22/06/2011

York & Scarborough Conferences, is looking forward to a boost in conference bookings this summer, as conference teams, hotels and venues get ready to welcome hundreds of delegates to York and Scarborough over the next six months.

Top events and conferences have been secured from a range of clients and organisations including: the Solution Mining Research Institute, The International Society for Photogammery & Remote Sensing (ISPRS), various Rotary Districts and The Association for the Professional Development of Early Years Education conference, which will see 100 delegates arriving at York Marriott Hotel in August.

During the same month, over 100 delegates will be traveling to York for The International Society for Photogammery & Remote Sensing (ISPRS) conference which is being hosted at the world famous National Railway Museum and at the Kings Manor, one of historic York's most attractive and unusual sites.

The re opening of Scarborough's Spa is offering new opportunities for conference booking too, including a residential Rotary conference running from 21- 23 September 2013 for 400 delegates and a range of quality conferences and events are in the pipeline.

In November, The Hilton in York will be welcoming 80 delegates attending the British Association of Forensic Odontology (BAFO) conference. The event aims to encourage education and good practice in forensic odontology, which involves working with police, coroners and solicitors to help in the identification of unknown remains through dental records and assisting at the scenes of disasters. As part of the event, the group will experience an evening dinner at the historic York Castle Museum.

Laura Freer, Business Tourism Marketing Manager for York & Scarborough Conferences, said:
‘Our work to promote York and Scarborough Conferences is paying dividends and we are delighted to have secured such high quality conference bookings. We are still working in a very challenging market with public sector bookings down on previous years. However, by working closely with Welcome to Yorkshire and with venues across the region we are committed to ensuring that York and Scarborough are firmly on the conference circuit.'

For further information about organising an event in York or Scarborough call 01904 554653 or visit www.yorkandscarborough.com

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