The Eastside Rooms is celebrating after winning at the West Midlands Tourism Awards, where it was named Business Events Venue of the Year. The award, presented last night at Edgbaston Park Stadium, recognises The Eastside Rooms’ excellence in delivering world-class events and conferences. This achievement also secures the venue a place on the shortlist for the in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence later this year.
The awards, hosted by Amber Sandhu of BBC Asian Network, saw The Eastside Rooms come in ahead of strong competition from CBS Arena, theStudio, and Conference Aston. The rigorous judging process involved a written nomination followed by a three-hour, in-person visit from Al Titterington, Terminal Operations Director at Birmingham Airport.
Receiving the award on behalf of The Eastside Rooms was a proud team of ten, including Matt Huddart, Regional General Manager, and Leanne Bladen, Director of Sales & Marketing. “We are extremely grateful to win Business Events Venue of the Year,” said Leanne. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible team, who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding events. We pride ourselves on our flexible event spaces, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional client service. To be shortlisted for the national finals is an incredible honour, and we can’t wait to represent the West Midlands on a larger stage.”
The Eastside Rooms has established itself as one of Birmingham’s leading conference and events venues, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to excellence. With the city’s largest pillar-free ballroom, top-tier AV technology, and a strategic central location, the venue has become a top choice for organisations seeking seamless event experiences.
In the past year, The Eastside Rooms has hosted over 150 events, welcomed more than 50,000 delegates, and achieved an impressive 9.2/10 average satisfaction score from event organisers. Its reputation for quality has led to successful new business wins including The Association of Project Management and the International Ceramics Society.
Additionally, The Eastside Rooms has earned a Green Tourism Silver Award for its commitment to sustainability, demonstrating its dedication to reducing environmental impact.
