5 Fast Facts About Vienna


 

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

  • Living standards to die for: Vienna is the world’s most liveable city, for the 6th year in a row (Mercer Quality of Living Survey)

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

  • The wisdom of the crowd: Vienna is one of the world’s leading meeting destinations, always in the top 4 ranking of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)

  • Living standards to die for: Vienna is the world’s most liveable city, for the 6th year in a row (Mercer Quality of Living Survey)

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

Vienna is one of the top M&E destinations in Europe, please see below for 5 x key points why Vienna works well for a range of events:

  • The wisdom of the crowd: Vienna is one of the world’s leading meeting destinations, always in the top 4 ranking of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)

  • Living standards to die for: Vienna is the world’s most liveable city, for the 6th year in a row (Mercer Quality of Living Survey)

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

Vienna is one of the top M&E destinations in Europe, please see below for 5 x key points why Vienna works well for a range of events:

  • The wisdom of the crowd: Vienna is one of the world’s leading meeting destinations, always in the top 4 ranking of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)

  • Living standards to die for: Vienna is the world’s most liveable city, for the 6th year in a row (Mercer Quality of Living Survey)

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

5 Fast Facts about Vienna
5 Fast Facts about Vienna

Vienna is one of the top M&E destinations in Europe, please see below for 5 x key points why Vienna works well for a range of events:

  • The wisdom of the crowd: Vienna is one of the world’s leading meeting destinations, always in the top 4 ranking of ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)

  • Living standards to die for: Vienna is the world’s most liveable city, for the 6th year in a row (Mercer Quality of Living Survey)

  • Meetings expertise: The Vienna Convention Bureau now has eight Certified Meeting Professionals (CMP). No other European convention bureau has so many employees who have earned this special quality seal. The Certified Meeting Professional program is run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC).
  • Big capacity, smaller city: Vienna offers impressive meeting and event facilities in a concentrated area, with 3 conference centres, for up to 30,000 pax, over 33,000 hotel rooms, more than 150 impressive venues, and over 7,400 bars and restaurants. And that all within a city with only 1.8 million inhabitants!

  • Time is money: Around 2 hours by air from most EU capitals, just 20 minutes (taxi) or 16 minutes (City Airport Train) from the airport to the city centre


 

Sheffield’S Four Star Boutique Hotel – Leopold Hotel Sheffield

Sheffield's Four Star Boutique Hotel - Leopold Hotel Sheffield
Sheffield's Four Star Boutique Hotel – Leopold Hotel Sheffield

The Leopold Hotel Sheffield part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and built on the former site of a Grade II listed Boys Grammar School, making it Sheffield’s only four star boutique hotel. The hotel is centrally located in Leopold Square amongst a selection of upmarket bars and restaurants. 


This bespoke venue offers 90 fully air-conditioned bedrooms where you will find an elegant blend of contemporary and traditional designs backed by the latest technology. From the highest quality Egyptian linens to the built in I-Pod docking stations in the bedrooms. 


Meetings and conferences can be selected from any of the 4 conferencing rooms on offer, each again mix the modern with the old to become a highly functional yet memorable backdrop to any delegate gathering. Private dining is available and the venue are able to cater for drinks party’s as well as a whole host of celebratory events


Brighton New Unique Event Space – I360 Observation Tower

Brighton new unique event space - I360 Observation Tower
Brighton new unique event space – I360 Observation Tower

Brighton is gaining a brand new and very unique event space with its I360 Observation Tower this summer. The tower itself is the world’s first vertical cable car which takes guests up into the skies to reach 450 ft above ground level where you can enjoy 360 degree views of the skyline. The Glass pod can be hired exclusively to fit up to 156 theatre or up to 200 for a drinks reception with views that stretch as far as 26 miles across the city and onto the sea.


The venue also benefits from 5 other meeting rooms as well as the observation tower which have a capacity up to 200 theatre and being in such a prime location means other well-known hotels are also closeby such as the Hilton Metropole or the Grand Hotel whilst the Brighton Conference Centre is also a stone’s throw away.


There is also the option to use the venue for team building activities including abseiling down the observation tower or making use of the Brighton beach for other fun activities.


Bookings are being made from September 2016.


Hertfordshire Hotel Completes Refurbishment

Hertfordshire hotel completes refurbishment
Hertfordshire hotel completes refurbishment
The White Hart Welwyn has recently completed a total refurbishment of the hotel. The property, offers a restaurant, one meeting room, and a small number of bedrooms, and can be well suited to smaller intimate meetings. The function room is the former court house of Welwyn, and can seat up to 20 delegates in a boardroom style, or 40 for a reception. The refurbishment was announced in December 2015, along with a change in ownership taking effect in January 2016.

Representation Company Expands Into South Asia

Representation Company expands into South Asia
Representation Company expands into South Asia
Mason Rose has recently added Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, an Indian hotel group with 9 locations across the country. Since the company was founded in 1983 by Late Capt. C. P. Krishnan Nair, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has grown to comprise a collection of nine award-winning luxury hotels, spread across key destinations in India. These properties celebrate the country’s diverse geography and rich architectural history. Locations include New Delhi, Udaipur,  Goa, and Chennai, and beyond. The properties range from a convention hotel in Delhi to a cliff-top resort in Kerala.

Martin’S Red, Brussels – A Hotel For The Football Lover

Martin's Red, Brussels - a hotel for the football lover
Martin's Red, Brussels – a hotel for the football lover

Martin’s Red is a new hotel opening in September 2016, situated south east of Brussels and 35 minutes from the airport.  The hotel is located on the site of the Tubize National Football Center and has a Sports Bar & Grill – The Red’s – with giant screens, a fitness and massage area, and a training centre dedicated to football. The perfect meeting place for all sports lovers, amateur and professional.


The hotel will be 4-star with 79 bedrooms and 7 conference and meeting rooms.  The auditorium is the largest meeting space for 160 people with 3 translation booth.  There are 4 additional meeting rooms, 2 lounges and a banqueting room for 160 people.


Manchester Hotel Completes Refurbishment

Manchester Hotel completes refurbishment
Manchester Hotel completes refurbishment
The Village Manchester Bury has recently undergone a multi-million refurbishment of its bedrooms and meeting space, and launches them next week to the public. The refurbishment includes new technology added in the meeting rooms such as “click-share” enabling wireless presentations, as well as variable lighting. The refurbished bedrooms now include new mattresses and 49 inch wall mounted TV’s, and also feature a ‘stripe’ wall. Additionally, UpperDeck rooms now have a 55 inch wall mounted TV’s with Sky and Bluetooth sound bar.

Hotel TóTem: A New Icon In The Heart Of Madrid

Hotel Ttem: A new icon in the heart of Madrid
Hotel Ttem: A new icon in the heart of Madrid

TŌTEM, a new icon in the heart of Madrid, has opened its doors in June 2016. TŌTEM will become a focal point for the Barrio de Salamanca – home to Madrid’s best boutiques, trendiest restaurants and most buzzing bars. TŌTEM’s restaurant will be the place to eat, the bar a destination in itself, the 64 rooms and suites the most coveted in the capital.


TŌTEM is the newest addition to the Marugal Distinctive Hotel Management portfolio of boutique hotels. It will share Managing Director Pablo Carrington’s concept of simple luxury that made its sister hotels – Urso Hotel & Spa, also in Madrid, Torralbenc in Menorca and Cap Rocat in Mallorca – instant successes.


Set between the stylish Calles of Serrano, Goya and Velazquez TŌTEM will be a new paragon of style in the neighbourhood. The hotel will emerge from a restoration by Barcelona design house Corium with a sleek, elegant aesthetic throughout. Expect bedrooms with big windows and wooden floors, bathrooms with black marble – and public spaces buzzing to the beat of Madrid.




Hotels Being Refurbished In London

Hotels being refurbished in London
Hotels being refurbished in London

I recently spent the day in London to visit some hotels that are undergoing changes at the moment


Corus Hyde Park 

The Corus Hyde Park is located in central London. It’s within walking distance of Lancaster gate and Oxford Street. It’s just minutes away from Paddington station and the Heathrow Express. The Hotel has 389 bedrooms with free WI-FI throughout the Hotel. They’re going through a refurbishment at the moment with the bedrooms. I saw a room ‘before’ and ‘after’ the refurb. They certainly are looking a lot more updated. The new rooms are designed by Laura Ashley they are using the space much better in the refurbed rooms. 


The Lancaster (pictured)

The Lancaster is within walking distance of Lancaster gate and Oxford Street. It’s just minutes away from Paddington station and the Heathrow Express. The Hotel has of 411 bedrooms and is currently going through a big refurbishment.  At the moment half of the bedrooms are off being refurbed and after that the 2nd half will be done. In October the reception/lobby area is going to be refurbed and transformed completely. Everything will be completed by September 2017, so there is some disruption at the moment.  The work in the bedrooms is being completed from 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri. So if you want to sleep in a little during the week you may get disrupted by the noise!


Amba Marble Arch

The Amba Marble Arch has just gone through a big refurb. It has been made very bright and airy with lots of white walls. The reception area now consists of individual check in pods. It has a very modern feel throughout. They are hoping to update the conference rooms next year. The Hotel has 692 rooms. Before updating the rooms they made a big effort to ask all their guest’s what they would like in the rooms. They have put the top 10 things that people requested into the rooms including espresso machine, steam iron, USB ports, free mini bar with fresh milk, long mirror with a plug, smart TV, no tray charge for room service, no clutter on the vanity desk, bigger bathroom products, touch screen tablet, and comfortable beds.  

WOW! – Asking the guests what they want for the bedrooms, a no brainer!

Spacily – A New Venue In St James’S Square, London

Spacily - a new venue in St James's Square, London
Spacily – a new venue in St James's Square, London

Spacity at The Clubhouse St. James’s Square has opened 6 meeting rooms, close to Piccadilly Circuls.  The venue’s meeting rooms, all in boardroom style have capacity for 6-12 people.  These can be hired by the hour, half day or full day.  There is free tea, coffee and Wi-Fi with every room and there are several lounges for breaks between meetings.