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Conference Update: Venue of the month

Venue: Twickenham Stadium

Capacity: Up to 800

Contact: 0870 143 2400 or see www.twickenhamexperience.com

The Six Nations may soon be drawing to a close, but for businesses keento soak up some sporting atmosphere, the almost finished multi-millionpound redevelopment at the home of rugby could be just the ticket. Forthe past year, the stadium has been redeveloping its south stand andconferencing facilities, adding 500 sq.m of function space, a four-starMarriott Hotel and a Virgin Active Health Club. The new hotel willprovide 156 rooms, while its function rooms will double to 25.Facilities include a conference auditorium for up to 400 people. Themain meeting rooms can house 40-250 delegates each, while the main suitecan accommodate up to 800 diners. And there is still enough left for3,000 sq.m of exhibition space. The new south stand fully opens laterthis year. The stadium is situated less than 10 miles from Heathrow.