May 2016 - EDGE Venues

31st May 2016

New Belfast Waterfront Venue Now Open

If you haven’t considered Belfast for your next event, then now is the perfect time as the new Belfast Waterfront venue is now open!

After an investment of £29.5m funded by Belfast City Council, the European Regional Development Fund, through the EU Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland, a new 7,000m2 purpose built venue now stands in the heart of Belfast.

The new Waterfront venue houses over 30 diverse spaces which can accommodate up to 5,000 delegates at any one time. The venue has a 2,000 seat auditorium, 17 meeting rooms for 10 to 200 delegates and 2 interconnecting multipurpose halls spanning over 2,500m2. Each of the halls can be sub-divided into smaller spaces making the venue perfect for large events needing additional syndicate spaces. A on a nice day delegates can enjoy the 2 exterior terraces with stunning riverside views. The venue is located just a few minutes’ walk from the train station and a 5 minute drive from the Airport. All in all this is an exciting new addition to the Belfast area and well worth considering as a new destination.

27th May 2016

Wallacespace Spitalfields To Open In Mid-June

In keeping with our fondness for converted Victorian warehouses it will offer the same well-crafted, flexible spaces as our existing buildings. You’ll still find all the details that make Wallacespace so special: creative, dynamic environments for clearer thinking, great food and a genuine commitment to ‘can-do’ service.

All of the rooms have air conditioning + lots of natural daylight. As always with Wallacespace, the rates we quote are fully inclusive, with no nasty hidden extras.

Wallacespace Spitalfields to open in mid-June

Wallacespace Spitalfields is opening this summer on Artillery Lane, just around the corner from the bustling street markets of Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane and a 2 minute walk from the transport connections of Liverpool Street station.

All of the rooms have air conditioning + lots of natural daylight. As always with Wallacespace, the rates we quote are fully inclusive, with no nasty hidden extras.

26th May 2016

Movies At Madame Tussauds

Merlin Events have launched a new movie themed venue named Movies at Madame Tussauds. Madame Tussauds has large space for meetings for up to 1,000 guests but this new addition adds something a little different with the event being themed around Hollywood movie hits. The space can accommodate up to 80 delegates for a seated dinner or 120 for a drinks reception whilst also having use of a private screening room.

26th May 2016

The Fontainebleau Miami – A Great Hotel For A Large Group

Last week we were in Miami for a client’s conference at the Fontainebleau Hotel, which is located on Miami Beach, only a 20 minute transfer from the Miami International Airport. It is an art-deco style, luxury hotel with a total of 1,504 bedrooms. The group we were with had 900 attendees and this hotel is ideal as there are three ballrooms and more than 40 smaller meeting rooms for break out sessions. The ballrooms can be used for plenary sessions and private dining. As we were there for three days it was important that the group had a change of room for different meals and there is a large amount of outside space, which meant that we could have lunches and dinners outside, to enjoy the lovely weather. See above for a picture from the pool party.

Miami has lots of top end restaurants and the group went on a dine-around as well as an offsite dinner at the Perez Art Museum. They were also able to have some time for activities and could go on a trip to the Everglades, bike tour of the Art Deco district, culinary tour of Little Havanna, segways in the Winwood art and design area, take part in a catamaran regatta, paddle boarding or kayaking.

Call us for more information on 01780 484050

25th May 2016

The Palace Manchester Relaunch Event Space

The Palace in Manchester has recently relaunched its event conference, meetings and events spaces as part of a multi-million-pound refurbishment. All 17 meeting and private dining spaces have been fully restored and upgraded to combine modern technology and contemporary décor whilst keeping the venues classic Edwardian features. The Art Deco ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 guests seated, and can work in connection with the Whitworth room, which has original tiled features and columns. This can work as a pre-function space or a standalone room for up to 450 delegates. The director’s suite on the second floor has also been fully restored and rejuvenated to provide a setting for board meetings, exclusive parties and receptions for up to 100 guests.

25th May 2016

Vienna Highly Placed In Industry Figures

Leading congress destination Vienna put in yet another strong showing in the 2015 statistics published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), claiming fourth place worldwide. The international congress stats just released by ICCA for 2015 see fourth spot going to the Austrian capital. With a total of 178 events, the city ranked only behind Berlin (195), Paris (186) and Barcelona (180). Christian Mutschlechner, head of the Vienna Convention Bureau (VCB) at the Vienna Tourist Board explained: ” This latest success reflects the growth achieved by Vienna’s meetings industry in 2015. At EUR 1,068m, Vienna’s contribution to nationwide induced economic impact passed the one billion euro mark for the first time in 2015.

Meetings and congresses in Vienna also set a new all-time record for overnight stays, at 1.7 million bednights for the year. The survey is an important industry barometer and benchmark for the Vienna Convention Bureau as it confirms the city’s standing among its international peers.” Fifth place in the ICCA ranking was shared by London and Madrid (with 171 events each), followed by Singapore (156), Istanbul (148), Lisbon (145) and Copenhagen (138). Broken down by country, Austria ranked 14th overall, with 258 events. First place was claimed by the USA (925) followed by Germany (667) and Spain (572).

24th May 2016

New Five-Star Boutique Hotel In Barcelona

Ohla Eixample is the newest addition to Barcelona’s modern architecture scene. The unique hotel which opened on 25th April features a striking and contemporary façade, made using advanced technology. Guests can enjoy the panoramic views of the bustling Barcelona streets outside, in complete privacy.

Each of the accommodations is urban yet elegant, and feature comfortable furnishings, desks, rainfall showers, and exceptional amenities such as a mini bar and complimentary WiFi.

Ohla Eixample boasts an enviable rooftop terrace, complete with an outdoor swimming pool and cocktail bar. Take in the views of the city day or night. Guests are welcome to unwind in the hotel lounge or book a massage in the relaxing wellness facilities. All the best Barcelona has to offer waits just outside the hotel doors. Legendary attractions, world-class shopping, sandy beaches, and more are minutes away from Ohla Eixample.

23rd May 2016

Courthouse Hotel Opens In Shoreditch

Our philosophy is simple, embodying West End service and culture, in our favourite part of town – Shoreditch.

Located in the centre of Shoreditch, famed for its buzzing nightlife and eccentric charm. The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch couples the grandeur of a Grade II listed Baroque styled building, with a laid-back personalised service, forming the perfect alchemy. With 128 guest rooms and suites, complimentary Wi-Fi, a unique restaurant concept, 3 bars including a roof top bar, 10 event spaces, a 196 seat screening room, a 2-lane bowling alley, a luxurious spa, swimming pool, fitness centre and an elegant lobby, the hotel offers a dynamic social hub where guests and discerning locals can work, relax, and soak in a new Shoreditch experience.

20th May 2016

Canopy Reykjavik City Centre, Iceland

Canopy Reykjavik City Centre, Iceland will be opening in July 2016, and as the first hotel in the world to open under the Canopy brand, the hotel will be a lifestyle hotel in the heart of a vibrant neighbourhood. The hotel will have 101 guest rooms in total, set across six connected houses. Guests will be provided with a local treat at check-in and will be encouraged to take two wheels and explore the vibrant streets – the hotel will provide the bikes. The rooms and suites will be styled in shades of ocean and volcanic rock and guests will be able to enjoy a local artisanal breakfast and caffeine in Canopy Central, the hotel’s lobby area. The hotel will feature one meeting room for up to 30 people.

12th May 2016

Doubletree By Hilton Wroclaw, Poland Set To Open In May 2016

Doubletree by Hilton Wroclaw is due to open in May 2016, the hotel will be located in the heart of the city and in the futuristic OVO Wroclaw complex which houses exclusive shops, a health center, a spa, restaurants and a casino.

The hotel will be the epitome of urban living, with unique architecture and stunning interior design. It will feature 189 guest rooms and 7 meeting rooms with the largest room being for up to 350 people.