Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Destination & Venue Marketing Experts
Moulden Marketing is a dedicated destination and venue marketing consultancy with over 25 years of experience in the MICE industry. Established in 1996, we specialise in connecting event planners with premium destinations, DMCs, and venues worldwide. Our expertise spans strategic partnerships, tailored event solutions, and educational familiarisation trips. We pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge, global network, and commitment to delivering innovative event experiences. Our team combines decades of experience in association markets, media, and logistics to provide bespoke support for international events.With a focus on 'Destination First', we offer 24/7 client support, crisis management, and visa assistance. Our portfolio includes over 30 countries, ensuring access to unique venues and cultural insights. We host virtual meetings, buyer groups, and destination showcases to meet evolving client needs. Our partnerships with ICCA and leading DMCs reinforce our position as a trusted industry leader. Through continuous innovation and client-centric approaches, we ensure every event achieves its objectives with precision and excellence.
Services
Destination Consultancy
Venue Selection
DMC Partnerships
Event Planning Support
Educational Familiarisation Trips
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in the MICE industry.
- Our global portfolio includes DMCs across 31 countries.
- We provide 24/7 client support and crisis management.
- Our team offers tailored event solutions with cultural insights.
- We are members of the International Congress and Convention Association.
Associations and certifications
- International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)
What people say
Thoroughly efficient team
Great pleasure to work with
Targeted campaigns
Innovative angles
Trusted partner
Services
Destination Consultancy
Our destination consultancy service provides expert guidance on selecting optimal locations for conferences and incentives. We leverage a global network spanning 31 countries to match client needs with unique venues and cultural experiences. Our team offers insights into local logistics, visa requirements, and crisis management to ensure seamless event execution.
Venue Selection
Venue selection involves curating premium locations tailored to event specifications. We collaborate with international hotels, convention centres, and niche venues to secure competitive rates and exclusive access. Our expertise ensures venues align with technical, logistical, and aesthetic requirements for conferences, meetings, and incentive programmes.
DMC Partnerships
Our DMC partnerships deliver on-the-ground expertise for international events. We vet and collaborate with destination management companies to provide cultural insights, local supplier networks, and 24/7 support. This ensures clients receive authentic experiences, cost efficiencies, and risk mitigation across 31 countries.
Educational Familiarisation Trips
Educational familiarisation trips allow planners to experience destinations firsthand. We organise immersive itineraries showcasing venues, cultural attractions, and logistical capabilities. These trips build confidence in destination selection and foster relationships with local partners through curated experiences in locations like Iceland, Malta, and Thailand.
Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings provide flexible access to our destination expertise. Through live, interactive sessions, we present venue portfolios, DMC capabilities, and destination insights tailored to client needs. This service ensures continuity in planning, even when in-person meetings are impractical, with real-time Q&A and follow-up support.
People
Anne Ridyard
Managing Director
Anne Ridyard has over two decades of experience in association markets and media. She specialises in identifying business opportunities and connecting conference organisers with destinations across Europe and Asia. Her expertise includes logistics and incentive travel planning.
Paul Bradford
Sales Account Manager
Paul Bradford brings 20+ years of events industry experience, focusing on account management and global event execution. He manages Moulden's DMC supplier portfolio, offering insights into conferences, incentives, and product launches from both agency and supplier perspectives.
Questions
How do you assist with event destination selection?
We leverage our global network of DMCs and venues to recommend locations tailored to your event's size, theme, and budget, considering cultural, logistical, and cost factors.
What services do you offer for conference planners?
We provide venue selection, DMC partnerships, crisis management, visa assistance, and educational fam trips to ensure seamless conference execution worldwide.
How are your DMC partnerships vetted?
We rigorously assess DMCs for local expertise, supplier networks, and 24/7 support capabilities to ensure they meet our standards for quality and reliability.
Can you help with incentive travel programmes?
Yes, we design bespoke incentive programmes using our global destination expertise and partnerships to create memorable, results-driven experiences.
Do you offer virtual consultation services?
Yes, we conduct virtual meetings to showcase destinations and venues, providing real-time consultations tailored to your event requirements.
How quickly do you respond to client inquiries?
We aim to respond within one hour during UK working hours and remain accessible outside these times via email and phone.
