OYSTERS SUMMER PARTY 2015

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Wednesday 8th July at DSTRKT London, 9 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DG

We realise it's only March, but it's never too early to register for one of the industry's most anticipated events of the year - the Oysters Summer Party 2015.

This year's extravaganza will be held on July 8th at one of London's hippest venues - Dstrkt. Dstrkt is one of Central London's most popular locations, situated in Rupert Street, close to Piccadilly Circus. It's a stunning American-themed bar, restaurant, lounge and club..... so eat your heart out Vegas, LA and New York!

DSTRKT London
9 Rupert Street
London W1D 6DG

6.30pm onwards

The Oysters are the UK’s premier networking organisation for national tourist offices, international convention bureaus, industry meetings & event specialists, event organisers and suppliers. 

We hold several events each year, giving participants the opportunity to meet, discuss hot trade topics, exchange views on industry trends and have some fun. 

Oysters events - don’t miss out

The Oysters network offers you unlimited access to all the Oysters’ cumulative experience, expertise and contacts. Professionally and socially, Oysters events are the place to be.

So the simple fact is that, if you’re in the events industry, you’ll be missing out if you’re not part of the Oysters network.

Stay tuned for the next event and how you can register for it!

Some links to our convention bureaus: Claudio Zemp, Monica Sanchez, Angela Bates, Carlos Oliveira, Hungarian Tourism, Roger Bradley, GCB German Convention Bureau e.V., Andrew Daines & Janice Grant.

MIMN in action – some recent examples of MIMN at work

Keeping the wheels of life turning in Ghana
MIMN is to give £5212 to the Re-Cycle organisation for its vital work in Koforidu, Eastern Ghana – a micro enterprise run by seven physically disabled individuals. This team imports ‘disused’ bikes, refurbishes them and sells them at affordable cost to the local community. This will enable Re-Cycle to provide 400 bikes to cash-strapped people in Ghana, allowing them to generate income, reach school, work or local markets and become more self-supporting. Around 2400 people in Ghana will benefit from this initiative. But there are wider advantages too. Re-Cycle offers bike repairs, so the bikes last longer. And, by taking good quality bikes from UK landfill sites and providing the enterprise owners with much-needed income, it’s sustainable in just about every respect.

ICCA supporting food gardens for South African orphans through MIMN
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) is partnering MIMN to fund a sustainable vegetable garden for HIV orphans in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa – an initiative focusing on skills transfer and sustainable development. Working alongside international NGO Starfish Greathearts Foundation, the project will cost only £2000, but will provide the equivalent of 10,980 meals, as well as training local people in essential skills.  

MIMN tunes into blind people’s needs
MIMN recently helped six blind people to substantially improve their quality of life by giving them specially adapted items of audio equipment. Six ‘Concerto 2’ FM/DAB radios with tape, CD, SD card and USB facilities were provided at a cost of £1000, via the British Wireless for the Blind Fund. 

BDRC Continental donates over £15,000 to MIMN
Venue market research specialists BDRC Continental donated £15,293 to MIMN during 2013, making the company the single most generous contributor to the charity after Meetings and Incentive Travel magazine/meetpie.com.

Some links to our convention bureaus:  Finland Convention Bureau, Riitta Balza, Ines Lebaek, Spanish Tourist Office, Meetings & Exhibitions Hong Kong, Lindsey Thorpe, Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau, Turismo de Portugal, Israel Government Tourist Office, Maris Kuklis & Dubai Business Events.

The Oysters & MIMN – Supporting the industry charity

Like many in the meetings and events industry, the Oysters recognise how fortunate most of us are. We are lucky to work with fantastic people, visit wonderful places and enjoy a decent standard of living. 

But we’re aware that others are not so fortunate. And that we have a social responsibility to try and do something to help whenever we can.

Which is why the Oysters are delighted to pledge their continuing support for the Meeting Industry Meeting Needs (MIMN) charity. 

What is MIMN?
Meetings Industry Meeting Needs (MIMN) is a registered charity founded by leading figures in the UK Conference and Events industry, dedicated to raising funds for worthy causes relevant to the industry.

What does MIMN do?
It raises funds for deserving causes connected to our industry. Many needy causes have minimal access to public or alternative funding. MIMN provides much-needed financial assistance to these organisations through fund-raising activities. Please go towww.meetingneeds.org.uk to learn more about MIMN and its initiatives.

How can you help MIMN?
In two simple ways. You can become a Meeting Needs Champion. Just go tohttps://mydonate.bt.com/charities/meetingsindustrymeetingneeds and set up a direct debit mandate to give a monthly donation using the ‘Donate now’ button. 
Or you can become a Corporate Charity Partner. Go to http://www.meetpie.com/images/marketing/mimn/supportergapp.doc and take it from there.

Some links to our convention bureaus:  Blanche Savereux, Ursula Winterbauer, Japan National Tourism Organization, Margaret Mann, Malta Tourism Authority, Marie Anne Barthet Brown & Business Events Canada.

THE OYSTER SUMMER PARTY 2010

More than 300 corporate, agency and association event planners are expected to be brought together at this year's Oyster's Summer Party. 

The annual networking event, which will take place at London's Kensington Roof Gardens on Wednesday 22 September, offers guests an opportunity to meet with 23 international tourist boards and convention bureaux.

"For many buyers organising international events, our parties offer an ideal opportunity to meet with direct contacts in one place, saving them a lot of time and effort against the backdrop of a vibrant and interactive party atmosphere," said Sarah Mathews of the Belgium Convention Bureau - Flanders Brussels. "We've pulled out all the stops to create a really spectacular event that will be like no other industry get-together, and there will also be a performance from a special guest!"

The event is being created by Beyond Certainty and will feature food and entertainment from around the world  representing the Oyster collection including Chinese calligraphy, Swedish massage and South African face painting. Guests will also be treated to a performance from aBritain's Got Talent act. 

The Oyster's Summer Party is strictly by invitation only so buyers wishing to attend should visit www.oystersworld.com to register their interest.

Some links to our convention bureaus:  Lene Corgan, Flanders-Brussels Convention Bureau Belgium, Belgium – Flanders, Belgian Convention Bureau for Brussels & Wallonia, Belgium – Wallonia, Cyprus Tourism Organisation & Lillian Panayi.

THE OYSTERS ANNOUNCE THIRD ANNUAL OYSTERS SUMMER PARTY

Following on from last year's success, the Oysters have once again appointed event management company, Beyond Certainty, to organise their Oyster Summer party on Thursday, 7^th July 2011.

The event is set to take place at The Royal Exchange providing the perfect backdrop to this year's Oyster Summer party.  We are expecting to attract 300 corporate and event planners who will be hosted by 20 International Tourism Authorities/Convention Bureaus.

The Oysters to expand on 2010's successful event and deliver unique aspects of  each destination involved in themed entertainment covering Arts & Culture, Food and Wine, Wellness and International Acts. The Oysters to host a mouth watering menu of International delicacies with a few delights in store and look forward to treating the guests to their international hospitality".

Haralambos Stavrou, Director of  Beyond Certainty said: "It's an absolute pleasure to be working once again with The Oysters this year, my team and I are looking forward to organising another great event".

Register today to join one of the most popular networking events on the M.I.C.E. calendar. 

  

For media enquiries please contact:

Chad Shiver:

Email: chad@jnto.co.uk

Tel: 0207 283 2130

Maris Kuklis

Email: maris.kuklis@hktb.com

Tel: 0207 432 7700

Visit the links to know more: Overseas Convention Bureaus, UK-based event planners, UK-based event organizers, industry meetings specialist, industry meetings specialist UK, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau & Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau.

Oyster's celebrate Summer Party success

Around 370 corporate, agency and association event planners and NTOs came together for the recent annual Oyster Summer Party organised by Beyond Certainty at Kensington Roof Gardens.

Attendees, who included HSBC, Goldman Sachs, FT, Black Tomato, CL events and  Banks Sadler enjoyed a variety of entertainment, food and activities linked to the 24 Oyster destinations who  participated in the event, which has been heralded a great success.

Activities took place in a variety of themed areas and included a truffle making demonstration from Flanders and a cow stacking game to win a trip for two to Switzerland. While entertainment included Can Can dancers from France, The Human Beat Box on the main stage and a Kylie impersonator with Britain's Got Talent act Stavros Flatley courtesy of Cyprus rounding off the lively evening.

"We were thrilled with the response to the evening and to be able to meet with so many new and familiar faces." comments Oysters representative Sarah Mathews, from The Belgium Convention Bureau - Flanders Brussels.  

"The Oyster's Summer Party really represents an opportunity for buyers to meet a number of international destinations in a fun and vibrant party atmosphere and it's great that so many could join us during a busy events week for the industry."

An informal survey on the evening was also conducted to find out whether buyers were holding the same, more or less overseas events.  Guests were encouraged to put a pearl into jars labelled with up, down and the same.  'Up' seemed to receive the most number of votes with a jar full to the brim, whereas the jar labelled 'same' received the next number of votes. 'Down' received the least number of votes with the jar half empty.

Sarah adds; "It was encouraging to see that a large number of buyers were looking to hold more overseas events. We see The Oysters and our events as a real opportunity to change perceptions and showcase the potential of our destinations and I look forward to the next Oyster party in 2011."

Notes to editors:

About the Oysters

The Oysters are a collection of international tourist boards and convention bureaus from popular overseas destinations. Each Oyster is specifically dedicated to providing UK-based event planners with inspirational, up-to-date and impartial advice for their next event, meeting, conference or incentive programme.

For further information, images or to arrange an interview please contact:

Karolina Throssell

T   01892 619100

E   karolina.throssell@daviestanner.co.uk

Some links to our convention bureaus:  Lene Corgan, Flanders-Brussels Convention Bureau Belgium, Belgium – Flanders, Belgian Convention Bureau for Brussels & Wallonia, Belgium – Wallonia, Cyprus Tourism Organisation & Lillian Panayi.

Four More Destinations join The Oysters Summer Party

This year's Oysters Summer Party is set to be bigger than ever as four more conference and incentive destinations have just signed up to add more fun and glitz to the season's hottest networking event.

Finland, Iceland, Norway and Oman join 20 other destinations from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and Asia to sweep registered guests off their feet on a wondrous journey of discovery through some of the most spectacular meeting and event hotspots in the world, without even leaving the City.

Now in its third year, the annual Oysters Summer Party being held on the 7^th of July at the Royal Exchange in London is a unique opportunity to sample a delectable array of gourmet cuisine, entertainment and culture from around the world.

Visit the links to know more: Overseas Convention Bureaus, UK-based event planners, UK-based event organizers, industry meetings specialist, industry meetings specialist UK, Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau & Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau.