Bournemouth International Centre’s multimillion-pound upgrade to facilities and event spaces has now completed.
The venue’s digital and AV technology provision has been significantly upgraded with digital screens inside and outside for event clients and advertising opportunities.
Earlier this year, the venue’s meetings hub, business lounge and breakout areas were fully refurbished whilst enhanced WiFi provides better connectivity.
The first-floor Bourne Lounge, which has panoramic sea views, has also been transformed. As a standalone event space, the Bourne Lounge can be converted into a purpose-built breakout area complete with a capacity of 200 (theatre style) for hosting private events, speakers, exhibitions, and hospitality functions.
Additionally, BIC’s in-house dining space, Elevate Brasserie & Bar, has been remodelled with outdoor decking offering views across Bournemouth seafront.
Two of the venue’s event spaces, which overlook Dorset’s Jurassic coastline have also been completely remodelled. A new living roof installation on the venue’s Purbeck Hall entrance is in situ. The foyer has been modernised with brand-new glazing, improved outdoor signage, and new bathroom facilities.
The Purbeck Lounge, which sits adjacent to the main Purbeck Hall, has been transformed too with new sea-facing windows and doors. Its bar area has been refurbished and repurposed to give it a more modern look and feel.
Steve Turner, BH Live’s Director of Venues, said: “We are delighted this latest phase of work has completed and are looking forward to welcoming visitors and delegates back to the new and improved Purbeck Lounge and Purbeck Hall.
“Thanks to our joint investment with BCP Council, thousands of visitors will benefit from the venue’s enhanced facilities, ensuring a great experience whether they are attending a conference, exhibition, ice skating session, or concert.”
Upcoming investments at BIC include improvements to the venue’s multi-storey car park, landscaping enhancements, and additional sustainability investments.
