi Jessica, Just wanted to let you know that event went well last week despite a couple of hitches at the venue. Thanks for all your assistance in organising the Hotel, it was greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Yvonne Yvonne Archibald 11-Feb-2008 David Overstreet - Project Manager I am truly appreciative of the performance of Conferences UK and Charlotte Larkin. I needed to organise 75 people for a 4-day event with hotel rooms and could only give 8 days notice. Charlotte came through within several hours with multiple available venues and all within budget. I am truly impressed with the speed, efficiency and accuracy of the information provided. I also appreciate the friendliness of all the staff members during all of my contacts. I would personally recommend Venues UK to anyone. Great job! Thank you! 08-Feb-2008 Miss Farzana Akhtar - "Your professionalism is impressive" Hello, your professionalism is impressive and we would not have any qualms in recommending you to our business associates. Thank you once again for your assisstance, it was greatly appreciated. Regards, Miss Akhtar 20-Dec-2007 Miss Akhtar - ''professionalism is impressive'' message 30-Nov-2007 Sharon Thompson - MRS Hi Karen With regards to the booking of the Quality Hotel in Dudley. We did take up this offer and attended on 30th October 2007, thank you for your assistance in the booking of our event the evening was very successful and enjoyed by all. Lavida 07-Nov-2007 John Barrett - Thank you Lucy, Thank you for all your assistance on this. I will definitely contact you again when I need to find a suitable venue. John. John Barrett 26-Oct-2007 Ian Bowden - Highly recommend your services Dear Simon It is not often that I feel moved to write to an organisation to express my thoughts on the service that I have received but then again it is not often that one experiences the excellent level of service that I have been afforded by Lucy Thomas from your team. Not only has Lucy provided an effortless solution to what seemed at times to be a big ask but she has also completed the exercise twice due to my end customers change of heart as regards the venue locations. On mentioning this to Lucy she not only smoothed my rather ruffled feathers but literally at that moment started looking to fulfil the new requests. I am delighted to be able to commend these thoughts to you and with this contract being one that I am fulfilling for the Department for Transport I am sure that my end customers will be as delighted as I am to continue to use and recommend your services in the future. Many thanks Ian Bowden 24-Oct-2007 Nick Pullar - Your service is wonderful To whom it may concern Lucy Thomas has been assisting me to find the perfect venue for my first training course, which I will be running in January. She was very helpful at all stages of the process and eventually found what I think is the perfect venue! She has been great at following up on every question I asked her (even the stupid ones which she has no doubt answered hundreds of times before!) Your service is wonderful, and it Lucy has made it easy for me to choose to use your company again in the future. Thanks Lucy! Yours faithfully Nick Pullar www.Smile-Customer-Service.co.uk 19-Oct-2007 Vicki Bye - Many Thanks for all your help I just want to say that I appreciate all your help, and I will definitely be in contact in the near future when another event does arise. 16-Oct-2007 Elly Dunn  - Thanks Thanks for your e-mail. I am happy to say that your service was excellent and be assured that I will be using you again. Much simpler than trawling websites looking on my own! Thanks Elly 10-Oct-2007 Lorraine - Thanks for all the info My client has now booked a location without telling me! Customers eh! This was great service and I will certainly use you next time Thank you Lorraine 03-Oct-2007 Anne-Marie Conroy - Thank you very much for the very quick response Your service is excellent and I would not hesitate to either recommend or use your service in the future. Many thanks for all your help Best wishes Anne-Marie Conroy 03-Oct-2007 Anne-Marie McTavish - Thanks. I'll definitely be using you again in the future - this saved me hours of searching! Anne-Marie McTavish 03-Oct-2007 Robert Crellin  - Well done Many thanks again - job done (or it will be when the hotel contacts me and confirms). I commend you on your fast and efficient service! Kind regards Robin Crellin 03-Oct-2007 Chloe Gehlcken - Great Service Simon, I am just writing to thank you so much for helping me source a venue for the AGM. The requirements were so broad and yet your team were so helpful. I will definitely be using your services in the future. Kind Regards Chloe Gehlcken 03-Oct-2007 Indu - Excellent!