MARCO PIERRE WHITE LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT IN BIRMINGHAM
Marco Pierre White’s first ‘English Chophouse’ opens at the Hotel La Tour in November.
Expect fresh, high quality meat cuts prepared with precision by trained craftsmen. Classics like Welsh rarebit, grilled oysters, chicken and leek pie and trout tartar will also be on the menu – served up in the luxurious surroundings of the modern four star hotel.
Recognising Birmingham’s appetite for affordable glamour Mr White’s English Chophouse brings the traditional concept of a British chophouse to contemporary diners. The celebrity chef, who’s been closely involved with developing the restaurant in the city centre’s east side, says: “Chophouses were created in London in the 18th century and became fashionable in the 1960s. Our past is our foundation, let’s not forget that.
Information on Hotel La Tour: Located in the east side of the city centre, next to iconic shopping destinations like the Bullring and Selfridges, contemporary and elegant Hotel La Tour offers the perfect accommodation whether travelling for business or leisure.
With 174 lavish bedrooms all with walk in rain showers featuring touch screen temperature controls, a huge buffet style breakfast, stylish bar with electric atmosphere and its new Marco Pierre White Chophouse restaurant, Hotel La Tour is a true destination hotel.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending IBTM 2015 in Barcelona as a hosted buyer, together with my colleagues Paula, Amy and Tracy. Attending my first major event it was great to engage with the many nations and venues in the industry all willing to share their experiences and knowledge.
This was an exhibition on a huge scale. A full schedule of meetings and destination presentations to attend, each with valuable information to give, for myself and my client, including company/hotel updates and visions for the upcoming year. Also I got the chance to meet up with some unscheduled appointments when I had a bit of time to spare.
Being hosted by Marriott I also had the chance to have extra one on one time with some of our preferred partners properties in mainland Europe, which again benefited myself and my client’s needs going forwards.
As the evening approached I was invited to a drinks reception provided by my hosted buyer in which I also got to network with other hosted buyers from around the world.
All in all this was a great experience in all aspects with great contacts made, industry updates and saying hello to some old faces.
Dundas Castle, an authentic Scottish Castle that has been transformed into a 5 star exclusive use venue that is truly unique. The castle is located in South Queensferry just a 10 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport.
With completely flexible packages created bespoke for each event and a fantastic range of activities including the new super-car driving experience package the varied and unique space is the perfect venue for any event.
Destinations such as Singapore, Hanoi and the Philippines can provide an exciting and varied backdrop to most events, not to mention being great for incentives.
Another destination that never fails to impress is Bangkok, where we have recently opened our first hotel in the city. Situated in the city’s upscale business district, the five star Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok’s 297 bedrooms and 330 sq m of event space are designed around a central 2 storey waterfall and local Lelawadee tree. The hotel’s showpiece is the rooftop pool and terrace, which can be used for receptions and events.
Elsewhere in Thailand the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach in Phuket is capable of welcoming up to 800 guests in its Grand Ballroom, and its easy connections to Bangkok transform this exotic destination into a great MICE destination.
Sticking with the theme of sun, sand and seminars, we’ll soon be opening in exotic Bali as well as Kuala Lumpur and Colombo… so stay tuned!
Trinity is supporting the Hotel Booking Agents Association’s charity auction this year and we’d love your help to raise funds for two charities: Meeting Needs and the HBAA Foundation. Just click here to take a look!
The auction will run until the first week of December and new lots will be going on to the site every week, so please keep checking for what’s new and don’t miss out! There some wonderful treats for you, your family or friends, some of which have been specially designed for this auction.
There’s plenty of choice, including country breaks, city weekends, afternoon teas, dinners and days out.
•Fancy a trip abroad? How about going to the Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort in Portugal, or two nights in the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, or take in the history of Budapest with a room overlooking the Danube at the Hilton.
•Something closer to home? Stay at the Malmaison Liverpool with two tickets to the Beatles Story on the Albert Dock or Stanbrook Abbey is offering an overnight stay in the luxury of a Junior Suite, with dinner? Visit the beautiful city of Cambridge and stay at Robinson College, with a picnic and College ‘backs’ punting tour.
•Relax by enjoying a champagne river cruise at Cliveden or a day in their Pavilion Spa. How about a champagne afternoon tea for two at The Dorchester or the Landmark hotel in London?
•Enjoy a high-adrenaline RIB blast on the Solent followed three-course lunch for two at Chewton Glen in Hampshire or stay in a Manor House suite at The Belfry with a two Ball on the Brabazon Golf Course.
•There’s always plenty to do in London: The Barbican has donated two tickets to a show at their theatre with dinner at the Gin Joint and there are plenty of hotels offering accommodation, such as the Lancaster London, Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street and Doubletree at Imperial Wharf, Chelsea. How about adding cocktails at The
Don’t forget to keep checking the website as we will be constantly putting on new lots – get bidding now!
Over 600m2 dedicated to art and industrial design, open to the public and available for companies, for products presentations, show room, events, fashion shows.
This is the description of Art Design Box, a scenographic and very recent area integrated in the Fouri Expo Rho 2015, just outside Milan and close to the Train Station, and the underground. In this original location the public will discover a lounge area, a relax area which is also stimulating at the same time; next to it is also a slow food restaurant and Box Studio, a theatre for cinematographic and advertising production. The space, which is multifunctional and innovative, offers meeting planners a wide choice of services, such as technological and multimedia equipment of latest generation, a professional kitchen integrated in the furnishing for show cooking and video shooting, an events space dedicated to the culture of food but not only.
Naturally, the staff at Art Design Box accompanies organisers and companies in the creation of every event, producing a rich menu of activities made-to-measure, such as social engagement, sponsorship, catering slow food.
Located in Sesto San Giovanni, the Spazio Mill is a cultural space open to external events; it is addressed, in fact, to companies and cultural operators as a location for conferences, exhibitions, workshops, shows and product sales, corporate dinners and lunches, conventions and events.
The building in itself is very appealing: it includes the Archivio Giovanni Sacchi, a tower and a restaurant. Apart from the strong impact of the location – a container in which design, art, theatre and music co-exist – the resident staff are available for meeting planners with a vast range of high quality services, which go from catering to communication up to the set-up and the provision of technological equipment.
In addition the theatrical companies and actors that work with the Spazio Mil are available to entertain during events, conventions, private parties.
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel 4* is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2015 World Travel Award for “Croatia’s Leading Business Hotel” and “Croatia’s Best Hotel” and is renowned for its intelligent fusion of nature and modern services. With a capacity of up to 1200 delegates and interchangeable conference and meeting rooms, you can leave a big impression at Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik and make your events of any size extra special.
Last week Team Spirit organised a drumming session for everyone at Trinity. We were at Wyboston Lakes for our annual conference and this activity took place outside in the afternoon. It was great to get some fresh air after being in a conference room all day.
In one hour Team Spirit managed to transform us into a Samba Band using drums and percussion instruments. Firstly we practiced keeping time then were divided into smaller sections taking drums or instruments. Each section of the band had a different rhythm which came together in a lively samba performance. Not only was it great fun, but it made us realise that each part is important and we achieved success when everyone was in time with everyone else and working together.
We are delighted to announce that the next Meetings Voice Academy will take place on the 13th August. The event is offered to all event bookers and offers an opportunity to meet with suppliers, network with peers and fellow industry professionals and to be inspired by and learn from speakers and presenters.
The keynote session is:
Product YOU – The psychology powering human interaction
Jonathan Bradshaw, CEO of Meetology
Jonathan has 20+ years experience in sales & business development and a passion for behavioral science. He runs the Meetology® Group that helps drive business performance by equipping employees with the skills to connect, interact and communicate more effectively. His specialty is delivering workshops on aspects such as sales, networking, negotiating and conflict resolution. His business is staffed by a team of social psychologists whose research underpins everything and scientific validation is combined with my personal experience in international sales, public speaking and networking. Jonathan’s career in sales started with print media, expanded into exhibition sales and includes experience with the BBC, IAPA, Reed Travel Exhibitions and the IMEX Group.
The additional topics that will be covered during the day are:
• Crisis Management
• Project Management
• Trends/Spends & industry News
• Changes in Event Technology
Other speakers will include, Clare Ruby, Director of Operations at IBC.
Over lunch will be a business card exchange, panel discussion and opportunity to network. Registration will open and coffee will be served from 9.30am with the event concluding by 3.30pm.
Why you will enjoy this event
All in all the day will be useful to all those who are active in the events Industry both Senior and Junior as we have a whole generation of buyers that have never bought out of a recession. Your team will also meet many of the Trinity Team that they deal with every day but rarely meet this will allow them both get more from their relationship. Please drop me an email if you have any queries or anything I can help you with.
Terms:
Delegates are not charged to attend the Meeting Voice Academy but must commit to attendance at a minimum of 2 events At each event you must commit to participate in a minimum of three pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors who pay to attend and participate at the events Cancellation of attendance at the event will carry a cancellation charge if cancelled with 24 hours of the event. Please note the exhibitors will be wide and varied and will be relevant to the market that you work in.
RSVP with an email to meetingsvoice@trinityeventsolutions.co.uk with the names and contact details of those you wish you register.
