The role includes taking enquiries for events at venues in the Conference Cambridge portfolio, helping to convert enquiries and so bring people and business to Cambridge.
Laura comes to Conference Cambridge from 12 years at the University Arms Hotel where latterly she worked as Conference & Events Sales Manager, co-ordinating events, training and driving new business.
Kelly Vickers, Manager of Conference Cambridge said: “We are delighted to welcome Laura to our team. Her in-depth experience of event co-ordination, from taking the initial enquiry through to the event itself, is already proving invaluable and will make an excellent contribution to the service we offer both clients and our venues.”
Laura added: “In my previous role, I often worked with the team here and knew they were friendly, professional and passionate about what they do. It felt a natural next step for me. I am proud to be part of the College network and look forward to getting out and about and meeting more people in due course.”
Conference Cambridge is the official free venue-finding service for Cambridge University and the Colleges. Recently it announced a record year with an 11% increase in the volume and value of enquiries from July 2011-June 2012: 2775 enquiries worth £28.8 million. Of these, 911 bookings were confirmed worth £5.3 million.
Conference Cambridge was established in 1998 and represents 36 venues including 28 Cambridge colleges, as well as University sites, Faculty buildings, Cambridge University Press and the Møller Centre. A total of 550 function rooms and 6500 bedrooms are available.
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Conference Cambridge: telephone 01223 768740. www.conferencecambridge.com
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