What is a Venue Finder?

A question we are often asked so here is our chance to explain what we do……

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A venue finder acts as an extension to a venues sales team by introducing/booking/bringing business to their venues. In return they receive a small commission which is how they can offer the service free to their clients.
Ultimately the job of a venue finder is to save time and money as it can be a very time consuming job searching for a venue.
A venue finding agent will source suitable venues to meet the client’s requirement and budget.
Knowledge – they will have access to many venues not just hotels and conference centres but also the more unique and unusual venues such as sporting venues, museums, stately homes, cinema and screening rooms to name a few which a client may not be familiar with.
Venue Finders will keep up to date with new openings – with all the recent name changes and new openings it is hard to keep up to date but through their contacts a venue finding agency will have all the information to hand.
A venue finder is not limited to finding you a meeting room or training room in a venue. They can also help with Summer & Christmas Parties, Drinks Receptions, Corporate Dinners, Corporate Teambuilding etc
Negotiation – due to the amount of business placed by agencies they use their buying power and negotiation skills to get the best possible rates.
An agency will act as a ‘middle man’ shielding clients from venue chase calls and holding the event space provisionally on your behalf to enable you to make a decision.

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Why use DeSouza Associates as your Venue Finder?

DeSouza Associates offer a free venue finding service for corporate events. We can help you find a venue for your next event whether it is in London, elsewhere in the UK or worldwide.

Having been established over 22 years many of the team have years of experience in the hospitality industry.
We are an independent and completely impartial agency. We are not tied to any partnerships, specific chains or venues. This ensures that you are proposed the venues that match your brief and budget.
As there is no charge for our free venue finding service this means we will always strive to find the ideal venue to match your brief and one that you are happy with.
Integrity – we conduct our business in a professional manner and value our relationships with clients and suppliers alike.
You will have one dedicated point of contact – if for any reason your contact is not in the office another member of the team will be able to help
We pride ourselves on our professional and honest approach with clients and suppliers alike and offer a highly personalised venue finding service. From the friendly voice on the telephone to the bespoke proposals, tailored to your brief outlining all the details you need to know to book the most suitable venue for your event.
Once you have shortlisted your favourite venues to view, we can help by booking the site inspection on your behalf and also organise any further information you may be requiring in order to make a decision.
We also work with a range of partners including team building companies, caterers, entertainment providers and AV suppliers to enable us to suggest additional extras to make your event stand out from the crowd.