Ricoh Arena Statement

Recent reports that Ricoh Arena has been taken over by De Vere Venues have been misinterpreted thereby leading to confusion amongst the meetings and events sector.

Compass Group remains the joint venture partner of the Ricoh Arena; Compass Group will continue to support Ricoh Arena through Lime Venue Portfolio, Compass’s UK meeting and events brand. Sales and marketing activities will be led by Ricoh Arena’s onsite resources and will be augmented by both Lime Venue Portfolio and De Vere. The Ricoh Arena in Coventry through the IEC brand (International Events Centre) comprises The Jaguar Exhibition Hall, E.ON Lounge, The Yorkshire Bank Lounge, Ibex Hall 3, Singers Bar & Bistro, Costa Coffee, De Vere Suite and many more conference areas of varying sizes.

The Ricoh Arena recently underwent a £3.4m investment to create three new exhibition halls with retractable walls. Part of the investment included a brand new South entrance proving even greater flexibility not to mention boosting the capacity in the Jaguar Exhibition Hall for live music from 8,000 to 10,000 as well as enabling events to take place concurrently with major stadium bowl events.

The onsite 71 bedroom hotel has been re-branded as De Vere at the Ricoh Arena and will see the hotel operated and marketed by De Vere alongside the on site Compass team.

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