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19th October 2011

Hotel Group Commemorates 9-11

The third tower to collapse at New York’s Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 was the World Trade Center Marriott Hotel. In the days that followed, the Marriott flag that once flew atop that 22-story hotel was recovered from the debris. For the past decade it has hung in the lobby of Marriott International’s Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland — a constant reminder of the safe evacuation of all the guests that day, and of the two Marriott associates who lost their lives. On August 25, 2011 the flag came off the wall to make the journey back to New York. It will be on display in the New York Marriott Downtown for the 10th Anniversary remembrance of 9/11, and will eventually be part of a permanent exhibit at the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

19th October 2011

Lisbon Hotel Progresses With Refurbishment

Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Hotel Altis in Lisbon, Portugal has announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million euro renovation. 200 guestrooms have been completely refurbished. The original structure was kept in the rooms, with new coatings and original woodwork replaced. New ebony and stainless steel furniture has been placed in the rooms and the décor in the hallways has been replaced as well as new carpets.

19th October 2011

New Budapest Hotel Announced

The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the Park Inn by Radisson Budapest which will perfectly complement the existing Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest. The new mid-market property featuring 136 rooms is scheduled to open in late 2012. The Park Inn by Radisson Budapest is already under construction and will be located within an office park in the northern part of Budapest. Besides 136 comfortable and cleverly designed guest rooms, the Park Inn by Radisson Budapest will comprise an all day dining restaurant, bar, more than 400 square meters of meeting space, a fitness centre, and a parking.

19th October 2011

Dublin Venue Prospers

The Convention Centre in Dublin has brought €30m to the local economy in its first year of business, hosting more than 270 events and welcoming 86,000 visitors

19th October 2011

London Venue Announces Soft Refurbishment

The Business Design Centre has given their Conference Centre a soft refurbishment – the Auditorium has been given “a new lease of life” which now compliments the other BDC furniture, which has also been updated. The largest visual change has been created by five new digital screens which clients can place logos and videos to give guests a professional welcome.

19th October 2011

Manchester Venue Due To Open

The new Salford City Stadium (new home of the Salford City Reds) will open in November 2011. The stadium will have a series of flexible suites and twelve stunning hospitality boxes that can host events ranging from 10-750 guests. The stadium will play host to four large concourse areas which will make great spaces for a diverse range of exhibitions, product launches and team building events. They will also offer 280m² worth of external space with plenty of scope for marquee events and outdoor activities.

19th October 2011

Earlier Opening For East Midlands Hotel

The new Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport will now be opening a week earlier on Monday 24th October 2011. Offering easy access to East Midlands Airport the new Radisson Blu Hotel promises to be an excellent base – the hotel’s 218 contemporary guest rooms will be tastefully and stylishly designed with luxury and comfort in mind and the hotel’s 9 flexible meeting rooms will cater for 400 delegates in the largest suite.

19th October 2011

New Birmingham Hotel &Amp; Restaurant Announced

New Birmingham hotel & restaurant announced

Hotel Indigo Birmingham and Marco Pierre White Restaurant will be opening on the 1st December 2011 – Dominating the city centre skyline, this glistening “jewellery box” of a hotel promises to be a very prestigious venue. Situated in the heart of this development on the 23rd and 24th floors, Hotel Indigo is the new upscale boutique product by Intercontinental Hotel Group and boasts 52 beautiful boutique bedrooms, oozing effortless style and luxury.

19th October 2011

London Venue Meets Government Targets

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre has improved its energy efficiency rating by nearly 30 percent and is now rated above the government target for energy efficiency in buildings

19th October 2011

Central London Venue Refurbishment

One Birdcage Walk successfully completed the latest stage of its four year refurbishment programme which included major changes to two of the key event and conference spaces – Council Room and Christopher Hinton Room – and improvements to the meeting rooms and public areas within the venue