ABC Connection claims first ecclesiastical client

This week saw Southwark Cathedral blaze a trail for other Cathedrals when it contracted innovative online business, ABC Connection, to distribute detailed content of the Cathedral’s unique conference centre.

The conference centre, which was opened in 2001 by Nelson Mandela, has proved to be a major resource for business in the area.  The Cathedral is the first church in the UK to sign up to the innovative online content publishing service which ensures up to date, accurate information is available across all of ABC’s online venue sites.

Business development manager for Southwark Cathedral, Rose Harding said, “We service a solid market in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors however there are a great number of organisations tied in to supplier partnerships with venue finding agencies.  We are looking to reach those agencies with ABC Connection and thus increase sales.”

“The beauty is that we can manipulate the content of our online material with complete ease. The Cathedral can now proudly show off the polished oak and Portland stone of its airy conference spaces through online photos which can all be updated with the click of a mouse.  Similarly, maps, floor-plans of the five conference rooms and marquee space, policy documents, special offers and brochure print facilities can all be easily added by ourselves at any time.”

ABC Connection’s innovation lies in providing a search tool to venue finders and event planners - on behalf of clients who want to market their meeting spaces, events, accommodation and venues online – that leaves those set with the task of searching via ABC Connection with highly accurate, up-to-the minute data and specification on each venue that remains under constant review by the conference space provider.

The company acts as the portal which simplifies processes and promotes collaboration between buyers and sellers of meetings, events and accommodation.   Through the portal hotels and event venues can access and update their information 24 hours a day seven days a week.

The Southwark Cathedral conference centre offers a unique setting with unrestricted views of the Thames and the City.  Its peaceful ambience is perfect for quiet, concentrated reflection and strategic planning.  Its spaces cater for small groups (from 6 people), to large groups of up to 500 people.  First-class catering including private dining and special marquee events is provided by Prestige Experience, part of the Sodexo group.

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