Ahead of its opening in Spring 2018, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre’s new Hall 1 has confirmed it has finalised agreements for its four main contractors, two of them on 10-year deals.
The four names are: Sodexo Prestige Events and Venues – expert caterers and service management services; DB Systems – responsible for the technological servicing and site networks; GES – renowned events service partner, and CBRE – who will look after the site’s facilities.
The venue’s operations director Neil Theuma commented: “With the opening of Hall 1 fast approaching it’s very exciting to be able to announce the final line-up of our site contractors, who will work closely with our team to complete the venue.”
Sodexo Prestige Events and Venues has signed a 10-year contract with Farnborough International worth £30m and, with the recent appointment of new head chef, Andy Ives, the team is set to deliver conference, banqueting and events services, in addition to retail services tailored to each event.
Full-service provider to the live events industry GES is also contracted to support Farnborough International until 2028. The company will deliver a full suite of strategic event services and AV support to Farnborough International’s exhibitions and conferences in the new Hall 1, as well as continue to assist with the planning and running of the international Airshow across the entire site.
DB Systems is developing the technological network at Farnborough, promising ‘impressive’ download times for up to 10,000 delegates at a single event.
Finally, CBRE will provide the facilities management of the space, which includes 91 toilets and 3,500 free parking spaces.
