Celtic Manor Resort Wins Best UK Hotel at M&IT Awards

Celtic Manor Resort Named Best UK Hotel at a major events industry awards

Wales has once again taken centre stage in the UK business events landscape, with Celtic Manor Resort crowned Best UK Hotel at the Meetings & Incentive Travel (M&IT) Awards - one of the most respected accolades in the MICE industry.

Held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, the awards ceremony celebrated excellence across the UK’s meetings and events sector. On a standout night for Welsh venues, International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) also secured a Silver Award for Best UK Conference Centre, marking its third consecutive year of recognition.

This latest win marks the eleventh time Celtic Manor Resort has received the Gold Award for Best UK Hotel, reaffirming its reputation as a flagship venue for corporate events, incentive travel, and large-scale conferences. With capacity for up to 1,500 delegates in the Ian Edwards Conference Centre and 900 guests for gala dinners in the Caernarfon Suite, the Resort offers a versatile and dynamic setting for business events of all sizes.

Being crowned the best hotel in the UK for the eleventh time is a remarkable achievement for The Celtic Manor Resort. Accolades like this are built on the hard work and expertise of our teams, who deliver exceptional standards across every aspect of the guest experience. This award reflects our continued investment in people, facilities and service, and reinforces our standing as one of the UK’s most respected hospitality brands.”

Rachel Phillips, Sales Director at The Celtic Collection

Inside the main foyer area of the ICC Wales.

Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales, Newport, South Wales

These wins are not only a celebration of our people and venues but also a testament to Wales’ growing reputation as a destination for world-class meetings, conferences and events."

Julie Hammond, Group CEO of ICC Wales and The Celtic Collection

These accolades not only highlight the achievements of Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales but also underscore Wales’ growing influence within the UK’s business events sector. With a strong portfolio of venues, skilled teams and a commitment to delivering high-quality delegate experiences, Wales continues to position itself as a compelling choice for meetings, conferences and corporate gatherings.

The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales will join Meet in Wales and stand partners at IBTM World, Barcelona (18–20 November stand G10), proudly showcasing Wales’ rich cultural offer for business events.