We take a closer look at some of the fabulous winners at the Famtastic Awards.
Second Famtastic Win for Venue Queen
Venue finding agency Venue Queen recently took home the Agency of the Year award at the Famtastic Awards, for the second year in a row. The agency, founded by Claire Lee, who has three decades of experience working in hospitality sales, specialises in building relationships with all those involved in the event processes in order to produce the best results for clients. Claire explains: “It’s really important for us that we keep and build our longstanding relationships with venues, with clients, and with suppliers, and understand all sides so we can facilitate everything for a smooth customer journey.”
The entire team at Venue Queen has experience working in venues previously, allowing them to facilitate open and honest dialogue between the client and venues. This is beneficial to both parties as it ensures that client needs are met, while offering the venue valuable feedback about its offering.
Winning the award is an excellent feather in the business’ cap, and a moment of well- earned recognition for Claire: “We were all astounded, absolutely amazed. We won last year so we really didn’t think that we would win two years in a row. That has just been amazing!”
Hilton Glasgow Takes Top Spot
A Glaswegian icon for over 30 years, Hilton Glasgow is one of Scotland’s leading conference and events hotels, an accolade which won it Conference Centre/Hotel of the Year at this year’s Famtastic Awards. Featuring 320 stylish bedrooms, a dedicated restaurant and bar, the first Dilmah Tea lounge in the UK, a state-of-the-art gym, indoor pool, sauna, and steam room.
The venue’s event spaces, particularly the Grand Ballroom, are a national benchmark for excellence. Located on level three, the dedicated events and meeting floor includes several meeting rooms with natural daylight, a self-servicing refreshment area, and the Grand Ballroom and Pre-Event Area.
The Grand Ballroom, equipped with the latest technology, revolutionises meeting spaces. The innovative animated wallpaper with 22 ceiling-mounted smart projectors allows customisable backdrops, while 120 remote-controlled spotlights and LED lighting enable varied atmospheres. This versatile space allows a seamless transition from daytime conferences to evening drinks receptions and event dinners.
Moreover, Hilton Glasgow offers 14 flexible meeting rooms with natural daylight, advanced audio-visual equipment, and complimentary delegate stationery. A Carbon Neutral Meetings initiative helps clients minimise their event’s environmental impact.
The experienced team guarantee that if clients can envision it, Hilton Glasgow can make it happen.
Introducing Events – Top Team Wins
Introducing Events crowned Team Building Company of the Year at this year’s Famtastic Awards, wowing judges with its innovative activities, personalised approach, and over two decades of event expertise.
Led by founder Simon Howard, Introducing Events is passionate about delivering exceptional delegate experiences through professionally hosted, creative, and bespoke team-building activities that unite people for shared positive moments.
Their offerings include both indoor and outdoor team-building experiences with real purpose and outcomes. From captivating gameshow experiences and the UK’s most interactive race night to party bingo and musical team-building activities; every event is crafted to deliver impactful results. For global teams, Introducing Events also offers virtual entertainment, including the Crystal Maze Experience and virtual murder mysteries. These activities seamlessly blend fun with team bonding, providing high-energy engagement, no matter where your teams are based.
What truly sets Introducing Events apart is its ability to create bespoke experiences tailored to each client’s specific goals or themes, ensuring every event is unique and exceeds objectives. The team prides itself on meticulous planning, professional hosting, and seamless execution.
“Delegate experience is our passion. By making them the stars of the show, we create unparalleled event engagement. With the right time and budget, we can make anything happen.”