ME London came in to see us last week. Here are some key facts about them:
The hotel is designed by the world famous architects Foster and Partners.
ME London (the flagship property for the ME by Melia group) is a luxury lifestyle hotel in the southern tip of Covent Garden offering 157 rooms including 16 suites, the award-winning Penthouse Suite ME – a duplex suite with dining room, private terrace overlooking the city, River Thames, Westminster and a 360° glass dome living room at the top of the building with private access to the acclaimed Radio Rooftop Bar.
The hotel is also home of the world’s famous STK restaurant and Radio Rooftop Bar with views over the London skyline.
The 9-storey Atrium is a breathtaking reception area with geometric graphic projections on the marble walls along with a champagne bar for guests to enjoy a glass while checking-in. Your ME experience will be enriched by the Aura Team who is there to go the extra “smile”.
The meetings and events space consists of 500 m² that can be divided into seven individual contemporary and functional rooms, an independent reception area with direct access to the car park.
Trinity Event Solutions has partnered with a local charity, #teamgeorge, to take part in a duathlon on the 10th September. #teamgeorge is a local charity established in 2015, following Year 13 Stamford School pupil George Robinson suffering a severe injury whilst on a rugby tour of South Africa. Incurring a life-changing spinal cord injury, George will likely require long-term personal care and support.
The discretionary trust #teamgeorge was established by family members, parents of fellow students, and members of the Stamford School faculty, and has enjoyed widespread local support of it’s fundraising on behalf of ongoing equipment and treatment needs.
Trinity Event Solutions is proud to support #teamgeorge for an upcoming duathlon on the 10th September, which consists of a 5k run, followed by 25k bike ride, and topped off by a 2.5k run. Alternatively a 50k bike ride is also open. Ten Trinity staff members, including Managing Director Jacqui Kavanagh, as well as a few stray family members will be participating as a team.
pport of it’s fundraising on behalf of ongoing equipment and treatment needs.
Great to have EEF Venues visit us last week, here are five key facts about the group.
1.They have invested over £2 million in refurbishing & upgrading all 3 of their venues collectively over the last 2 years
2.EEF are a group of dedicated conference and event venues giving customers the guarantee of a quality environment in which to meet/ work. As part of their promise they have a highly experienced, expert team and also include AV equipment, PA systems, and on-site technical support as standard.
3.They have just been re-named BDRC Continental’s ‘Number 1 Small Group’ for the third year running, plus all 3 venues have kept their AIM Gold accreditation from the Meeting Industry Association, and have received the BDRC Gold Award for customer service
4.They can offer Exclusive Use of Woodland Grange (our property in the Central Midlands)
5.Interesting fact: Princess Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey was filmed from the roof-top of Broadway House (our venue near St James’ Park, Westminster)
The Hilton Vienna Plaza, which originally opened in 1988, but has recently undergone a total refurbishment, has been shortlisted for the EHDA 2016 (European Hotel Design Awards). The hotel was opened as one of Vienna’s first design-led hotels, and was re-launched after its €20 million in September 2014. Robert Angell Design International, the prestigious London-based design studio, has overseen the new interior design of the hotel, which is characterized by stylized geometrical patterns. Winners from 2015 include the Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Les Bains Paris, and the Rosewood London.
Ohla Eixample is the newest addition to Barcelona’s modern architecture scene. The unique hotel which opened on 25th April features a striking and contemporary façade, made using advanced technology. Guests can enjoy the panoramic views of the bustling Barcelona streets outside, in complete privacy.
Each of the accommodations is urban yet elegant, and feature comfortable furnishings, desks, rainfall showers, and exceptional amenities such as a mini bar and complimentary WiFi.
Ohla Eixample boasts an enviable rooftop terrace, complete with an outdoor swimming pool and cocktail bar. Take in the views of the city day or night. Guests are welcome to unwind in the hotel lounge or book a massage in the relaxing wellness facilities. All the best Barcelona has to offer waits just outside the hotel doors. Legendary attractions, world-class shopping, sandy beaches, and more are minutes away from Ohla Eixample.
Paula Calton, Trinity’s Director of Sales spent a few days in Abu Dhabi last week, looking at the emirate as a potential option for our clients. This is what you can expect to find:
Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE and the largest of the seven emirates which make up UAE. It is a modern, cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, which is currently one of the fastest growing tourism destinations. Popular with those looking to experience a different culture and escape the winter temperatures of the UK.
Abu Dhabi offers a more cost effective option than Dubai with lower taxes and no city tax payable on accommodation.
The destination offers a wealth of options for experiences/activities including desert/water based activities. The Yas Island 15 minutes from airport and 30 mins from city centre features the Yas Marina Circuit which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yas Beach, Yas Marina a links golf course, Ferrari World which boasts the world’s fastest roller coaster – Formula Rossa, Yas Waterworld and is developing the much anticipated Warner Brothers Theme Park which will open in 2018. In addition there is the Yas Mall offering an unrivalled tax free shopping experience and MAD the most glamorous night spot in the UAE all supported by seven hotels, including the Viceroy which is the world’s only hotel to straddle an F1 race track, all offering gourmet dining.
Visitors can discover more about Abu Dhabi’s religion and traditions with a visit to one of the world’s most impressive landmarks, the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This architectural marvel, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers, features 80 domes, over 1,000 columns, gold plated chandeliers and the world’s largest hand woven carpet was the result of the work of 150,000 craftsmen.
One of the things to remember is that the weekend in UAE is Friday and Saturday. It is 4 hours ahead of UK and the flight time is approx 7hrs.
Airport:
30 mins from city centre
45 mins from southern part of Dubai.
The airport is currently undergoing major expansion programme and after completion in 2017 the airport will be ready to welcome 20 million passengers every year.
Visitors should ensure there is a minimum of two months ideally 6 validity on passport in order to be granted entry to UAE
Currency: Dirhams (AED) divided into 100fils
Language – Arabic is the official language with English and Urdu widely spoken
If you would like more information or to discuss holding a conference, meeting or event in Dubai, please contact Paula for more information.
Owl and the Pussycat to join the Mason Rose collection.
Opening in January 2016 and joining the Mason Rose collection, the Owl and the Pussycat will be Sri Lanka’s newest boutique hotel, offering guests a luxury long-haul hideaway, located in the southern coastal town of Thalpe, just a short Tuk-Tuk ride from the historic Galle Fort.
Painted in deep pastels and vibrant bohemian hues, the property is designed by New York architect Uday Dhar. The hotel’s furniture, colourful textiles and artwork are hand-made by 20 artists from all over the world, including local craftsmen.
The property boasts generously sized rooms and suites with views of the Indian Ocean, a restaurant with a Head Chef and Pastry Chef offering traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with Mediterranean accents, a bar and café, relaxed beach shack and a beautiful swimming pool. Together with its jazz band and selection of musicians playing at the weekend, and its local learning programme and philanthropic heart, this new hotspot is inspired by local influences, whilst still promising sophistication and style.
The Canvas – a contemporary, flexible event and exhibition space opening Autumn
The Canvas – a contemporary, flexible event and exhibition space opening Autumn 2016.
Imagine a venue as individual as your handwriting … that’s The Canvas. Opening Autumn 2016, The Canvas is a unique venue that gives you the freedom to build a tailor-made experience for your exhibition or event.
The 650 square metre flat floor is highly-flexible, opening up endless possibilities – it’s a blank canvas for you to work with. It’s available on a single customer only basis, offering genuine exclusivity.
The Canvas accommodates up to 350 guests in a beautiful lakefront location, adjacent to our existing training and conference venues – Scarman and Radcliffe.
Food
Just like the venue itself, dining at The Canvas will be modern and flexible. You can expect to find high-quality, seasonal produce, expertly cooked on-site by our chefs. Menus will be designed to provide your guests with plenty of choice and flexibility. They’ll also provide just the right mix of healthy and indulgent food to fuel people for your event.
Accommodation
Guests at The Canvas will have access to Warwick Conferences’ 358 hotel-style bedrooms at the Scarman and Radcliffe conference centres.
The Barbican has recently opened Milton Court Concert Hall
Milton Court Concert Hall
The Barbican has recently opened Milton Court Concert Hall which boasts a maximum seat capacity of 608, world-class acoustic design and state-of-the-art technical capability, and is supported by a knowledgeable technical and events team.
They are offering special Winter rates where all new DDR booking enquiries taking place in January, February or March 2016 are £10 off per person across all venues, meaning that DDR packages now start from £49+VAT per person.
Isabella from Hilton London Heathrow Airport T5 visited Trinity
Isabella from Hilton London Heathrow Airport T5 visited Trinity and highlighted the 5 key points about her venue:-
• 350 spacious guest rooms
• 13 Flexible conference and meeting rooms
• Our main meeting room can accommodate up to 1170 theatre style
• Available in our meeting rooms are our Nobo Kapture ® Digital Flip charts which allows you to write and draw as you normally would on a paper flip chart. However this revolutionary new plug and play solution enables you to capture, edit and share your meeting notes instantly onto your laptop – no more typing up flip chart notes!
• Complimentary high speed wireless internet throughout the hotel.
