I recently supported one of our clients on site and they’ve introduced Cvent’s On Arrival Technology to make the process of checking in at event registration easier and faster.
It was really quick for the attendees themselves to search by name on an iPad, find their details, preview their badge and print it. The iPads are wirelessly connected to the printers, so the attendees took their own and put them in the badge holder and collected a lanyard.
From the staffing perspective, it saved pre-printing and badge preparation, it was quicker than finding a badge laid out on the desk and the attendees enjoyed the experience. The registration desk was clean and tidy, it was easy to make a change to the badge before printing and creating a duplicate followed the same simple procedure. There was no waste of badges being prepared for people who didn’t turn up.
The technology connects to the event app and automatically checks people in to the event. There is a counter, so we could see exactly how many people had arrived and who they were, as well as knowing who hadn’t. By using the app, the attendees could contact their colleagues, without coming back to the registration desk to check whether they were actually there!
London's First Waldorf Astoria Property to Open in Admiralty Arch in 2022
The 96-room Admiralty Arch Waldorf Astoria London – the British capital’s first hotel under the Hilton luxury brand – will be built in the iconic Admiralty Arch building, which once housed the offices of James Bond creator Ian Fleming. The hotel, scheduled to open in 2022, will have three restaurants, a spa and a rooftop bar offering sweeping views across London’s skyline. The meeting space has yet to be defined. The historic building – which opened in 1912 and served as admiralty offices, residences of senior naval officers and Ian Fleming’s offices – was designed by Aston Webb, who also designed Buckingham Palace’s facade.
Marriott International’s W lifestyle brand will occupy adjacent 19th century buildings in Rome. The redeveloped property is slated to open in 2021. The 159-room W Rome will be in the city’s Via Veneto district near the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti. The buildings were originally residences and subsequently served as a hotel, offices and government ministries.
Radisson Red opens in Cape Town and is due in Latvia in 2020
Radisson RED – Cape Town
The Radisson RED Cape Town has opened its doors in the V&A Waterfront’s newly revamped Silo District. Radisson RED’s bold, inspirational design and philosophy is set to shake-up South Africa’s staid and traditional hotel scene. “Located in Silo Six, right in the heart of the bustling Waterfront, and amidst the city’s vibrant nightlife, visiting locals and guests will experience Instagram-worthy views of both the city’s bustling harbor and its idyllic mountains.”
Radisson RED Cape Town boasts of 252 rooms and suites, a fully equipped gym, trendy OUIBar and KTCHN for a refreshing and the famed RED roof, where regular ‘Call of the Loin’ barbecue events occur on Friday afternoons.
Radisson RED – Riga
The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed the first Radisson RED in Riga, Latvia, it will be located on Elizabates iela, in the heart of the city, and is expected to open its doors by 2020. The hotel will be situated nearby to the railway station, and just ten kilometres from the largest international airport in the Baltic States.
Montague on the Gardens announces Ski Lodge return
The Montague on the Gardens has announced the return of its popular Ski Lodge experience which serves up an authentic slice of the Alps in Bloomsbury.
From Thursday November 16th until January 20th, the luxury hotel’s outdoor wood deck will transform into a festive themed alpine Ski Lodge, complete with a cosy log cabin, offering Londoners and visitors to the capital a cosy “après ski” experience in the heart of the city.
The Montague’s deck area will feature pine trees, twinkling lights, festive snowmen, ski racks and falling snow. Visitors can select from a range of après ski favourites including homemade flavoured schnapps and vodkas, such as candy cane and toffee, winter warmers like mulled wine, spiced cider and hot ‘choctails’.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
Every guest room at the Haitang Bay, Sanya, hotel has an ocean view, and 45 of those rooms feature a private balcony plunge pool. Rosewood incorporated wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements into the resort’s design, in keeping with the brand’s approach to creating serene environments that reflect the natural surroundings. A curated art collection includes pieces from a variety of international artists.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
Every guest room at the Haitang Bay, Sanya, hotel has an ocean view, and 45 of those rooms feature a private balcony plunge pool. Rosewood incorporated wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements into the resort’s design, in keeping with the brand’s approach to creating serene environments that reflect the natural surroundings. A curated art collection includes pieces from a variety of international artists.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
The 246-room Rosewood Sanya opened yesterday, the lodging company’s first property in China. The lush luxury escape occupies 40 acres on Hainan Island, overlooking the South China Sea.
Every guest room at the Haitang Bay, Sanya, hotel has an ocean view, and 45 of those rooms feature a private balcony plunge pool. Rosewood incorporated wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements into the resort’s design, in keeping with the brand’s approach to creating serene environments that reflect the natural surroundings. A curated art collection includes pieces from a variety of international artists.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
The 246-room Rosewood Sanya opened yesterday, the lodging company’s first property in China. The lush luxury escape occupies 40 acres on Hainan Island, overlooking the South China Sea.
Every guest room at the Haitang Bay, Sanya, hotel has an ocean view, and 45 of those rooms feature a private balcony plunge pool. Rosewood incorporated wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements into the resort’s design, in keeping with the brand’s approach to creating serene environments that reflect the natural surroundings. A curated art collection includes pieces from a variety of international artists.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Open First Property in China
The 246-room Rosewood Sanya opened yesterday, the lodging company’s first property in China. The lush luxury escape occupies 40 acres on Hainan Island, overlooking the South China Sea.
Every guest room at the Haitang Bay, Sanya, hotel has an ocean view, and 45 of those rooms feature a private balcony plunge pool. Rosewood incorporated wood, tribal totems and aquatic elements into the resort’s design, in keeping with the brand’s approach to creating serene environments that reflect the natural surroundings. A curated art collection includes pieces from a variety of international artists.
Rosewood Sanya is part of an integrated resort that includes the Sanya Forum, the largest convention center on the bay. The hotel itself has nearly 37,000 square feet of meeting space, which is made up of a 16,000-square-foot, pillarless grand ballroom and six function spaces. The Pavilion is another event venue on site, a residential-style facility with a large outdoor terrace looking out to the sea.
Among the property’s five restaurants and lounges is East Kitchen, a 13th-floor contemporary eatery with stunning views and sophisticated comfort food. The adjacent Lounge offers light fare, cocktails, rare wines and craft beers. Also on the 13th floor is the HAI infinity pool bar, which features panoramic ocean views to accompany its signature cocktails.
Considering an Event in Toronto? Here's some quick fire facts about the city!
Business Events Toronto recently visited Trinity as part of a mini-expo to share with us what the city has to offer and why should be considered as a Meetings and Events Destination.
Here’s some key facts about the city:
One of the top 10 Safest Cities in the World
University of Toronto 4th in the world for Medical Research
2nd Largest Financial Centre in North America & 7th in the World
4th Best City in the World to experience Culture
International and Regional Airports
UP Express direct rail link from the airport to downtown in 25 minutes
40,000 hotel rooms
90 minute drive to Niagara Falls & Niagara Wine Region
Carlson Rezidor have announced The Radisson Blu Hotel, Venice San Marco will open in late 2019.
The hotel will be located in the inner part of Venice’s San Marco district, close to Saint Mark’s Square and the luxury shopping district. The venue will have 50 bedrooms and suites many benefiting from views of the famous canal, a restaurant with outdoor terrace dining, a lounge bar and a fitness room will also be present.
Congress Centre have recently opened a new large air conditioned room next to the Congress Hall, ideal for exhibitions, catering or parallel events when booked in conjunction with the Hall. The room is a new versatile exhibition space accommodating 14 3m x 2m exhibition stands, also ideal for catering & breakout space (200 standing, 190 dining, 130 theatre style), and 17.7m long x 10.4m wide x 3.3m high.
The Congress Centre has a central London location, 2 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Court Road tube, with flexible conference, meeting & event spaces for up to 500)
Congress Centre in London opens new exhibition space
Congress Centre have recently opened a new large air conditioned room next to the Congress Hall, ideal for exhibitions, catering or parallel events when booked in conjunction with the Hall. The room is a new versatile exhibition space accommodating 14 3m x 2m exhibition stands, also ideal for catering & breakout space (200 standing, 190 dining, 130 theatre style), and 17.7m long x 10.4m wide x 3.3m high.
The Congress Centre has a central London location, 2 minutes’ walk from Tottenham Court Road tube, with flexible conference, meeting & event spaces for up to 500)
Bankside is due to open its doors in September 2018. The property will be a six storey glass building located on the south bank of the River Thames and is part of the striking One Blackfriars development.
The hotel will have 161 airy rooms and suites with ‘white cube’ spaces for meetings and events, co-working areas and a relaxed neighbourhood-style restaurant and bar with an outdoor terrace.
