Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
Etc.venues has announced the addition of another venue to its portfolio – etc.venue Monument. Set in a prime location in the heart of The City, next to the unmistakeable ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, it is located just minutes away from Bank, Monument, and Fenchurch Street stations.
Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
New etc.venue to open in Monument
Etc.venues has announced the addition of another venue to its portfolio – etc.venue Monument. Set in a prime location in the heart of The City, next to the unmistakeable ‘Walkie Talkie’ building, it is located just minutes away from Bank, Monument, and Fenchurch Street stations.
Monument offers 14,000 sqft of space spread over two floors in a contemporary design, providing the consumer with high quality meeting, training and conference space.
The venue officially opens in September, but etc.venues are offering the chance of a sneak peek in the form of showrounds from 1st August onwards.
Intercontinenal Westminster launches new restaurant concept
The five star Intercontinental Westminster Hotel has just launched a brand new concept for their restaurant. They no longer have the smokehouse menu but have moved to an English style cuisine. The décor will remain the same, but as of 1 July 2014 they have had a new chef, new menu and new concept. They have also launched a new summer Afternoon Tea menu which has a fruity feel to it, is lighter, and includes items such as smoothies and macaroons, as well as free pouring Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne!
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Missoni is no longer part of the Rezidor portfolio following a decision from the Missoni family to focus on their fashion rather than the leisure industry. Missoni will be replaced by the brand name Quorvus with three hotels currently under this name; The G & V in Edinburgh (who will be refurbishing their bedrooms next year), Symphony Style in Kuwait and The May Fair in London. By 2020 they plan to have 20 hotels in this collection, each with its own history and story.
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Rezidor launches new brands – Quorvus and Radisson Red!
Missoni is no longer part of the Rezidor portfolio following a decision from the Missoni family to focus on their fashion rather than the leisure industry. Missoni will be replaced by the brand name Quorvus with three hotels currently under this name; The G & V in Edinburgh (who will be refurbishing their bedrooms next year), Symphony Style in Kuwait and The May Fair in London. By 2020 they plan to have 20 hotels in this collection, each with its own history and story.
The first of the Radisson Red hotels will open during the middle of 2015 with 60 due to be in operation by 2020. Radisson Red will focus on the Millennia Traveller offering apartment style living in funky urban spaces.
In other news from Rezidor … The Park Inn Cardiff completed a £6m investment in their meeting space in January 2011 and the Radisson Blu Stansted Airport just finished a £7000 soft refurbishment on their Wine Tower. In support of the Stansted based hotels already excellent transport links a new train line running between Stansted and Cambridge will open on 21 July 2014! The Radisson Blu Manchester Airport refurbished 120 business class rooms in 2013 along with the business class lounge which has excellent views over the run way. They are now in phase 2 of the refurbishment of the standard bedrooms with 120 already finished and the remaining 120 to be completed by October 2014.
The Radisson Blu East Midlands Airport has been acknowledged for being the greenest hotel in the UK and Europe. They were the Green Footprint Challenge winner in 2012 which they won based on their eco-friendly initiatives including harvesting their rain water and keeping their carbon rating as low as 2, which is amazing considering most hotels have a rating of between 45-50! Their heating and power now also runs on biofuel!
Be among the first to book an event at the newest hotel in Las Vegas. Coming this August, the brand new SLS Las Vegas is a mixed-use resort and casino with more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites, and 30,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space. A stylish alternative to the Las Vegas Convention Center, SLS Las Vegas can host corporate luncheons and extravagant soirees and everything in between in its 16 meeting rooms. Other facilities include a collection of SBE’s acclaimed restaurant and nightlife brands including the restaurants The Bazaar by José André and Katsuya by Starck; multiple nightlife offerings; and high-end retail.
Exclusive Legendary Offers:
•10 complimentary upgrades to Lux Tower rooms (all suites)
•$50,000 contracted revenue earns a one hour Hosted Wine and Champagne Reception
•$150,000 contracted revenue earns a complimentary One Day AM/PM Breaks Package
•$200,000 contracted revenue earns a private reception in the Sayers Club with in-house entertainment included
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
This independent 5 star coaching inn is located just outside Oxford, it is family owned with two sister properties – The Cary Arms in Babbacombe, Devon and Mount Cinnamon which is a boutique property in The West Indies. All the food served at the hotel is sourced from within Oxfordshire apart from the fish which is brought in fresh from Devon, to complement this they also have their own chickens and veg patch on site.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
This independent 5 star coaching inn is located just outside Oxford, it is family owned with two sister properties – The Cary Arms in Babbacombe, Devon and Mount Cinnamon which is a boutique property in The West Indies. All the food served at the hotel is sourced from within Oxfordshire apart from the fish which is brought in fresh from Devon, to complement this they also have their own chickens and veg patch on site.
The hotel is set to become the first hotel in the country to install an Archimedes Screw which is a device placed in the river to generate electricity. The power generated from the screw will enable the whole Minster side of the property to be run from this power source which will be completed by September 2014.
Team building options at the venue range from fishing tuition on the river, duck racing along the river, treasure hunts, tennis or croquet!
A new addition to the hotel is their cottage offering luxurious accommodation and even a fire pit in its own private garden. They also plan to add a pool and ‘his and hers’ treatment rooms in early 2015.
Portugal has been receiving a lot of international awards in the past few months and is a great destination for meetings and events. Take a quick look at the accolades …
Best European Country by readers of USA TODAY
“Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.”
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Number one country to travel to in 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine (Spanish Edition)
“The Portuguese night, the tastiest coffees, the delight of fado, the cataplana or cod, wines … Portugal has remained true to its history and is deep into modernity.”
http://goo.gl/OwvKQO
Porto as best European destination by European Consumers Choice
“Porto is exceptional. In more ways than one. Elected Best European Destination 2014 by the european citizens, Porto, the “Cidade Invicta” (unvanquished city) is history, is architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and discoveries.”
http://goo.gl/W0MzAM
10 of the world’s most underrated cities by CNN
“Lisbon is full of character and flanked by beautiful, un-crowded beaches, making it a good alternative to the touristy Algarve.”
http://goo.gl/j7CJk4
World’s top 20 places for the good life by The Telegraph
“Pretty Porto is a gourmet delight, serving everything from caldo verde, prince of cabbage soups, to spicy sausage dishes. All can be washed down by the wines of the Douro valley.”
A magnificent cultural feast awaits at this year’s Salzburg Festival! From 18 July to 31 August visitors to this delightful city can expect 270 performances across 16 superb venues. Under Alexander Pereira’s artistic direction for the 3rd time Festival highlights include – a special performance of Der Rosenkavalier on 11 June to celebrate Richard Strauss’ 150th birthday – a new production of Don Giovanni – the world premiere of Marc-André Dalbavie’s specially commissioned opera Charlotte Salamon – London’s Little Bulb Theatre brings Alexander Scott’s highly original version of Orpheus and the traditional performance of Jedermann takes place in the Cathedral Square.
Collette Bent and Debbie Beresford with Emma Cashmore, celebrating The Vision Award for ‘Partner Organization of the Year’ from Business Events Canada
The Annual Vision Awards took place on Tuesday 20th May during IMEX 2014 for international clients and media who share a common vision “To inspire the world to explore Canada”. Trinity showed strong support to Business Events Canada and continuously pitched the destination to their clients and as a result secured a large conference in Toronto with an attendance of 1,000 delegates.
Michele Saran, Executive Director, Business Events Canada commented: “We are delighted to host the Annual Vision Awards. This special evening is a great way to honour our partners who have shown their continuous support and become Ambassadors for the Country. It is a great way for us to showcase to the meetings and incentives industry the achievements we have had as a result of building on these fantastic partnerships.”
New industry initiative Meetings Voice to showcase at the Meetings Show
Stamford-based venue finding and event management agency, Trinity Event Solutions has launched a new industry initiative called Meetings Voice. The aim of Meetings Voice is to create a professional, collaborative and forward thinking environment where event organisers can interact by sharing experiences, learning and identifying best practice.
Meetings Voice will build on the success of Trinity’s corporate forums, which have provided education on current industry subjects and given clients the opportunity to network. Attendees’ feedback has indicated that they gain great benefit from the topics, discussions and networking and as a result Trinity appointed an Advisory Board to steer the path for the development of Meetings Voice. Since December they have researched potential speakers and venues for future meetings.
Jacqui Kavanagh, Managing Director of Trinity said, “I am really excited to be able to get our clients together to form a supportive, networking group that will help them in their day-to-day jobs and also drive the industry forward. This will be the voice of our clients and not the voice of Trinity – our aim is simply to facilitate Meetings Voice and bring it to life. As it develops we will deliver education on the most requested topics in the most effective way and give a strong return on investment on our clients’.
Kate Hewitt, Publisher, venuefinder.com added: “It has been fantastic to be a part of Meetings Voice from the start, with two successful events already under our belts, I believe that this initiative will only get stronger.”
Meetings Voice representatives will be located at the venuefinder.com stand D45 at the Meetings Show (8th – 10th July, Olympia).
The Hungarian Convention Bureau reports in its newsletter that in April it had organised an international MICE Study Tour in Budapest for 49 MICE professionals from 8 countries. The HCB worked in cooperation with ten 5* hotels and four DMCs to showcase the city.
The primary aim of the study tour – beyond introducing 5* conference hotels and special event venues – was to experience the real Budapest through exciting incentive programmes as a possible destination for future international events.
News from Budapest
5 star study tour in Budapest
The Hungarian Convention Bureau reports in its newsletter that in April it had organised an international MICE Study Tour in Budapest for 49 MICE professionals from 8 countries. The HCB worked in cooperation with ten 5* hotels and four DMCs to showcase the city.
The primary aim of the study tour – beyond introducing 5* conference hotels and special event venues – was to experience the real Budapest through exciting incentive programmes as a possible destination for future international events.
