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Stakeholders involved in the expansion of Wellcome Trust Genome Campus gathered on 2nd August for a ceremony that broke ground for the 64-room expansion.
The occasion marked the start of the first phase of Wellcome Hinxton’s expansion which will increase the existing hotel room capacity to 136 and see a restaurant extension that will seat up to 300 delegates.
The ceremony also heralded new plans for the next decade with Campus Director David Davison announcing: ”This is a first and major step towards achieving our plans to become the primary centre for supporting scientific research in the area. The conference centre will be at the heart of our public engagement programme delivery going forward.”
Rachel Cordier, Conference Centre Manager, Wellcome Conference Centres, said: “This substantial investment in our product and ongoing plans will give us a stronger market presence and help us approach new customers and market sectors. An increased room inventory, as well as a larger and improved restaurant, will also allow us to pitch for larger pieces of business which will in turn have a positive impact in Cambridgeshire’s economy.”
Set in over 100 acres of parkland on the banks of the River Cam, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre offers nine high specification conference and event rooms, suitable for discreet boardroom meetings, symposiums, company retreats and exhibitions. With its tranquil surroundings, the venue is also ideal for private events and milestone parties.
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