South Wales venues shortlisted for national miaList awards
The awards, organised by the Meetings Industry Association, celebrate standout venues, teams, and individuals in the UK's meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
Julie Hammond, group chief executive officer of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, said: "It's fantastic to see ICC Wales and two of our hotels recognised by the miaList.
"These shortlistings are a credit to the dedication, professionalism and passion of our teams, who consistently go the extra mile to deliver exceptional experiences for our clients and delegates.
"This recognition reinforces Wales's growing reputation as a world-class destination for business events as they follow hot on the heels of our three nominations for the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards."
ICC Wales has received a double nomination, making the shortlist for both Venue of the Year (over 300 delegates) and Event and Operations Team of the Year.
Celtic Manor Resort is also a finalist in the Venue of the Year (over 300 delegates) category, while The Parkgate Hotel is in contention for Venue of the Year (under 300 delegates).
The miaList awards highlight excellence and innovation across the UK's events industry.
Winners of the miaList 2025 will be announced at a ceremony on November 6 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort.
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