Imperial War Museum Duxford is delighted to announce that it is the proud winner of the Business Tourism Award in the Regional Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009.

(TRAVPR.COM) Duxford, UK - 12th January, 2010 - This is a fantastic testament to Duxford’s unique position as a remarkable venue for business visitors and also to the excellent service offered by digby trout Restaurants on behalf of the Museum.

Jane Cryer, Partnerships Manager, East of England Tourism, said "AirSpace at IWM Duxford is a unique venue and combines purpose-built conference facilities with a first-class visitor attraction. The venue can cater for every event - from a small meeting to a full-blown conference or a corporate event - with ample car parking and efficient, knowledgeable staff on hand to ensure a successful event every time."

Richard Ashton, Director, Imperial War Museum Duxford said, “On behalf of IWM Duxford, I’m delighted to receive this award. It is a resounding endorsement to the skill and dedication of all staff at the Museum and digby trout Restaurants, who ensure that customer needs are met to the very highest level. I hope that more business customers will be encouraged to experience Duxford as a distinctive destination for business tourism.”

To date, IWM Duxford has entertained over 30,000 delegates and currently enjoys a 60% level of repeat business.

In addition to providing a superb bespoke service to all business customers, IWM Duxford is a prestigious destination for business tourism. It provides a unique setting within award-winning contemporary buildings and historical architecture.

The Museum is an inspirational business model in its own right, combining an innovative and exciting approach to aviation history with a can-do attitude and high-level customer focus.

IWM Duxford is able to facilitate a wide range of activities, from large-scale outdoor events to intimate conferences, meetings and dinners. It has an exceptional range and scale of business venues which, with bespoke lighting, staging, entertainment and excellent cuisine, can be transformed to suit the customer’s needs.

IWM Duxford is currently hosting Destination Growth, East of England Development Agency’s flagship business event. Guest speakers will include Greg Dyke, Lord Alan Sugar, Michelle Mone (creator of the Ultimo brand) and Jessica Sansom (Innocent Drinks).

For further information regarding business opportunities at Imperial War Museum Duxford, browse the website at www.iwm.org.uk/duxford/Businessandhire.

For further information contact regarding business opportunities at Imperial War Museum Duxford contact:

Helen Joyner, Commercial Manager on 01223 499 310 or email hjoyner@iwm.org.uk

For further information regarding conference and banqueting facilities provided by digby trout restaurants please contact:

digby trout restaurants sales and conference team on 01223 497501 or email duxfordconferences@digbytrout.co.uk

Imperial War Museum Duxford is just south of Cambridge at junction 10 of the M11. Ample free parking is available. For a full list of Duxford’s air shows and other exciting events in 2009, including half term activities for families, visit www.iwm.org.uk/duxford or telephone 01223 835 000.

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