New arts, business & events venue Village Point, Manchester
The renowned Manchester interior design agency ‘NoChintz’ have been appointed to create the look for the new £250k village point development, which is due to open in Heaton Moor in late spring 2016.
The 19th century building’s, a former Conservative Club, interior restoration commenced in winter 2015 and NoChintz is set to start work on the interiors shortly.
NoChintz is to re-create and bring to life a series of show stopping space for Village Point, this will include The Ballroom, which will accommodate events for up to 200 people, The Lodge, which will host smaller events and The Hub which will provide dedicated working spaces for freelancers and small businesses.
Each space will have its own unique identity; The Ballroom will offer classic grandeur with a modern twist. The Lodge, which will host regular music nights for the public as well as private events and will have a more cutting edge look to it. The Hub has been designed with a New York feel to it, creating a sense of calm and privacy within an open plan working space.
The finished design has been devised to work across a whole host of uses from weddings to parties, conferences to acoustic nights, but still feeling seamlessly part of the overall Village Point experience.
'NoChintz' to create the look for new arts, business and events venue Village Po
The renowned Manchester interior design agency ‘NoChintz’ have been appointed to create the look for the new £250k village point development, which is due to open in Heaton Moor in late spring 2016.
The 19th century building’s, a former Conservative Club, interior restoration commenced in winter 2015 and NoChintz is set to start work on the interiors shortly.
NoChintz is to re-create and bring to life a series of show stopping space for Village Point, this will include The Ballroom, which will accommodate events for up to 200 people, The Lodge, which will host smaller events and The Hub which will provide dedicated working spaces for freelancers and small businesses.
Each space will have its own unique identity; The Ballroom will offer classic grandeur with a modern twist. The Lodge, which will host regular music nights for the public as well as private events and will have a more cutting edge look to it. The Hub has been designed with a New York feel to it, creating a sense of calm and privacy within an open plan working space.
The finished design has been devised to work across a whole host of uses from weddings to parties, conferences to acoustic nights, but still feeling seamlessly part of the overall Village Point experience.
Movenpick Hotels visited us here at the Trinity offices, great to have them! They were able to share a few key facts on Paris and Amsterdam hotel with us;
Movenpick Amsterdam
Movenpick Amsterdam City Centre was one of the official venues for the coronation of King Willem Alexander in 2013.
We pump up groundwater from 150 meters depth and use this to warm and cool the hotel.
10 years after the opening, 16 people of the opening team are still working here.
We are the first hotel in Amsterdam with Fair Trade linen and we have the exceptional Green Globe GOLD Gold Membership Certificate. (Gold Status is awarded only to Green Globe members who have been certified for 5 consecutive years and have demonstrated innovation in the responsible use of natural resources, dedication to management and staff, and contributions to local community.)
We have 27 nationalities and 50% of our management team are women. The average age in the hotel is 33.
Movenpick Paris
The Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly was originally a Club Med when it opened in the 1970s. It was an amazing resort in the best borough of Paris. What is now a landscaped garden at the centre of the hotel was originally the swimming pool!
The Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly welcomes a lot of sporting teams such as rugby. During the last 3 years, the hotel have hosted the national teams of New Zealand (All Blacks), Argentina, England and Scotland.
The Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly will launch this year the biggest presidential Suite of the area. It will be a room of 125 M2, in the 7th floor with an amazing Eiffel Tower View.
The 58 Bar & Lounge of the Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly offers the largest Champagne menu in Paris with around 100 different varieties
In 2016 the Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly hosted a Charity Brunch for the French Red Cross with the French president of the association and all the Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts managers.
The Langham Hotel, London is located in the heart of the West End and has welcomed guests for 150 years. The brand new Club Lounge was opened in August 2015 and is the largest club lounge in London. the club is inspired by private clubs of the Victorian era and redefines the club concept with exclusive access to your own private sanctuary. Guests will be able to enjoy food by Chez Roux and Cherish Finden with cocktails from tge ‘World’s Best Bar’ Artesian.
Facilities in the Langham Club include;
Spacious guest rooms and suites
Private check in and check out
Personal concierge services by Club Butlers
High speed internet access
Pressing of 3 items of clothing upon check in
The club is open between 6:30am and 10:00pm, serving buffet breakfast daily, all day refreshments, The Langham Afternoon Tea by Wedgwood and bar service for evening drinks and canapés.
Private changing facilities are available fro those requiring an early arrival or late departure.
Cavendish Venues, the purpose built meeting rooms, training venue and conference facilities in London, with their venues providing space for 2 – 250 delegates, has been award-winning 3 years in succession at the Conference Awards for Customer Service.
Cavendish Venues now have 7 central London properties, 2 new venues in Holborn with Conway Hall and De Morgan House adding to those in Tower Hill, Oxford Circus, Great Portland Street and Tottenham Court Road. The Cavendish Conference Centre, Oxfors Circus, has had an invigorating revamp of the tired Auditorium, which is ideal for AGM’s, product launches or as a lecture arena. The central London venues offer light, airy rooms with outstanding service and attention to detail for all events, the partners have over 60 years of experience between them and run operations directly from the venues, in addition to this the CEO, Tom, will call all clients after their event to ensure event satisfaction personally.
The Sandals brand will be opening their first ever high street retail experience in the heart of London. The Luxury Travel Store will further cement Sandals & Beaches’ status as industry leader.
Opening in March 2016, the new interactive store, which sees an investment of over one million pounds, will immerse visitors into the world of the Sandals & Beaches Luxury Included® concept through a range of educational and sensory experiences.
The ACC Liverpool is located on the banks of the River Mersey at the heart of the city’s iconic waterfront, after visiting us at the Trinity offices last week the ACC have four key facts to share with you.
ACC Liverpool has been voted best UK Conference Centre in the M&IT Awards for the past 3 years – testament to the amazing facilities and fantastic team working here to support your events.
Located on the world famous Liverpool waterfront in the heart of the city, it easily accessible by rail (only 2 hours 9 mins from London direct), car and plane (2 international airports within a 40 minute drive).
We are the only interlinked Arena, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre in Europe. Each of our venues can operate independently or as one, offering total flexibility and versatility for your clients.
The brand new 4* Pullman Liverpool has opened, offering 216 bedrooms with direct access via a link bridge now making ACC Liverpool a residential venue!
Hidden gem for a Portuguese incentive, by Ana Pintor
Flores Village Spa and Hotel, a 4 star property in the heart of Oporto city, are winners of the Luxury Travel Guide Award.
The hotel, located in an 18th century historic building in Victoria Hill is named a World Heritage site by UNSECO, this venue you be great for incentive trips, team building or small intimate meetings. You are welcomed to the hotel with a glass of Port, as expected being in Porto, and Wine Therapy Massages are available in the Spa.
Bedrooms and suites offer stunning views over Porto and the venue is located just a short 30 minute drive from the airport.
Why Portugal for an Incentive?
Food and drink
Whether you choose exclusive restaurants or small taverns, you will find variety, quality and … a few surprises. Be sure to try the typical dishes such as ”Tripas à moda do Porto” (it is on account of this dish that Porto citizens are called “tripeiros”) and the” Francesinha”, which had everything to be a simple snack, but you will find it to be much more than that. Be amazed by our wine lists, and make sure to focus on our national wines, particularly those who depart from Porto to the rest of the world: the renowned Douro wines.
Porto has always been a town of cafes. Places like Majestic or Guarany, or others, less impressive to the sight, but equally stage to passionate conversations and intense gatherings. Now Porto is also a city of bars and clubs, where the act of having a drink or dancing gets along well with those who prefer just to stroll among the small crowd that gathers in the area of Galerias de Paris. There you will find bars to suit every taste and many of them don’t even charge entrance fees. Choose the ambience that most suits you.
Historic City
When roaming through the city you will find many buildings and monuments perpetuating the history of the city and its golden ages, from medieval times, through the Baroque era, until it turned into the cosmopolitan metropolis that prides itself on what it is today. Some of the most striking are the Cathedral, at the top of the hill where the medieval borough started to grow, or the Tower of Clérigos, by architect Nicolou Nazoni, which is one of the best examples of the height of the Baroque period. Be sure to also visit the S.Bento Railway Station and the Stock Exchange Palace.
E-Bike
Cycle around the city of Porto by renting out an E-bike, they come with a battery operated engine so it’s perfect to get around without getting too tired, it’s environmentally friendly, and you are accepted onto the subway train ‘Metro do Porto’.
Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Port Wine
Enjoy an informative tour of its famous lodges at Vila Nova de Gaia. During the tour the visitor will be given the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Port wine, as well as that of the House of Taylor’s – now in its fourth century – making it one of the oldest Port companies. Upon completing the tour, guests will taste three Port wines: Chip Dry – Extra Dry White, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) and Tawny 10 year old in the elegant Library Room. Afterwards, relax on the terrace, which has magnificent views over the city of Oporto. Price per person: €7.00 (no reservations required)
Rent-a-car
Flores Village Spa have a partnership with Mercedes-Benz so pre-book a rented car and you can choose from their city fleet to get around the city in comfort. The car will be available at the airport on your arrival.
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Hayes – Opening April 2016
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Hayes hotel is located just 20 minutes away from London Heathrow Airport and also conveniently located by the M4.
The hotel offers 170 spacious guest rooms all fitted with the latest amenities and facilities. With four event spaces , the largest being able to accommodate up to 120 delegates, the meeting area is perfect for any type of meeting or event.
The Intercontinental at the o2 opened just 6 weeks ago, this hotel is a fantastic addition to Greenwich which is located directly behind the o2 arena and about a 5-10 minute walk from North Greenwich tube station. The hotel is packed full of history and interesting nautical artefacts which are links to the location’s trading history and it actually makes sitting in the reception and bar area very interesting and different to a “regular” hotel lobby.
The dedicated conference centre is vast and includes the Arora Ballroom which is absolutely spectacular, very large and can fit up to just shy of 1700 cabaret. It is stunning and yet very functional.
One of the venues great spaces, is the Clipper bar which offers light, bright area perfect for afternoon tea breakout or cocktails. The food in the hotel also has a slight Asian twist, another nice link to the area’s history offers a private dining room fitting up to 24 in the fine dining restaurant.
The Intercontinental’s official launch is likely to be around March/April time when the finishing touches are all completed.
