DeSouza Associates

Business Details

31 Years

experience

Expert Venue Finding Services in Farnham

Established in 1995, DeSouza Associates is a boutique venue finding agency dedicated to delivering exceptional service to corporate clients. Our team combines decades of industry experience with an extensive database of over 70,000 venues across the UK and Europe. We specialise in impartial venue sourcing for conferences, meetings, team-building events, and special occasions, offering a completely free service funded through venue commissions. Our approach prioritises bespoke proposals tailored to specific client briefs, leveraging strong industry relationships to negotiate competitive rates. With a proven track record in both traditional and unique venues, we provide end-to-end support from initial planning to event execution.

Our commitment to transparency, client-centric service, and attention to detail has earned us long-term partnerships with clients across diverse sectors. The agency's founders bring combined expertise from pharmaceutical event management and hospitality sectors, ensuring comprehensive understanding of corporate event requirements. We maintain rigorous industry knowledge through regular venue visits, supplier meetings, and attendance at sector events to stay current with new openings and trends.

Services

Venue Finding Event Planning Corporate Events Conference Venues Team Building Medical Events Training Venues Destination Guides Bespoke Proposals Negotiated Rates

Details

Year established: 1995

Highlights and features

We offer 28 years' experience in corporate event venue sourcing
Our impartial approach ensures venues match your exact brief
We provide free venue finding services funded through commissions
Our bespoke proposals include detailed venue comparisons and costs
We maintain direct relationships with 70,000+ venues across Europe

What people say

Perfect venue match Professional team Hit the brief Nothing too much trouble Best in business

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Services

Venue Finding

Our expert venue finding service matches corporate clients with perfect event spaces across the UK and Europe. Utilising an extensive database of 70,000+ venues and 28 years' industry experience, we create tailored proposals that consider budget, location, and event requirements. The service includes venue comparisons, rate negotiations, and logistical assessments to ensure optimal matches for conferences, meetings, and special occasions.

Event Planning

We provide comprehensive event planning support from initial concept to execution. Our services cover venue selection, supplier coordination, budget management, and timeline organisation for corporate events ranging from small meetings to large conferences. With specialist expertise in medical events and international conferences, we ensure seamless execution through detailed planning and industry relationships built over 28 years.

Corporate Events

Specialising in corporate event solutions, we source venues and coordinate events for conferences, team-building activities, training sessions, and business meetings. Our expertise covers both traditional venues like conference centres and unique spaces such as historic buildings. We provide end-to-end support including venue negotiations, logistical planning, and event execution assistance across the UK and Europe.

Conference Venues

We specialise in sourcing optimal conference venues for events of all sizes, from small meetings to large-scale summits. Our database includes purpose-built conference centres, hotel venues, and unique spaces suitable for corporate events. We provide detailed venue comparisons, negotiate competitive rates, and ensure venues meet technical and logistical requirements for successful conferences.

Team Building

Our team building venue sourcing service identifies optimal locations for corporate team-building events. We match clients with appropriate venues ranging from activity centres to unique spaces that facilitate team development. The service includes venue assessment, logistical support, and coordination of both on-site and off-site team-building experiences across the UK and Europe, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and group requirements.

People

Lida

Founder

With nearly 30 years' experience in event management, Lida established DeSouza Associates in 1995. Her background in pharmaceutical industry event organisation informs our specialist medical events service. She leads venue sourcing strategy and maintains key industry relationships.

Kate

Senior Consultant

A key team member for over 20 years, Kate specialises in conference management and venue negotiations. Her extensive knowledge of UK and European venues ensures optimal matches for client briefs. She manages complex event requirements with particular expertise in international conferences.

Catherine

Event Coordinator

With 15 years at DeSouza Associates, Catherine focuses on training venues and team-building events. She manages the proposal creation process and maintains our extensive venue database. Her attention to detail ensures accurate venue matching for client requirements.

Questions

How does your free venue finding service work?

We earn a small commission from venues when we successfully introduce business, allowing us to provide our services at no cost to clients.

Which areas do you cover?

We specialise in UK venues and have extensive coverage across Europe, working with venues in major cities and business hubs.

What types of venues can you find?

We access 70,000+ venues including hotels, conference centres, unique spaces, and specialist team-building locations across our database.

How do you match venues to client requirements?

We create detailed briefs through consultation, then use our database and industry knowledge to identify optimal matches based on budget, location, and event needs.

Can you help with event planning beyond venue selection?

While our primary focus is venue sourcing, we provide logistical support and can coordinate with suppliers to ensure complete event solutions.

What makes you different from other venue finders?

Our independence ensures impartial recommendations, while 28 years' experience and direct venue relationships deliver better matches and competitive rates.