Oxford
A city of "dreaming spires" that is some 65 miles northwest of the very center of London, Oxford is still responsible for educating half of the country's political, administrative, and cultural elite. Dating from the 12th century, the University of Oxford has a Who's Who list of 26 students who went on to become Prime Minister, from both the Conservative and Labour parties–David Cameron, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher, Harold Wilson, Clement Attlee, William Gladstone, the list goes on. It goes without saying that many Oxford event venues are associated with the town's most illustrious industry.
The city has only a tiny airport, which international travellers are very unlikely to use. That said, London Heathrow (LHR), is on the Oxford side of London, only 45 miles away via the M25 and M40 motorways. London Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world, with almost constant service from North America.
The main meeting spot in Oxford–at least for those not sipping Pimm's or champagne on hallowed college lawns–is The King's Centre, which has 30,000 square feet of space and six meeting rooms, including the Thames Hall, which can seat 1,00…
