Bournemouth International Centre has been revealed as the 16th member to formally adopt the Association of Event Venues (AEV).

The eGuide is an essential resource for UK event venue, organiser, exhibitor and supplier companies. It has been providing event operational guidance for achieving common standards on a wide variety of topics related to event operation, management and on-site conduct for the past 18 years.

Bournemouth International Centre is operated by registered charity and social enterprise in partnership with BCP Council. On behalf of BH Live, Sarah Stainer, Conference & Exhibitions Manager, shared;

“We’re really pleased to use an industry‑recognised eGuide created by people who understand what it takes to deliver great events. In fact, we’ve been using the principles within the eGuide to shape our processes for several years already, so adopting it formally feels like a natural step. Having a shared industry benchmark helps create consistency that event organisers can trust, while making planning simpler, supporting safer environments, and giving everyone a clear and reliable reference point.”

The eGuide is an open resource available via the AEV website and is reviewed regularly to ensure up-to-date content. Updates are issued annually.

On behalf of the AEV, Alden Arnold, Head of Commercial and Projects, commented;

“Using the eGuide is crucial, adopting it allows our venues to show suppliers and organisers they are following consistent industry agreed guidelines. Once annually approved, all adoptees can use our year specific eGuide adoptee logo to demonstrate they are abiding by the guidelines set in the eGuide.”

Michelle Baldwin, Head of Events at the NEC Group and Group Chair of the AEV said,

“Seeing venues adopt the e-Guide together is a real step forward for the industry. A shared standard builds confidence, raises expectations, and shows our collective commitment to creating safe, consistent environments for everyone. Our ambition is to grow this adoptee status so more venues are aligned in our approach. If you want to find out about doing so, please contact us.”

Find out more at www.aev.org.uk/resources/e-guide

For more information about Bournemouth International Centre, visit bic.co.uk.