A Warwickshire venue is looking forward to entertaining the region’s businesses with the glitz and glamour of a Rio carnival this festive season after their Christmas was cancelled in 2020.
The IXL Events Centre, which is situated on the grounds of the Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam, has – like so many in the hospitality sector – been left unable to trade for the vast majority of the past year-and-a-half.
Now, the team at the prestigious venue cannot wait to welcome guests this Christmas and say they are seeing a surge in demand from businesses that want to let their hair down this December after a testing time.
The Christmas parties take place on December 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th and include a three-course meal, Rio-themed entertainment, including colourful costumes and an awe-inspiring samba parade, as well as a live show, charity casino and resident DJ.
Guests will be able to party until 1am in the morning and can capture all of the fun with colleagues and friends inside a photo booth.
Atul Lakhani, who runs the IXL Events Centre, said: “The past year-and-a-half has been difficult for everybody and, as everybody knows, the hospitality sector has been hit hard.
“So, ever since the country began to re-open we have been doing everything we can to bring guests back to our amazing venue. We’ve held 50 weddings but, in most cases, it was staging weddings that had been postponed during Covid.
“It’s important to us, as a business, to start driving revenue by holding new events and we have a wonderful team here ensuring everything we do is of the highest quality – from food to entertainment.
“Our Christmas parties have gained a reputation as being a wonderful night out, offering visually stunning entertainment, fantastic food and just a chance to have a great time.
“It was incredibly sad that we couldn’t go ahead last Christmas but that just means this year is going to be even bigger and better.
“There is a real feeling that people missed out 12 months ago so they are going to make it up for this time round.
“We are seeing very high levels of enquiries from businesses and individuals who want to come and enjoy a great night out this Christmas.
“There are also opportunities for larger businesses to book the whole venue for an exclusive Christmas party and we’ve had interest in that too from regional companies.
“After the year we’ve all had, this is going to a special festive season and we are here to help companies make it a memorable one for all the right reasons.”
Hazel Pilling, membership manager at the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The IXL Events Centre is a magnificent venue and the team ensures that everything they do is of the highest quality – whether its food or entertainment. We’re looking forward to our own Annual Economic Conference taking place there this November, with a range of speakers.
“The Christmas parties do sound like they are going to be truly amazing and are just what we all need after not being able to go out and let our hair down last year!”
Pictured: Atul Lakhani with Hazel Pilling
For more information or to book go to: www.ixleventscentre.com.