Senior Economist at The Economist Corporate Network, Ross O'Brien, was the keynote speaker at this year's Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau London roadshow, Thailand-Connect, held at Le Meridien Piccadilly, 16 May.

The VP of Finance at the Meeting Professionals International UK and Ireland Chapter, Miguel Neves, will be recognised at the MPI Recognising Industry Success and Excellence (RISE) Awards as Member of the Year.

Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire is launching a purpose-built marquee that will expand its function space by 700sqm.

Hilton London Islington has announced a £5.2m refurbishment of its guest rooms, to be completed in June 2013, with the addition of seven new bedrooms, bringing the total number to 191.

Cambridge Airport has announced the opening of a new European airline base as European regional carrier, Darwin Airline, unveils new scheduled services linking Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and Geneva with the city.