Waterfront venue comprises the ECHO Arena, BT Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre Liverpool received the award at a ceremony held at Battersea Evolution, London.

ACC Liverpool has been named the best UK Conference Centre for the fifth year running.

The waterfront venue, which comprises the ECHO Arena, BT Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre Liverpool, won the accolade in the M& IT Industry Awards, hosted by magazine Meetings and Incentive Travel.

The ceremony, held at Battersea Evolution, London, celebrates the best international venues, destinations and suppliers in the events industry, as voted for by meeting professionals.

Bob Prattey, chief executive of The ACC Liverpool Group, said: “We are honoured to receive this award for the fifth year running.

“This is considered the top accolade in our events industry so it is a great vote of confidence that our clients consider our venue the best in the UK.

“We would like to thank the city for its continued support.  We look forward to another year of large, high profile, national and international conferences such as Global Greens and NHS Confederation as well as the return of BBC Worldwide Showcase next February.”