Hotels, Venues & Event news
If you find yourself in Nottingham and are in need of a spot of rest and relaxation, the Crowne Plaza may well be the place to go. Urban Escape, its onsite spa, has recently undergone a £1m renovation. You can now enjoy the luxury of a heated swimming pool, spa, steam room, ice station, relaxation area, gymnasium, as well as a great selection of treatments provided by The Urban Rooms beauty salon.
Similarly, two other luxury European venues have recently undergone major changes to the facilities and services that they offer. Forte Village Resort in Italy has seen its convention centre be completely redesigned, and now boasts a total of 18 conference rooms, and 4 large meetings rooms with impressive state-of-the-art technology features. Extra luxury accommodation has already been added, with further refurbishments to rooms scheduled for 2015, and two brand new restaurants will soon be opening.
Meanwhile Hotel Dubrovnik Palace in Croatia has been fully reopened as of April this year, following various renovations to its rooms and main restaurant, Elafiti. The new look of the rooms has been designed to reflect the coastline, which can be seen from every room and suite thanks to the private balconies offering a stunning view of the sea. As a meeting venue, there are 8 flexible conference and meeting rooms available.
We posted a blog back in May reporting on the extensive renovations and refurbishments made to the newly named Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella, including an overhaul of its conference centre, and the transformations of its 8 restaurants, one of which being the two Michelin starred Dani Garcia Restaurante.
Similarly, two other luxury European venues have recently undergone major changes to the facilities and services that they offer. Forte Village Resort in Italy has seen its convention centre be completely redesigned, and now boasts a total of 18 conference rooms, and 4 large meetings rooms with impressive state-of-the-art technology features. Extra luxury accommodation has already been added, with further refurbishments to rooms scheduled for 2015, and two brand new restaurants will soon be opening.
Meanwhile Hotel Dubrovnik Palace in Croatia has been fully reopened as of April this year, following various renovations to its rooms and main restaurant, Elafiti. The new look of the rooms has been designed to reflect the coastline, which can be seen from every room and suite thanks to the private balconies offering a stunning view of the sea. As a meeting venue, there are 8 flexible conference and meeting rooms available.
We posted a blog back in May reporting on the extensive renovations and refurbishments made to the newly named Puente Romano Beach Resort Marbella, including an overhaul of its conference centre, and the transformations of its 8 restaurants, one of which being the two Michelin starred Dani Garcia Restaurante.
Similarly, two other luxury European venues have recently undergone major changes to the facilities and services that they offer. Forte Village Resort in Italy has seen its convention centre be completely redesigned, and now boasts a total of 18 conference rooms, and 4 large meetings rooms with impressive state-of-the-art technology features. Extra luxury accommodation has already been added, with further refurbishments to rooms scheduled for 2015, and two brand new restaurants will soon be opening.
Meanwhile Hotel Dubrovnik Palace in Croatia has been fully reopened as of April this year, following various renovations to its rooms and main restaurant, Elafiti. The new look of the rooms has been designed to reflect the coastline, which can be seen from every room and suite thanks to the private balconies offering a stunning view of the sea. As a meeting venue, there are 8 flexible conference and meeting rooms available.
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) in London is set to close from late July until early September as it embarks on an extensive refurbishment project. With planned works to include total renovation of the main entrance foyer, reception and registration areas, as well as a replacement of all carpeted floors, conference chairs and tables, and improvements in connectivity, the refurbishment should result in a ‘more modern and stylish environment’ that focuses on ‘enhancing the [overall] customer experience’.
QEIICC is an award-winning events venue situated in the heart of Westminster, and is surrounded by various London landmarks and attractions, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) in London is set to close from late July until early September as it embarks on an extensive refurbishment project. With planned works to include total renovation of the main entrance foyer, reception and registration areas, as well as a replacement of all carpeted floors, conference chairs and tables, and improvements in connectivity, the refurbishment should result in a ‘more modern and stylish environment’ that focuses on ‘enhancing the [overall] customer experience’.
QEIICC is an award-winning events venue situated in the heart of Westminster, and is surrounded by various London landmarks and attractions, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye.
Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
Etc.venues has announced the addition of another venue to its portfolio – etc.venue Monument. Set in a prime location in the heart of The City, next to the unmistakeable ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, it is located just minutes away from Bank, Monument, and Fenchurch Street stations.
Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
Etc.venues has announced the addition of another venue to its portfolio – etc.venue Monument. Set in a prime location in the heart of The City, next to the unmistakeable ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, it is located just minutes away from Bank, Monument, and Fenchurch Street stations.
Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
In addition Jacqui and venuefinder.com showcased Meetings Voice, our new initiative to create a professional, collaborative and forward thinking environment where event organisers can interact by sharing experiences, learning and identifying best practice.
The five star Intercontinental Westminster Hotel has just launched a brand new concept for their restaurant. They no longer have the smokehouse menu but have moved to an English style cuisine. The décor will remain the same, but as of 1 July 2014 they have had a new chef, new menu and new concept. They have also launched a new summer Afternoon Tea menu which has a fruity feel to it, is lighter, and includes items such as smoothies and macaroons, as well as free pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne!
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Missoni is no longer part of the Rezidor portfolio following a decision from the Missoni family to focus on their fashion rather than the leisure industry. Missoni will be replaced by the brand name Quorvus with three hotels currently under this name; The G & V in Edinburgh (who will be refurbishing their bedrooms next year), Symphony Style in Kuwait and The May Fair in London. By 2020 they plan to have 20 hotels in this collection, each with its own history and story.
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Missoni is no longer part of the Rezidor portfolio following a decision from the Missoni family to focus on their fashion rather than the leisure industry. Missoni will be replaced by the brand name Quorvus with three hotels currently under this name; The G & V in Edinburgh (who will be refurbishing their bedrooms next year), Symphony Style in Kuwait and The May Fair in London. By 2020 they plan to have 20 hotels in this collection, each with its own history and story.
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Be among the first to book an event at the newest hotel in Las Vegas. Coming this August, the brand new SLS Las Vegas is a mixed-use resort and casino with more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites, and 30,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space. A stylish alternative to the Las Vegas Convention Center, SLS Las Vegas can host corporate luncheons and extravagant soirees and everything in between in its 16 meeting rooms. Other facilities include a collection of SBE’s acclaimed restaurant and nightlife brands including the restaurants The Bazaar by José André and Katsuya by Starck; multiple nightlife offerings; and high-end retail.
Exclusive Legendary Offers:
• 10 complimentary upgrades to Lux Tower rooms (all suites)
• $50,000 contracted revenue earns a one hour Hosted Wine and Champagne Reception
• $150,000 contracted revenue earns a complimentary One Day AM/PM Breaks Package
• $200,000 contracted revenue earns a private reception in the Sayers Club with in-house entertainment included
Courtesy of the Preferred Hotel Group 30/06/14
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
This independent 5 star coaching inn is located just outside Oxford, it is family owned with two sister properties – The Cary Arms in Babbacombe, Devon and Mount Cinnamon which is a boutique property in The West Indies. All the food served at the hotel is sourced from within Oxfordshire apart from the fish which is brought in fresh from Devon, to complement this they also have their own chickens and veg patch on site.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
This independent 5 star coaching inn is located just outside Oxford, it is family owned with two sister properties – The Cary Arms in Babbacombe, Devon and Mount Cinnamon which is a boutique property in The West Indies. All the food served at the hotel is sourced from within Oxfordshire apart from the fish which is brought in fresh from Devon, to complement this they also have their own chickens and veg patch on site.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
Portugal has been receiving a lot of international awards in the past few months and is a great destination for meetings and events. Take a quick look at the accolades …
Best European Country by readers of USA TODAY
“Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.”
http://goo.gl/pyB43f http://goo.gl/YP1Rm5
Number one country to travel to in 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine (Spanish Edition)
“The Portuguese night, the tastiest coffees, the delight of fado, the cataplana or cod, wines … Portugal has remained true to its history and is deep into modernity.”
http://goo.gl/OwvKQO
Porto as best European destination by European Consumers Choice
“Porto is exceptional. In more ways than one. Elected Best European Destination 2014 by the european citizens, Porto, the “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city) is history, is architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries.”
http://goo.gl/W0MzAM
10 of the world’s most underrated cities by CNN
“Lisbon is full of character and flanked by beautiful, un-crowded beaches, making it a good alternative to the touristy Algarve.”
http://goo.gl/j7CJk4
World’s top 20 places for the good life by The Telegraph
“Pretty Porto is a gourmet delight, serving everything from caldo verde, prince of cabbage soups, to spicy sausage dishes. All can be washed down by the wines of the Douro valley.”
http://goo.gl/xJIKuC