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If you haven't been to Belfast before, or are returning after a long absence, you'll be amazed at how much new development the city has undergone within the last decade, change that has been accomplished without sacrificing any of its historical grandeur. Where better, then, for hosting a gathering of people? Whether you're planning a wedding for friends and family or a large-scale company exposition, you'll find that modern Belfast venues provide all the benefits of first-class service with a sprinkle of the legendary Irish hospitality the region is famed for.
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When choosing your venue, it's vital to keep the purpose of the event clearly in mind at all times.
This may sound like an obvious statement, but corporate and entertainment history is littered with examples of cases where event organisers have chosen a particular establishment on grounds of aesthetic desirability without enough consideration of practicality.
While planning your event, the main considerations to bear in mind are location, capacity and function. With Belfast city centre being small enough to traverse on foot, smaller meetings and events may be suited to one of the city's fine hotels, many of which can cater for attendees numbering into the hundreds.
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Belfast venues that are run by experienced hoteliers have the twin benefits of convenience and location, where a hotel suite, meeting space or banqueting room is in close proximity to the delegates hotel accommodation - often a vital consideration if an event is likely to end late.
One of the benefits of choosing Northern Ireland for a business meeting or exposition is the province's exceptional transportation links. The venues that you'll find here are all within easy travelling distance of the city's two main airports, George Best Airport and Belfast International. The former is somewhat closer to the city centre and primarily serves domestic connections and budget carriers. Belfast International, on the other hand, offers connections with mainland Europe, the United States and Canada. The province also has an extensive motorway and rail network offering expeditious transit between the airports and the city centre.
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If you're planning a large-scale business promotion, the Belfast venues in proximity to the city's airports may be ideally-suited. In keeping with its status as one of Europe's premier capital cities, the areas around Belfast's airports are home to some of the most revered and best-known hotel operators that cater for an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. As much of their custom derives from Northern Ireland's booming business sector, many of these hotels also provide extensive convention and exhibition space that can be adapted for either public or private use.
While these esteemed hotels can cater for events of all sizes, the area directly adjacent to airports may not be suitable for all occasions, and you'll find that most of the city's 4- and 5-star accommodation can cater for commercial events and private celebrations, regardless of scale.
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Of course, considering Ireland's well-earned reputation for enjoying the finer things in life, business must be leavened with recreation and many of the Belfast venues you'll find listed here also cater specifically for cultural and leisure activities. The city's Waterfront Hall, for example, hosts many of the world's finest music acts and dramatic performances and perfectly embodies Belfast's new-found confidence, where architectural elements of the past have been blended seamlessly with modern influences.
As well as superb examples of modernity, a city as historic as Belfast is home to some truly outstanding examples of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, many of which are still in use for civic events and functions. From the city's stately burgh halls to the effervescent pubs and restaurants of the Golden Mile, you'll have no trouble finding a home for any event that offers the best of modern service and facilities in settings of refined splendour.
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