Public spaces and the centre’s two largest halls, the Congress Hall and the Forum Hall, are being refurbished. The halls will get upgraded seating, new lighting and high-tech A/V technology. The centre also is adding 180 Wi-Fi points and 2,000 data slots throughout the building. A navigation system also is being developed for the building to allow participants to find their way with ease.
The Prague Congress Centre has launched a renovation of its meeting spaces and upgrades to its A/V capabilities, Internet connection and more. The project is scheduled for completion November 2017. The centre offers more than 140,000 square feet of exhibit space and can accommodate up to 9,300 delegates.
Public spaces and the centre’s two largest halls, the Congress Hall and the Forum Hall, are being refurbished. The halls will get upgraded seating, new lighting and high-tech A/V technology. The centre also is adding 180 Wi-Fi points and 2,000 data slots throughout the building. A navigation system also is being developed for the building to allow participants to find their way with ease.
Prague Congress Centre Begins Renovation
The Prague Congress Centre has launched a renovation of its meeting spaces and upgrades to its A/V capabilities, Internet connection and more. The project is scheduled for completion November 2017. The centre offers more than 140,000 square feet of exhibit space and can accommodate up to 9,300 delegates.
Public spaces and the centre’s two largest halls, the Congress Hall and the Forum Hall, are being refurbished. The halls will get upgraded seating, new lighting and high-tech A/V technology. The centre also is adding 180 Wi-Fi points and 2,000 data slots throughout the building. A navigation system also is being developed for the building to allow participants to find their way with ease.
Looking for something different for your event in Geneva?
The Campagnie Generale de Navigation (CGN) fleet of boats in Geneva has just relaunched two of their Epoque boats into their fleet. These boats have been fully renovated and are able to fit 560 passengers on each, making a fantastic alternative for a unique event on Lake Geneva.
Their are also other boats which can be hired to fit groups up to 100 for a cocktail reception but the boats can also be used for conferences, seminars and exhibition whilst soaking up the beautiful views of the Lake Geneva landscape!
Novotel London Stansted opened its doors to guests this month. It is located near to Stansted Airport, the fastest growing airport in the UK. The hotel is re-branding from a Hilton to Novotel, and has undergone a considerable refurbishment of the 250 bedrooms, restaurant and bar, 8 conference spaces, gym and leisure facilities.
Novotel London Stansted opens at Stansed Airport
Novotel London Stansted opened its doors to guests this month. It is located near to Stansted Airport, the fastest growing airport in the UK. The hotel is re-branding from a Hilton to Novotel, and has undergone a considerable refurbishment of the 250 bedrooms, restaurant and bar, 8 conference spaces, gym and leisure facilities.
Le Méridien Visconti Rome opens following £15 million refurbishment
The 240-room Le Méridien Visconti Rome has debuted in the Eternal City’s Prati district, following a £15 million renovation and conversion of the former Visconti Palace Hotel. The project involved upgrades to the former property’s guest rooms and public spaces, including the addition of Le Méridien’s signature lobby concept, the Hub, and the Longitude 12 Bar & Bistrot.
For groups, the property offers 10 meeting rooms, including a 1,830-square-foot ballroom, plus a rooftop terrace.
9 new hotels to open by 2020 from The Dream Hotel Group
The Dream Hotel Group have released plans to open 9 new hotels across the world.Currently they have 17 properties, with 16 in the pipeline already these additional 9 bring their full portfolio to 42.
The Tamburlaine opened in Cambridge on the 20th March 2017 and is the first hotel in the UK from the Irish O’Callaghan hotel group. This hotel brings a luxury and sophisticated feel and is located a few minutes walk from the train station and close to the city centre. There are 155 bedrooms and it also has a range of different and well decorated meeting spaces with high tech AV equipment catering for up to 120 delegates.
Shangri-La expands their portfolio of hotels into Melbourne
The luxury brand of hotels Shangri-La are opening their fourth Australian hotel in downtown Melbourne. Set to open in 2022 the hotel will be a high-rise building in the heart of the city’s business district, boasting some beautiful views of the World Heritage Carlton Gardens.
The hotel will feature: 500 guest bedrooms, a sky lobby, various food and beverage outlets, leisure facilities as well as a “stae-of-the-art” ballroom for meetings and events.
Shangri-La expands their portfolio of hotels into Melbourne
The luxury brand of hotels Shangri-La are opening their fourth Australian hotel in downtown Melbourne. Set to open in 2022 the hotel will be a high-rise building in the heart of the city’s business district, boasting some beautiful views of the World Heritage Carlton Gardens.
The hotel will feature: 500 guest bedrooms, a sky lobby, various food and beverage outlets, leisure facilities as well as a “stae-of-the-art” ballroom for meetings and events.
CIPS appoints Trinity as their venue finding partner
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has appointed Trinity Event Solutions as their venue finding partner for a three year period. The contract was awarded following a five way pitch and is estimated to include an average of 140 venue bookings each year.
Trinity will be sourcing and booking UK and International venues and handling multiple level negotiation support for the Institute. Venue bookings will be from several departments within CIPS and will facilitate training courses, examinations, graduation events, networking events and accommodation.
Scott Lewis, procurement officer, CIPS said: Trinity Event Solutions really stood out to us; they are a really good cultural fit with our organisation, and we warmed to their attitude and way of working. They have a great CSR policy and staff ethos, which again fits with our approach. Trinity demonstrated excellence in the procurement process too, matching our current methods and procedures and therefore facilitating a smooth transition. We will greatly enjoy working with the Trinity team.
Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO, Trinity Event Solutions said: Our venue finding process is completely transparent so it is very appealing to a procurement department. The continued investment we make in technology and the creative approach we take to venue finding also makes us standout. We will be using our venue expertise, contract negotiation experience and local area knowledge to find CIPS the right venues for their events in order to support their team to create the very best events possible. We are very much looking forward to working in partnership with the many different departments throughout CIPS.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Hotel de la Paix in Switzerland; built in 1865 and with Lake Geneva on the doorstep, this Ritz-Carlton property still retains reminders of its original Italian architecture.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Hotel de la Paix in Switzerland; built in 1865 and with Lake Geneva on the doorstep, this Ritz-Carlton property still retains reminders of its original Italian architecture.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Great Hotels of the World, a leading representation company for independent and branded hotels has recently expanded in several different countries by adding new properties to its portfolio:
Hotel de la Paix in Switzerland; built in 1865 and with Lake Geneva on the doorstep, this Ritz-Carlton property still retains reminders of its original Italian architecture.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
Great Hotels of the World expands with new properties in Spain, Italy and more
Great Hotels of the World, a leading representation company for independent and branded hotels has recently expanded in several different countries by adding new properties to its portfolio:
Hotel de la Paix in Switzerland; built in 1865 and with Lake Geneva on the doorstep, this Ritz-Carlton property still retains reminders of its original Italian architecture.
Manotel N’vY in Switzerland; a trendy address in downtown Geneva, this urban chic property is home to a range of intimate meeting spaces with excellent technical specifications.
Manotel Hotel Royal in Switzerland; this neoclassical hotel is located at the heart of the city near the banks of Lac Léman.
Toscana Resort Il Castelfalfi in Italy; opened in March 2017, the hotel offers a huge range of meeting rooms in a stunning Tuscan setting
Porto Carras in Greece; surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meliton and the blue waters of the Toroneos Gulf, this resort boasts the largest conference hall in the region, as well as a tennis club, marina, and Greece’s largest organic vineyard.
Only You Atocha in Spain; just metres from Retiro Park in the centre of Madrid, the hotel features interior design by Lázaro Rosa Violán and a spectacular roof-top terrace.
