Conference, Events and Destination Management since 1997

About Us

Founded by Kate Galloway in 1997, K&N Events is a trusted Professional Conference Organiser and Destination Management Company with offices in Edinburgh and London. 

We specialise in managing Incentive Travel Programmes, Business Events, and Association Congresses for companies, agencies, and associations seeking an experienced partner. 

From globally recognised conferences to bespoke incentive experiences, we bring a wealth of expertise, creativity, and local knowledge to every project, handling every aspect of event management across the UK and beyond.

Our Services

At K&N, we believe that every event is unique, just like the people behind them. From Incentive experiences to corporate events and congresses, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, seamless events. Our dedicated teams, industry connections, and innovative approach ensure that every detail is meticulously managed, creating memorable experiences that drive success and leave a lasting impact.

Destination Management Services

Crafting extraordinary incentive experiences that inspire since 1997. With exclusive access to hidden gems across the UK and Scotland, we design unique itineraries and unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impression.

Event Management

Expertly managed events, tailored to your needs. Our dedicated teams and Account Directors ensure seamless coordination and flawless execution, delivering impactful conferences and driving long-term success for your event.

Financial Management

Transparent financial management to maximize your event’s success. Our expert team handles every aspect of budget planning, cost control, and financial operations, ensuring you stay on track and achieve your financial goals.

Programme Management

Seamless programme management for impactful events. Our expert team and advanced abstract system support authors, reviewers, and presenters, ensuring a smooth, efficient process that elevates your event’s scientific programme.

Marketing and Communications

Engage, excite, and elevate your conference with tailored marketing and communications. From branding and digital strategy to social media and website creation, we craft campaigns that amplify your message, drive engagement, and boost participation.

Registration Management

Streamlined registration for a seamless delegate experience. Our custom online tools, 24/7 support, and dedicated team ensure smooth registration, secure payments, and valuable insights, enhancing engagement before and during your event.

Venue and Accommodation Finding

Optimal venues and accommodations tailored to your needs. Leveraging our global partnerships, we secure the best rates and locations, while prioritizing sustainability with ECOsmart accreditation for a seamless, eco-friendly experience.

Our Clients

Our
Past
Events

We believe our work speaks for itself. Browse our most recent events below
and enjoy our tailored itineraries with love for every detail:

Original. Innovative. Creative.

Experts in creating extraordinary experiences.

Our team are heavily experienced with different nationalities and cultures, with our multi-lingual staff ready to assist you whatever the enquiry.

Our products are constantly evolving with our constant research enabling us to develop the original and innovative ideas we pride ourselves on.

Sustainable Accreditation

We are committed to environmental awareness and the sense of responsibility of both our partners and clients.

We are proud to have Green Tourism Gold status.

Testimonials

“Thank-you so much for your amazing work in Glasgow and all the prep work over the last 2 years.  The fact “No” was never a word uttered despite all my crazy requests is truly remarkable.  Your help and support genuinely contributed significantly to the success of the event.  Thank you x 1000.”

“I highly recommend K&N Travel; I truly appreciated their attention to detail and high level of customer service. For this particular event I was not on-site, it is especially important that I can trust my supplier partners, I knew with K&N Travel that my client was in good hands.”

“Thank-you so much for your amazing work in Glasgow and all the prep work over the last 2 years.  The fact “No” was never a word uttered despite all my crazy requests is truly remarkable.  Your help and support genuinely contributed significantly to the success of the event.  Thank you x 1000.”

“From our first meeting with K&N Travel to our last meeting post-program, the team showed true professionalism! Their knowledge of Scotland and range of great suppliers made the planning process and execution seamless and effortless. We would without a doubt work with K&N Travel again.”

“I highly recommend K&N Travel; I truly appreciated their attention to detail and high level of customer service. For this particular event I was not on-site, it is especially important that I can trust my supplier partners, I knew with K&N Travel that my client was in good hands.”

European Meeting Planner

Canadian Travel Agency

Telecom Client

Testimonials

“Thank-you so much for your amazing work in Glasgow and all the prep work over the last 2 years.  The fact “No” was never a word uttered despite all my crazy requests is truly remarkable.  Your help and support genuinely contributed significantly to the success of the event.  Thank you x 1000.”

European Meeting Planner

“From our first meeting with K&N Travel to our last meeting post-program, the team showed true professionalism! Their knowledge of Scotland and range of great suppliers made the planning process and execution seamless and effortless. We would without a doubt work with K&N Travel again.”

Canadian Travel Agency

“I highly recommend K&N Travel; I truly appreciated their attention to detail and high level of customer service. For this particular event I was not on-site, it is especially important that I can trust my supplier partners, I knew with K&N Travel that my client was in good hands.”

Telecom Client

Meet the Team

Our multi-lingual event experts are driven by passion, creativity and attention to detail; from concept to delivery we work seamlessly with our clients throughout every stage of the process.

Kate Galloway

Managing Director

With over 32 years organising Incentive, Conference and Bespoke programmes, I’m driven by a passion for Scotland and UK, creativity and attention to detail. From concept to delivery, its always a privilege working alongside clients and local partners throughout every stage of the process from brief, concept and delivery.

Colette Black-Heaton

Account Director

Having found my passion for the events industry early in my career, I have over 20 years of experience in large-scale conferences, logistical planning, and incentive design. I love working closely with clients, combining creativity with attention to detail to bring their visions to life. It’s always a delight to ensure every event exceeds expectations, helping our clients create experiences that are truly unforgettable.

Emma Hanna

Project Manager

As a linguist with a passion for cross-cultural exchange and communication, every day in my role brings new opportunities for connection with our global network of clients and suppliers. I speak a number of languages fluently, so I love being able to use these skills to help make our international clients feel right at home as they discover the marvels of Scotland and the UK.

Casey Messina

Project Manager

A passion for unique and exceptional experiences has brought me over to the hills and shores of Scotland from the States. Having previous experience in many sub-sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry has given me invaluable tools and skills. Working at K&N Travel gives me an outlet for my creative visions and my detail-oriented planning style.

Blogs

Our blogs are varied and will bring you news from our personal experience of this wonderful industry.

Discover Scotland in Style

Objectives The discovery trip to Scotland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience created with the delegates in mind. We aimed to showcase original activities not available to

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Exclusive Access All Areas

Objective Our group of American business owners and their partners came to Scotland for a luxurious traditional Scottish experience. They wanted a jam-packed itinerary so

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Exploring Kintyre

Objective Our client, founded in Scotland but operating in Germany, had their 12th anniversary coming up and wanted to celebrate in style. They wanted to

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Contact Us

Call us on: +44 (0) 131 557 6896

Destination Management Services

Specialists in spectacular experiences. Our exclusive contacts and partners across the UK & Scotland enable us to create some the best off-the-beaten-track itineraries, with memorable moments for guests to take home with them. 

Our team are heavily experienced with different nationalities and cultures, with our multi-lingual staff ready to assist you whatever the enquiry.

Our approach is always personal, detailed, customer and budget orientated with tailor-made programmes to provide you and your guests the perfect event experience.

Our products are constantly evolving with our constant research enabling us to develop the original and innovative ideas we pride ourselves on.

Event Management

We’ve got dedicated teams that can handle conferences & events of any size, whether it’s something national or on the international stage. You’ll have your own Account Director as your main go-to person, making sure everything runs smoothly between your association and partners. Depending on your conference requirements, the project team will be developed around the scope of services ensuring that every aspect of your project is managed to the highest level.

Together, they’ll focus on making your event a success, helping build a lasting legacy for your association and driving its growth in the long run.

Financial Management

We understand the financial concerns many associations have when it comes to holding an event or conference, and we aim to eliminate any risk through meticulous budget management. We consistently deliver within budget and often surpass our clients’ financial goals.

We prioritise transparency; if we forsee any potential issues, we will proactively address them, ensuring you have all the necessary information and understand impacts.

Your Account Director will manage the day-to-day budget operations working closely with our financial team, which will act as an extension to your own. This ensures that all accounts are reconciled, invoices processed and payments from delegates and sponsors received promptly.

Programme Management

We recognise the critical role of the scientific programme, and our dedicated programme management team is committed to supporting authors, reviewers, and presenters throughout every stage.

Our advanced, customisable abstract management system streamlines the entire process, ensuring a smooth experience from submission through review to final selection.

We handle complex abstract management tasks with efficiency, making the process seamless for all involved. Our goal is to minimise the administrative burdens on the organising committees and enhance the overall experience so your programme can thrive.

Marketing and Communications

We’re dedicated to generating excitement for your conference and providing comprehensive support. Whether you need a standalone conference website, a unique conference brand and identity, or a creative in-house team to bring it all together, we’ve got you covered.

Our team can handle your social media campaigns with a personal touch, crafting a digital marketing strategy that aligns perfectly with your goals, or collaborate with your existing team to enhance your key messages.

We’ll work closely with you to create a campaign that authentically represents your association and effectively spreads your message.

Our goal is to keep your members and delegates engaged, build anticipation, and maintain momentum leading up to the conference. By doing so, we aim to drive registrations, attract sponsors, and boost exhibition participation, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable process throughout.

Registration Management

Your delegates begin their journey with our customised online registration tool, which ensures a smooth and hassle-free experience from the start. We offer a blend of flexible online tools, secure payment options, 24/7 reporting, and mobile-friendly features to meet various needs.

However, our role extends far beyond handling registrations. Our dedicated Delegate Dynamics team is here to ensure everything runs seamlessly, providing a positive and lasting impression both before and during the conference.

We also focus on creating a personalised customer journey and leveraging the data we collect to tailor the conference to delegate demographics. This insight helps us fine-tune your marketing strategy and enhance engagement.

With K&N overseeing all registrations and payments, offering 24/7 access to a client dashboard, and providing onsite registration services with cutting-edge technology, we are committed to delivering an exceptional event experience for everyone involved.

Venue and Accommodation Finding

Our accommodation team is here to find your delegates and committees the best places to stay, at great prices and in perfect locations.

 Thanks to our strong partnerships with top global hotel chains, we’re able to get you the best rates and deals for your event. We offer a wide variety of lodging options to fit every budget. Delegates can book their accommodations easily during the registration process, or add them on later by reaching out to our dedicated team.

With sustainability an ever more essential part of the venue journey, we’re proud to be ECOsmart accredited.

This means we’re not afraid to ask the questions and ensure the venues we put forward not only meet your business objectives, but it also incorporates your sustainability initiatives.

Your Next Event

Call us on: +44 (0) 131 557 6896