29 June 2009 The 3,000 conference delegates visiting Eastbourne over the next six months will be amongst the first to use the newly installed Wi-Fi at the resort’s main conference venue, Devonshire Park Centre.
The installation of the wireless network at Devonshire Park Centre is a significant upgrade to the conference facilities available in Eastbourne and means that the resort, with its glorious seaside location, will have the edge to attract bigger conferences. With the lure of the coastal resort pulling in the most delegates ever for a CAMRA event earlier this year, Eastbourne is marking itself out as must-visit business destination.
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Member for Tourism, Cllr Susan Morris said “Eastbourne makes a brilliant destination for conferences and corporate events, offering facilities for up to 1,700 delegates, a range of venues in and around the town, plus a beautiful location for delegates to enjoy after hours. With two conferences already attracting significantly higher than expected delegate numbers earlier this year, the resort is certainly proving popular and enjoying a very successful year.”
Despite the economic downturn, the conference industry remains strong for Eastbourne packing hotels with delegates outside of the busy season.
With the resort offering an accommodation booking system for delegates where accommodation providers offer special rates, it means that the town is seen as an affordable and attractive destination for those signing up to attend the events.
Offering significant savings on rack rates means that delegates can enjoy a break on the south coast despite the credit crunch.
As well as new Wi-Fi and the refurbishment of the Gold Room at Devonshire Park Centre this year; 2009 has also seen another addition to conference facilities in Eastbourne with the opening of the brand new Towner.
The contemporary art gallery, designed by Rick Mather architects, provides additional exhibition space for organisers using the Devonshire Park Centre.
For more information on Eastbourne Conference Bureau telephone 01323 415437 or visit the Conference website.
