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Meetings & Events News
Chess Riviera
Date Published: Thu 11th April 2013
Chess men, women and children from around the British Isles will descend upon Torquay this Summer for the 100th British Chess Championships. This is the fourth occasion in the last 15 years Torquay...
Conference Bureau Rebrand
Date Published: Fri 22nd March 2013
Conference English Riviera Brand Launched to Grow Bay's Conference Business The marketing strategy for the Bay's dedicated Conference Team is about to take on a new look and feel to encourage more...
Managers celebrate quarter of a century at Riviera Centre
Date Published: Tue 19th March 2013
In 2012 the Riviera International Centre celebrated its 25th year since opening its doors to the public in May 1987. At the same time two long standing employees at the Riviera Centre; Colin Pemberton...
Torquay Welcomes Miss England for the 1st Time
Date Published: Tue 12th March 2013
Following the success of Charlotte Holmes, who won Miss Devon in 2012 and ultimately went on to be crowned Miss England, Torquay has been selected to host the prestigious Miss England 2013 grand final...
Ami crowned Miss Torquay now Miss World beckons
Date Published: Mon 11th March 2013
AMI Crosby has been crowned Miss Torquay. The 20-year-old will now compete for the title of Miss England which will be held this June on the English Riviera. Ami, who works at the Grand Hotel, won...
Stay connected at the RICC with free WiFi
Date Published: Tue 22nd January 2013
The Riviera International Conference Centre (RICC) is now offering free WiFi to delegates and customers. This new provision will be particularly beneficial to the many conference and meeting...
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra revisits RICC after 25 years
Date Published: Fri 18th January 2013
Crowds at the Riviera International Centre have once again been treated to the sounds of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) who had originally performed during the Centre’s Opening Ceremony in...
Halloween Party sell out
Date Published: Thu 1st November 2012
This year’s Children’s Halloween Party at the Riviera International Centre has been declared a massive success with nearly double the number of attendees compared to attendance in the last...
Hi Tech success at MTI 12
Date Published: Thu 25th October 2012
Over 300 delegates and 30 exhibitors gathered at the Riviera Centre on Thursday 18 October to take part in the second annual event by the Torbay Hi-Tech Forum – MTI 12. Delegates at MTI 12 had...
Great Value Christmas Parties!
Date Published: Mon 15th October 2012
We may have only just entered into autumn; however the Riviera International Centre in Torquay has announced that they have already sold out on some of their famous Christmas Party nights. The...
Rotary on the Riviera
Date Published: Fri 12th October 2012
Over four hundred Rotarians from the Midlands are descending on Torquay 12th – 14th October for their Annual Conference. The delegates are from Rotary District 1210 which covers Staffordshire,...
Hopefuls line up for prize giving ceremony
Date Published: Fri 5th October 2012
INVITATIONS have gone out to hopeful gardeners in this year's prize giving ceremony for the Bay Blooms competition. The presentation evening is this year being held at the Riviera International...
RICC New Management Structure Confirmed
Date Published: Thu 4th October 2012
It’s been announced by Cris Boyce; Chairman of the Riviera International Conference Centre, that Simon Jolly has been appointed as the new General Manager. Simon joined the RICC in 1992 and has...
Mayor's Forum
Date Published: Wed 3rd October 2012
TORBAY Mayor Gordon Oliver will host the second Mayor’s Forum with the theme of regeneration and job creation in the Bay on Tuesday 30 October 5.30pm to 9pm at the Riviera International...
Student placements financially supporting families
Date Published: Sat 21st July 2012
Foreign student placements are proving to be a win-win deal for not only businesses seeking cost effective staffing solutions but for the students and host families alike. One of Torquay’s...
Deadline looms for business awards
Date Published: Thu 14th June 2012
TIME is running out for tourism businesses who want to be recognised for their excellence in the industry. The first Herald Express English Rivera and South Devon Tourism and Hospitality Awards will...
Announcing Torquay's best wedding venue!
Date Published: Thu 10th May 2012
2012 brings with it some changes for the Riviera International Centre who will be branching out into weddings after recently receiving their wedding license. The Riviera International Centre has...
Torquay gets “psyched” for return visit
Date Published: Wed 25th April 2012
Sally Morgan is an ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift! With millions of fans, three best selling books, a nationwide box office busting tour to deliver and another TV series on the...
Work placements are looking bright for the RICC
Date Published: Fri 30th March 2012
There has been a significant uptake of European work placements in recent years, according to the Training Partnership located in Torquay, and this can be seen as a direct result of organisations...
Youth welcomed at Tourism & Business Exhibition
Date Published: Wed 28th March 2012
The English Riviera Tourism and Business Exhibition held in March has been hailed a success with visitor numbers up on the last 3 years. The visitors were primarily accommodation providers; however...
Keep Calm, here come chart-toppers McFly
Date Published: Thu 22nd March 2012
CHART-TOPPERS McFly bring their Keep Calm and Play Louder tour to the Riviera International Conference Centre in Torquay on Sunday. The band are playing a tour of smaller venues across the UK, with...
RICC 'force for good' for Bay
Date Published: Fri 16th March 2012
THE 'biggest political football south of Bristol' is how retiring chairman Matthew Clarke described the Riviera International Conference Centre. The centre, originally known as the English Riviera...
Free tourism exhibition is networking event of the year
Date Published: Thu 8th March 2012
The English Riviera's hugely valuable tourism industry will be celebrating English Tourism Week and preparing for a great 2012 season at the South Devon Tourism and Business Exhibition. The free...
The RICC; the last 25 years and beyond
Date Published: Wed 29th February 2012
This year the Riviera International Centre will be marking its 25th Anniversary since it opened its doors to the public on 1st May 1987. To launch the Centre’s anniversary year; Barry Cole;...
South Devon Ambassadors join forces for Tourism & Business Exhibition
Date Published: Mon 27th February 2012
Torbay’s tourism industry is being beckoned by four South Devon ambassadors to attend an annual exhibition aimed at boosting business over the coming months. The Riviera International Centre,...
Lifetime Achievement Award: Barry Cole
Date Published: Tue 21st February 2012
RIVIERA International Conference Centre boss Barry Cole was met with a special award and a standing ovation. Mr Cole received the first lifetime achievement award which was a surprise at the...
Speed Mentoring launch for English Tourism Week
Date Published: Wed 25th January 2012
Working with a team of industry specialists, a new concept ‘speed mentoring’ has been developed as part of the English Riviera’s contribution to English Tourism Week. The launch...
'Best yet' hope for birthday Sleep Walk
Date Published: Thu 19th January 2012
MORE than 700 women have already signed up for the Rowcroft Hospice Sleep Walk. Back for its second year, the women-only night walk will take place on July 21. Organisers hope the event will be the...
Finalists named for top tourism awards
Date Published: Fri 9th December 2011
The finalists for the region's official tourism awards have been announced – with many of the Westcountry's star attractions and businesses in the running for prestigious prizes. The South West...
An Audience with Gazza and Greavsie
Date Published: Tue 8th November 2011
Two legendary football players will be starring at a unique event hosted at the Riviera Centre in December. The players include Paul Gascoigne who is set to feature on Piers Morgan Life Stories on...
Christmas bookings on the up
Date Published: Wed 26th October 2011
We may have only just entered into autumn; however the Riviera International Centre has announced that they already have 3479 people booked in for their Christmas Party nights, which is 592 more than...
Rainbow Ball Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Date Published: Tue 25th October 2011
Prepare to be razzle dazzled once again at this year's 10th Anniversary of the Rainbow Charity Ball. Sumptuous food, glamorous entertainment and good company are planned yet again, on Saturday...
Win a wedding package!
Date Published: Thu 13th October 2011
Win your whole wedding package courtesy of local businesses in and around Torbay. This is a fantastic prize put together by Crystal Celebrations to raise funds for the Special Care Baby Unit at...
10th Year of Halloween Celebrations
Date Published: Thu 13th October 2011
In October the Riviera International Centre will be celebrating their 10th year of organising an annual Children's Halloween Party. The Party will take place on Monday 31st October and promises to be...
Out with the Car Boots and in with the Table Tops
Date Published: Tue 11th October 2011
Due to the popularity of the Riviera International Centre’s Kids and Toys themed Table Top Sale in August, the Centre will see its return on Sunday 23rd October. The Centre has seized the...
World class flower arrangers compete for top honours
Date Published: Thu 29th September 2011
FLOWER arrangers from four continents converged on Torbay to compete for top honours in one of the UK's most important events in the flower arranging calendar. The annual show for the National...
High Kicking Moulin Rouge Tribute
Date Published: Mon 19th September 2011
For one night only, party goers can enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment including a spell binding Moulin Tribute Show with singing, dancing and plenty of feather bowers and rara skirts, as...
MAS-SW - Final sponsor for Torbay Hi Tech Forum event
Date Published: Tue 6th September 2011
Torbay’s inaugural Hi Tech Forum event is gathering pace with the commitment of sponsors and exhibitors from leading Torbay hi tech companies and the latest announcement that the Manufacturing...
Charity Ball in aid Children's Hospice SW
Date Published: Thu 1st September 2011
Well over 300 tickets have been snapped up for a unique anniversary ball celebrating 20 years of local fundraising, for Children’s Hospice South West, from their Friend’s Group in the...
Save our Station - Brixham Coastguard Rally
Date Published: Wed 24th August 2011
"Save Lives – not money" will be the message at the rally to fight the closure of the Brixham Coastguard station on Saturday 17th September, at 7pm, in The Riviera International...
An evening with Sir Viv Richards
Date Published: Wed 24th August 2011
On Saturday 10th September, for one night only, Torquay will be embracing two cricket legends; Sir Viv Richards and Rodney Hogg at an evening presented by Paignton Cricket Club. The evening will take...
Live bands set to rock the Riviera Centre
Date Published: Tue 23rd August 2011
An eclectic range of local bands are set to take centre stage at the Riviera Centre on Sunday 28th August. The marathon 7 hour live concert called Riviera Rocks, in association with Riviera fm, will...
Flower Show has the Wow Factor
Date Published: Mon 22nd August 2011
Take five hundred flower arrangers, give them around £100,000 worth of flowers and that will give you an idea of the scale and spectacle, not to mention the scent that will await you at the...
Mediumship and Magic comes to Torquay
Date Published: Wed 10th August 2011
Entertainment Company Psychic Events will be hosting their first ever performance at Torquay’s Riviera Centre over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The Psychic Variety Show will take place on...
"Kids & Toys" is the theme for the first Riviera Centre Indoor Table Top Sale
Date Published: Wed 10th August 2011
For one day only the Riviera International Centre will be holding an indoor Table Top Sale with a twist where visitors have the option to either buy goods for sale or swap them with similar priced...
New Party Entertainment Company set to dance their way to success
Date Published: Wed 27th July 2011
Nephew of Sir Bruce Forsyth and Owner of With a Difference Entertainments; Paul Pickett, is set to combine forces with highly experienced and qualified dancer; Amy Lauren. Their aim to create a brand...
Incredible Drive Continues To Help Others
Date Published: Wed 27th July 2011
ALICE’S BUCKET LIST MUG TELLS STORY OF HOLIDAY WITH TORBAY CHARITY Terminally ill 15yr old, Alice Pyne continues her incredible drive to help others despite suffering the horrendous effects of...
The place to be seen
Date Published: Thu 21st July 2011
County Garage have taken full advantage of our forecourt this week to showcase their new Seat Copa. With over 1,000 visitors to the Riviera International Centre each week the forecourt,...
Bishop Fleming announced as sponsor for Hi-Tech Forum event
Date Published: Wed 6th July 2011
Tim Godfrey, Partner at Bishop Fleming said: “We are delighted to support Torbay Hi-Tech Forum, as we recognise the importance of this small but thriving sector in Torbay. These businesses have...
Call for conference ambassadors
Date Published: Wed 6th July 2011
At a meeting the English Riviera Tourism Company held at the Riviera International Conference Centre on Tuesday 5th July, Barry Cole, MD of the RICC, launched the new Conference Ambassador programme...
Riviera Centre goes digital with online ticketing
Date Published: Thu 30th June 2011
The Riviera International Centre, who recently launched their brand new website, have now already completed their second phase of website development, involving the incorporation of a new ticketing...
Don't let wet weather put a dampener on your Fete
Date Published: Fri 24th June 2011
This summer the Riviera Centre has created an ingenious weather-proof 'Plan B' option for fete's and sports day organisers facing a weather forecast of rain, rain and more rain on the day of their...
Freedom is coming
Date Published: Mon 20th June 2011
Big Noise Chorus, Stagecoach Torquay, and the Exeter Group of Amnesty International have come together to stage a bumper Summer concert “Freedom is Coming” in celebration of Amnesty...
Breakfast followed by progress, reforms and pauses
Date Published: Tue 14th June 2011
Chief Executive of Torbay Care Trust; Anthony Farnsworth will be guest speaker at the Riviera International Centre’s next Business Breakfast on Tuesday 21st June 2011. Mr Farnsworth will be...
Parties With A Difference
Date Published: Wed 8th June 2011
Streetdance + disco & food = The coolest Party in town!! The ultimate party package combining a trendy streetdance class taught by qualified streetdance teacher Amy, followed by a professional...
A Mid Summers Evening of Classical Music
Date Published: Thu 19th May 2011
A Mid Summers Evening of Classical Music live at The Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey The spectacular concert will be held at the Spanish Barn, located in the picturesque grounds of Torre Abbey, Torquay on...
Free Seminars to the Hospitality Trade
Date Published: Mon 4th April 2011
A business and tourism exhibition organised by the Federation of Small Businesses, the Riviera International Centre and the English Riviera Tourism Company will be offering a range of free seminars...
Young Farmers Ploughing Back to Torquay in 2012
Date Published: Fri 1st April 2011
More than 4500 young farmers are set to make their way back to Torquay for their annual convention in 2012. The Riviera International Conference Centre is delighted to announce that the conference...
Out with the old and in with a new website
Date Published: Thu 31st March 2011
The Rivera International Centre has recently unveiled their new website designed and built by Digital Marketing specialists Website Vision. “The motive for re-designing our website was to...
Riviera Centre dresses to impress for Red Nose Day
Date Published: Mon 21st March 2011
On Friday 18th March the Riviera International Centre embraced all things red for Red Nose Day in support of Comic Relief. The Centre was decorated with red decorations and Staff were encouraged to...
Festive Family Fun
Date Published: Mon 6th December 2010
Christmas festivities will be supplied by the sack load at the Riviera Centre's Family Christmas Disco on Sunday 19th December. "Christmas is all about spending quality time with the people you...
Festive Skating Fun at the Riviera Centre
Date Published: Thu 18th November 2010
Following on from the success of Torquay's indoor Christmas ice skating rink last year, this winter will see its return to the Riviera Centre, accompanied by even more fun activities. Activities for...
Monster pumpkin on show at the Riviera Centre
Date Published: Thu 4th November 2010
The Riviera Centre was treated to a monster pumpkin this Halloween weighing in at 13 ½ stone. The delivery of the pumpkin involved 4 strong men to lift but it arrived at the Centre just in...
Witches and ghouls invited to the Riviera Centre
Date Published: Thu 21st October 2010
This Halloween children will be treated to a spectacularly spooky party at the Riviera International Centre. The annual event will feature experienced events entertainer; Paul Pickett from With a...
Girls Guides Celebrate Centenary Year
Date Published: Thu 21st October 2010
On 20th October 2010 at 20:10pm, Girl Guides across the Country celebrated 100 years of Girl guiding by renewing their promise. Members from the Devon region who are part of the Devon Trefoil Guild,...
