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  • Wed 06 Aug 2008 –  Bournemouth Gets on Board with Event UK –  Surf’s up for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth International Conference Bureau (BICB) at Event UK.
  • Fri 25 Jul 2008 –  Leading UK Energy Company Returns to the BIC for Fifth Visit –  Scottish Southern and Energy (SSE) are returning to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) this week for their Annual General Meeting.
  • Fri 18 Jul 2008 –  BIC is the Only English Resort Venue to Make Finals of the World’s Best Congress Centre Award –  Up against international city venues, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) was the only English resort venue to make the finals of the 2008 International Association of Congress Centre’s (AIPC) Apex Award for World’s Best Congress Centre.
  • Tue 08 Jul 2008 –  Bournemouth Hotels Voted Best Value in the World –  Bournemouth hotels have been voted the best value hotels in the world, by a survey of guests who use website hotel.info.
  • Thu 03 Jul 2008 –  Come and Tour Behind the Scenes the BIC and Pavilion –  The Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom are going to be open to the public, for behind the scenes tours, every Friday from July to September this year.
  • Wed 25 Jun 2008 –  Busy Times Ahead for the BIC –  The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has a busy couple of weeks ahead what with hosting the Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (TSI) Conference and Exhibition and welcoming back the Local Government Association (LGA) for the ninth time!
  • 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!
  • Fri 18 Apr 2008 –  Ideal Home Exhibition Touches Down in Bournemouth –  Bournemouth will be all action from Thursday 28th until Sunday 31st August as the popular Ideal Home Exhibition lands at the Bournemouth International Centre, on the same weekend as the new Bournemouth Airshow.
  • Thu 21 Feb 2008 –  BIC Bride of the Year –  Hundreds of brides-to-be recently attended the successful Wedding Show at the BIC which saw Rachel Bunce from Salisbury scoop the Bride of the Year title

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Interhol 2008 - A World of Opportunity Opens up in Bournemouth

Interhol 2008

A world of opportunity is coming to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on 9th-11th February 2008 with the return of Interhol, the International Holiday and Overseas Property Show, the ideas-packed event that’s now in its 24th year.

This fabulous show offers holiday options and travel inspiration both home and away, and if you’re fed up with your neighbours there’s also plenty of information on overseas properties, with a chance to talk to the specialists. The show is on one level at the BIC with easy access for everyone seeking sun, relaxation, adventure or exotic explorations.

Every visitor will have the chance to win in the free-to-enter prize draw.  The top prize is a £3,000 holiday to Canada for 2 adults and 2 children, courtesy of Canadian Affair comprising return flights to Toronto, car hire and five nights accommodation – the perfect opportunity to visit the world famous Niagara Falls! There’s also a packed entertainments programme every day on the main stage with traditional dancing from across the globe, including American barn, Greek and Scottish dance as well as salsa and cheerleading shows.

Travel advice for all types of holiday will be at the show, provided by the experts.  From city breaks and trips to explore the UK to European ski and beach holidays as well adventure and cruising options, there’s a whole world of ideas for travelling by air, rail or sailing the seas.

For those interested in a place abroad in either the latest undiscovered or well known established hotspots, there’s a section of the show devoted to overseas property with informative and knowledgeable exhibitors, making it a must visit if you’re considering investing abroad.


Interhol is at the Bournemouth International Centre from Friday the 8th to Sunday 10th February 2008 inclusive.  Opening times are 10am to 5pm and entry is free.    For more information visit www.premierexhibitions.com.