- Thu 27 Nov 2008 – BIC Brings Big Business to Bournemouth – October saw a variety of medical events take place at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), bringing big business to Bournemouth.
- Wed 26 Nov 2008 – e-Safety Conference Back in Bournemouth – Tomorrow (27th November) will see the South West Grid for Learning’s (SWGfL) e-safety Conference at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
- Mon 24 Nov 2008 – Dance Day at BIC a ‘Strictly’ Success! – Over 500 people ‘quickstepped’ to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for a free Dance Day.
- Thu 13 Nov 2008 – Happiness and Angel Orbs Phenomenon Comes to the BIC – Angelology, the study of angels, has become increasingly popular recently.
- Mon 10 Nov 2008 – Double Chance for BIC and Pavilion at Bournemouth Tourism Awards – The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have been short listed for two awards at the Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2008; Outstanding Customer Service of the Year and Best Evening Experience – Entertainment of the Year.
- Thu 23 Oct 2008 – Summer Season Sales Success for the BIC and Pavilion – Despite the Indian summer we have had over the last few weeks, summer seems to be truly behind us. Looking back on it, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have had one of the busiest summer seasons in recent years!
- Wed 22 Oct 2008 – BIC and Pavilion Short Listed for South West’s 2008 Business Tourism Award – The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion have been short listed for the finals of the 2008 South West’s Tourism Excellence Award for Business Tourism.
- Wed 27 Aug 2008 – Business Tourism in Bournemouth up by Over 3% to £127m – The latest statistics, based on the UK Tourist Board’s Estimate of Delegate Expenditure, show that the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom inject £73m annually into the local economy through business tourism.
- Tue 19 Aug 2008 – BIC and Pavilion Awarded Top Corporate Fundraiser by Charity – Top fundraisers, who took part in the Midnight Wish Walk in April for the Round Table Children’s Wish charity (RTCW), were recognised at a glittering awards ceremony on Tuesday 5th August at Aruba.
- Tue 17 Jun 2008 – BIC has Just the Ticket! – The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has launched an innovative parking scheme that offers visitors a guaranteed parking space in the BIC multi-storey car park, as its website sees major growth in ticket sales!
Take Off at the BIC!
The More Bus Bournemouth Air Festival was an overwhelming success, attracting an estimated 750,000 to the free four day aviation display, featuring the world-famous Red Arrows, the Black Cats Helicopter Display Team and the awesome Eurofighter Typhoon.
A magnificent charity ball celebrating the ‘Golden Age of Aviation’, sponsored by Breitling, took off in style in the Solent Hall of the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). The Breitling Ball, in association with Bournemouth-based Charles Fox, was themed to celebrate aviation milestones during the golden era of flying from the 1920s to 1040s, with a replica Bleriot, model aircraft and flight simulators.
Clive Tyers, Head of Conferences, Exhibitions and Events at the BIC said of the ball: “It was a night to remember! The Air Festival was a fantastic event for Bournemouth and the ball truly reflected the aviation themed weekend. Our Solent Hall was transformed and taken back to the 1920s. The staging of the ball once again showed the flexibility of the venue, with the Ball taking place alongside the final night of Beauty and the Beast on Ice and the 4-day Ideal Home Exhibition, truly demonstrating that as the premier venue on the South Coast, we can cater for international conferences, exhibitions, shows and branded corporate hospitality events.”
Approximately 300 guests were wowed by the sensational entertainment, drinks and dinner, and really got into the swing of things by dressing up in period ‘20s and ‘40s evening wear. Another highlight of the evening saw guests enjoy the RAF sponsored Firework Display on Bournemouth’s Seafront. The charity auction featured a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime aerobatic flight on a L39 Albatros fighter jet courtesy of the Breitling Jet Team, including first class travel to and from Dijon and one night accommodation for two people in a chateau in the Burgundy region.
All monies raised at the ball will be donated to the British Disabled Flying Association, the Bournemouth Mayor’s Charities and The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. The Air Festival is estimated to have brought £17m to the local economy over the four day event.