Celtic Manor Resort was proud to host the 2014 NATO Summit — a landmark occasion and the largest political gathering ever held in Wales. The resort welcomed world leaders from more than 60 nations, alongside over 4,000 delegates and officials, delivering an event of exceptional international significance.
The resort provided a distinguished and secure setting, supporting the seamless delivery of this high-profile event.
As the first NATO Summit in the UK in over two decades and the first ever to be held on Welsh soil, the event served as a diplomatic platform on world issues that reverberate still to the modern day.
The conference brought together some of the most influential figures in global politics, including U.S. President Barack Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
“I am incredibly proud to have this opportunity to showcase all that Wales has to offer. The stunning countryside here behind us. The brilliance of Welsh industry. And, above all, the warm welcome of the Welsh people.”
– Prime Minister David Cameron
“I wanted to say a monumental thank you to you all for your help and support during the NATO Summit. You simply couldn’t have been more professional, helpful and understanding.
I know that, for all the excellent planning and prep, two things got us over the line: the extraordinary performances and personal determination of individuals across the whole team, and incredible teamwork across people and organisations. You and your colleagues exemplified both of these.”
– Director of Protocol and Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
“It was amazing and we couldn’t have hoped for it to have gone any better. It was a bit like how people describe a wedding – so much time, energy and thought had gone into it that it was almost over before you got chance to enjoy it.
It was a very rapid 48 hours and so much went on during that time that we never had the opportunity to stand back and take it all in. There was so much that we needed to achieve, it was such a massive team effort.
All the staff at the resort were buzzing; we had people coming in on their days off just because they wanted to be part of it. The event was fantastic and we couldn’t have done it any better”
– Leon Hughes, Head of Event Management
Type of Event:
International Summit
Number of delegates:
4,000
Number of bedrooms/nights for delegates:
300 bedrooms for delegates staying onsite
Number of staff working on event:
800
Other Interesting Details:
• 34, 260 meals
• 28,000 bottles of water
• 20,000 cups of coffee
Celtic Manor Resort served as a highly effective venue for the summit, offering a professional and adaptable environment that aligned perfectly with the various diplomat and embassies involved.
Accommodation options including executive suites, alongside versatile event spaces, helped facilitate easy communication between delegates and spurred meaningful collaboration across every aspect of the international summit.
Get in touch with our experienced team and find out how we can make your event a success.
