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Company Research Report: venuedirectory.com



Company Overview



  • Name: venuedirectory.com

  • Mission: No information is available.

  • Founded: 1993

  • Founder(s): No information is available regarding the founders.

  • Key People:

  • Michael Begley

  • Headquarters: No information is available regarding the headquarters.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: venuedirectory.com is recognized as the industry leader in providing the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry. They offer a wide array of services that assists meeting and event planners in searching, selecting, and booking venues.


Products



  • GRATIS: An exclusive software employed by event planning agencies, corporate meeting planners, and individuals for venue search. Features include:

  • Venue search with 200 criteria.

  • Enquiry, booking, tracking, invoicing, and reporting capabilities.

  • Commission claims management.


  • Instant Book: Launched in 2015, this product complements other solutions by allowing venues to integrate a widget on their website for instant booking. Features include:

  • Facilitates small meeting bookings 24/7.

  • Hassle-free user experience.


Recent Developments



  • New Products Launched:

  • Instant Book (2015): Positioned as an innovative booking solution for businesses, enabling seamless integration for venues to offer instant booking capabilities on their online platforms.


  • New Features: No information is available on recent features added to existing products beyond the capabilities of Instant Book and GRATIS.


  • New Partnerships:

  • Accor Partnership (2021): Enhanced capabilities for planners to book Accor properties at a touch of a button, showcasing efficiency improvements brought by partnerships.


  • Sustainability Initiatives: venuedirectory.com is committed to sustainability, demonstrated by efforts to:

  • Achieve carbon neutrality.

  • Implement carbon offsetting policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.

  • Question supplier decisions to ensure environmental responsibility.


  • Acquisition:

  • Acquired ABC Connection Ltd in 2018, enhancing its position as the largest supplier of venue data.


  • Awards and Recognition:

  • Shortlisted for the Event Technology Awards (2017) as the Best Venue Booking Solution.


This report highlights key aspects and recent initiatives of venuedirectory.com, reflecting its role and developments within the venue data industry.