MANY of the most important decisions are made in business conferences.

As their importance continues to grow, so does the importance of finding the right environment for such events.

Having the right surroundings is just as important whether your company is holding its annual general meeting or Christmas party. Well-appointed halls, hotels and conference rooms are the places to turn to.

Tower House Business Centre in Fishergate, offers conference facilities along with a wide range of back-up services including video conferencing and secretarial and administration support.

To these can be added a telephone answering service and friendly on-site management team.

The business centre also offers high quality and flexible office space - firms can move in within seven days with simple tenancy agreements.

Veronica Dobson, centre manager says: "We are fully geared up for all business requirements which can be tailored to individual requirements."

Top hotels can tailor facilities according to the needs of companies and conference-goers. For example, Novotel has both eight and 24-hour packages.

Air-conditioned meeting rooms are purpose-built to accommodate both large and small groups, and all the equipment customers need will be provided.

The Novotel prides itself on the flexibility it brings to the service with provision of the room lay-out specified by companies, when and for how long breaks are required and any special menu or room requirements.

They say: "Our efficient and professionally-trained staff personally look after every delegate. We take special care to make certain that that your meeting runs smoothly and that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed."

Updated: 10:55 Friday, April 16, 2004