Currently the Centre has 20 halls with a total exhibition space of 13,000 metres squared, as well as 50 meeting rooms with capacities to fit between 20 to 2,764.
Prague Congress Centre Set For Development
New Sydney Venue Opens
The Sydney ICC has recently opened, with 378,000 square feet of exhibition space, 86,400 square feet of meeting space and 54,000 square feet of an open-air event deck. There are three theatres, the 2,500 seat Darling Harbour Theatre, the 1,000 seat Pyrmont Theatre, and the ICC Sydney Theatre which can seat up to 8,000 delegates. Outside the venue, Tumbalong Park features an amphitheatre and events space for up to 11,000 delegates. The venue had a total project cost of $1.3 billion.
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Two New Hipotels In Playa De Palma, Mallorca
Hipotels Hotels & Resorts is extending its hotel supply in Mallorca with the addition of two new establishments located less than 200 meters from the sea, with all the high quality standards characteristic of the company. Both the Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma (4-star hotel) and the Hipotels Playa de Palma Palace (5-star) will have an outdoor pool with a terrace, Bali beds, free Wi-Fi throughout the entire establishment, a buffet restaurant featuring a variety of regional and international dishes, a poolside snack bar, a lobby bar, a spa with a heated pool, sauna, steam room, massages and treatments, a gym, a car park, daily entertainment, shows and a long list of services designed exclusively to guarantee a perfect stay.
The 600 rooms will offer views of the sea, garden or pool, depending on their location, and the complex will also include a convention centre featuring 4 large convention halls fully equipped with the finest audiovisual material.
Four Seasons Announce New European Hotels
Two Four Seasons properties will open in France in late 2017. The Four Seasons Megève will face onto Mont Blanc, and will have 55 bedrooms as the base of the Mont d’Arbois in the French Alps. Nearby, in the medieval village of Mont d’Arbois, a collection of existing chalets will be renovated and turned into the Chalet Du Mont d’Arbois Megève.
Between the two hotels, guests will have access to four dining outlets, and an 18-hole golf course. The project is being executed in partnership with Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, a lifestyle company with family links to the area.
Two Four Seasons properties will open in France in late 2017. The Four Seasons Megève will face onto Mont Blanc, and will have 55 bedrooms as the base of the Mont d’Arbois in the French Alps. Nearby, in the medieval village of Mont d’Arbois, a collection of existing chalets will be renovated and turned into the Chalet Du Mont d’Arbois Megève.
Between the two hotels, guests will have access to four dining outlets, and an 18-hole golf course. The project is being executed in partnership with Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, a lifestyle company with family links to the area.
New Technology At Protur Biomar Gran Hotel &Amp; Spa
The 5-star Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa has recently refurbished its facilities to enhance its services with the latest technology which includes a new 5×3 m LED screen in the large auditorium, which enables the hotel to transmit image sensations in a way that was unimaginable until now. The grand auditorium, with a surface area of more than 400 m2 and ceilings up to 8.5 m high, has a movable stage to adapt to the needs of any event.
The hotel has nine conference halls of different sizes, as well as numerous multi-purpose rooms for the perfect event: whether outdoors at the poolside, in the gardens or on the terraces, you will always find the ideal backdrop.
Located just 300 meters from the beach of Sa Coma, the Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa has 216 fully equipped modern rooms and five special thematic restaurants, to accommodate gala dinners of up to 400 guests, both indoors and outdoors
15 Hotels Opening In Hamburg This Year
In addition to the Elbphilharmonie, philharmonic hall opening on 11th January (pictured), 15 hotels are set to launch in Hamburg during 2017 adding a total of over 2,300 rooms to the local market. Ranging from three to five stars they are located all across town. Many of them offer meeting and event spaces and these are some of the new hotspots:
The Fontenay Hamburg
Located on the shores of the Alster lake in the heart of the city this hotel is a member of Leading Hotels of the world. There are 110 bedrooms and four meeting rooms, the largest has capacity for 120 theatre-style
Sir Nikolai Hotel
Sir Nikolai will offer 94 luxury guest rooms, suites and residences and it is a member of Design Hotels. The meeting space is to be confirmed, although there is a Spa, a Creative Space and Asian Kitchen & Bar, a contemporary eating venue serving Asian secrets infused with Peruvian spices.
Holiday Inn Hamburg − City Nord
Due to open in March, this hotel will have 297 bedrooms and 12 meeting rooms.
The One Barcelona Opening On 16Th January
A new 5*GL hotel is opening on 16th January. Part of the H10 group, the One is located close to Passeig de Gràcia and has 89 guest rooms & suites.
There are two meeting rooms, both with natural daylight, which are contemporary in style. Combined the capacity is 60 in theatre-style or as two separate rooms 36 and 18 in each.
There is a roof-top terrace with views over the city.
Official Opening Of The Gran Meliá Palacio De Los Duques Hotel
In December Madrid officially welcomed a new luxury establishment into its fold: the Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques. The hotel is located in the building which, in the 1990s, housed the Ambassador Hotel. The Mallorcan chain gave it a complete overhaul, salvaging to the greatest extent possible the architectural features of the former Neo-Renaissance palace the hotel was built over, while introducing a contemporary flair. The hotel is located in a building which was once the Convent of Santo Domingo and the palace of residence of the Duke of Granada de Ega.
Thanks to the extraordinary work of architects Álvaro and Adriana Sans, in close collaboration with the Directorate General of Cultural Heritage of Madrid and with over 20 million euros invested to date, Meliá Hotels International has designed a unique hotel that recreates the former ducal mansion and brings to life the historical gardens and magical stables of years gone by.
In addition to being a hotel and destination for high-end travellers from all over the world, Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques aspires to become a new social and gastronomic hub in Madrid. To this end it offers its visitors a rooftop terrace with pool, jacuzzi and the best panoramic views of the city, as well as an interesting range of culinary options, including the restaurants Coroa (international cuisine open 24 hours), Montmartre (French-Spanish cuisine and wine bar) and a signature restaurant, Dos Cielos Madrid, helmed by famous Spanish chefs Sergio and Javier Torres.
Great Reasons To Hold Your Event In Paris In 2017
There are a lot of good reasons to hold your events in Paris, not only the speedy ,Eurostar service from London, so take a look at what’s new for 2017:
Enjoy a magical gastronomic experience
Visit the magnificent Palace of Versailles, where the newly-renovated Pavillon Dufour is home to Ore, the restaurant belonging to chef Alain Ducasse. In the daytime it’s a delightful contemporary cafe and an exceptional restaurant in the evening, is a perfect showcase for French art de vivre with a breathtaking view of the Royal Courtyard. The venue is available for partial or full private hire, for up to 124 people.
Plan an event at the heart of the first eco-responsible space
The Fondation GoodPlanet – Domaine de Longchamp, an impressive eco-responsible event venue working in partnership with the Noctis Group. It consists of a 2,400 m² chateau comprising two pavilions (400 m² and 800 m²) and a medieval tower. Situated in the middle of the Bois de Boulogne, it is dedicated to tackling ecological challenges and the challenges of living together in a better way. Awareness of these issues is raised through a programme of art events, educational and country itineraries, as well as accessible food (cooking schools, food trucks).
The chateau has a large room (506 m²) on the ground floor that can accommodate up to 900 people, with an adjoining terrace (200 m²). The first and second floors have large galleries presenting numerous works of art. On the first floor, a 96-seat auditorium is available for your conferences. Around the venue is a wooded 3.5 acre park, surrounded by a water course. There is also a fully-modular outdoor space (1,000 m²) for your events. What’s more, on sunny days, the Clairière (a huge green space) provides a ‘rustic’ lounge space, an area with a bar/food trucks, and a stage area with sound and lighting.
Connect with nature
Villages Nature will open in spring 2017 and is quite simply a new way of life. From apartments to cottages, in the village or by the lake, this new accommodation concept offers 3 ranges of accommodation: Cocoon VIP, Country Premium and Clan Comfort. Your stay includes free and unlimited access to five worlds: Aqualagon (a huge 9,000 m² water park), BelleVie Farm, the Extraordinary Gardens (devoted to Earth, Fire, Air and Water), the Forest of Legends with outdoor games and treehouses, and the Lakeside Promenade with its hanging gardens and pleasant areas to stroll, have something to eat or do some shopping.
Celebrate 25 years of Disneyland Paris during a corporate event
The Disneyland Paris theme park is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Plan your event at the brand new 7,200 m² Disney Events Arena (by Disney Business Solutions Paris), entirely redesigned to adapt to all types of configurations (up to 6,000 people for a cocktail reception). For your next team building event, let ‘the force be with you’ by attending the new night-time Star Wars show ‘A Galactic Celebration’, or a private show during the private hire of the Park. For a totally immersive experience, your private evening becomes a veritable journey into a far-off galaxy. Take advantage of a galactic cocktail party or dinner with a DJ from outer space and the presence of iconic characters.
A new cultural space – Grand Musée du Parfum
A true symbol of French art de vivre, and the former couture house of Christian Lacroix, the Grand Musée du Parfum opened in December 2016 within a 1,400 m² Parisian hôtel particulier, in the 8th arrondissement. This new institution offers an visit that is both educational fun and immersive to learn all about the mysteries of the world of perfume and the perfume making process. The Museum also has numerous spaces available for private hire: the ‘Suite’ space can host 12 people for a sit-down meal and 20 people for a cocktail reception. The 3rd floor, with 2 meeting rooms and a gallery, accommodates 50 people. The White Club can host 50 people for a sit-down meal and 80 people for a cocktail reception. It is possible to privately hire the entire Museum and the garden for an outdoor event.
Take in a concert or sporting fixture
The recently renovated AccorHotels Arena (formerly Bercy), a show and sporting venue, has an exciting programme of events lined up for you in 2017! Look out for the pop/R & B concert phenomenon The Weekend (28 February 2017), the return of Phil Collins to the stage (from 18 to 23 June 2017) and a one-off concert by Elton John, in Paris (1 December 2017). On the sporting scene, enjoy the World Handball Championship (from 11 to 29 January 2017) or the World Ice Hockey Championship (from 5 to 21 May 2017). Wrestling competitors will be competing in the World Championship (from 21 to 26 August 2017). The venue has a new 2,000 m² lobby and large spaces given over to catering and entertainment. The 8 spaces available for private hire can host between 20 and 450 people for conferences, cocktail parties and business seminars.
Admire the works of Vermeer at Musée du Louve
‘The Sphinx of Delft’, a reference to Vermeer, conveys an enigmatic and solitary image of the artist. The Louvre Museum is devoting an exhibition from 22 February to 22 May 2017 to the who painted the famous paintings Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Milkmaid. You will learn how Vermeer and his contemporaries admired and took inspiration from one another between 1650 and 1675. The museum has spaces available for private hire for events: cocktail receptions, gala evenings, prize givings, talks … It also offers private visits of the permanent collections, (which cover 73,000 m²), for a privileged experience!
New transit facilities at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Go to Hall L of Terminal 2E to enjoy a rest for a few hours or overnight. The Instant Paris (YOTELAIR) 4,500 m² space provides places to relax/sleep without having to leave the airport thanks to its air-side hotel with 80 ‘cabin’ rooms boasting modern and functional design. Travellers in transit, for at least 3 hours, can also benefit from the 4,500 m² Instant Paris facilities: a dining area offering fair-trade and organic culinary flavours from around the world; a lounge area with a giant screen to keep up to date with the latest news, major sporting events and short films about Paris. Plus, there is a library with more than 300 international books, and comfy chairs to relax in and enjoy a coffee whilst reading the national and international press on self-service tablets. With automatic registration terminals, hi-tech walls, automatic light system and high-speed Wi-Fi … You’ll find everything for a comfortable stop-over!