With a global database of MICE specific hotels and venues, event planners and agencies will be able to use EDGE Venues, free of charge, to source the perfect venue for their next meeting or event.
Since the announcement of EDGE Venues earlier this summer, hotel groups, independents and venues have flocked to the site to update their data to with many achieving 100% of the available data fields to enhance their positioning on searches. Event planners, including agents and corporates can now search for venues within 125 destinations and 45 countries – a database that will continually grow as demand increases. The ‘compare’ feature is a key focal point for the website, allowing users to select a number of chosen properties and compare the features available to determine the most appropriate venue that meets their requirements. This is supported by a managed service to support both planners and venues.
Here’s what Julian Kettleborough, Commercial Director at Studio Venue Company had to say about signing up to EDGE Venues: “We’re delighted to be launching thestudio on EDGE Venues and excited by the opportunity to promote our four-creative city centre event venues across an exciting new platform, which promises to deliver an excellent experience for venues, agents and their guests. The ability for users to tailor make their venue searches across a wide variety of criteria and for us to promote the personality and flexibility of our locations clinched it for us and we look forward to collaborating with the EDGE team and their users.”
EDGE Venues is a B2B platform packed with articles of inspiration and venue updates, news and offers. It will also provide a community voice where associations will be invited to share their insights into the industry.
Jacqui Kavanagh, Managing Director of Trinity Events Solutions and EDGE Venues had this to say on the launch: “We’re really excited to be launching EDGE Venues into the marketplace. As event planners ourselves, we understand that every event is different. It’s with that in mind the search functionality for event specific data is very flexible with opportunities to see the benefits and USPs of the venue and how it will work for the event. The reaction from the industry in the lead up to the launch has been really encouraging and we can’t wait to see how we can develop this further to continue meeting the needs of venues, agencies and event planners.”
Want to know how you can get involved with EDGE Venues? Contact the EDGE Team to find out more:
+44 (0) 1780 484051
enquiries@edgevenues.com
Glasgow Set For World Class Boutique Hotel
The property comprises 5 to 7 Blythswood Square, the entrance to 5 Blythswood Square was remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for the Lady Artists’ Club in 1905. The B-listed properties were built in 1826 as townhouses but were last used as offices.
There is currently one hotel on the square, the Principal Blythswood Square Hotel.
The Standard To Debut In Kings Cross, London
The hotel will house 226 rooms, with some including outdoor terraces and bathtubs overlooking St. Pancras Station. The destination rooftop restaurant will be accessible by an exterior lift which will give visitors stunning views over London.
Doubletree By Hilton Kensington To Relaunch As Part Of The Curio Collection
The DoubleTree by Hilton London – Kensington is set to relaunch under Hilton’s Curio brand in early 2019. After a multimillion-pound refurbishment the property will be renamed 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton.
The brand first launched in the UK with the rebrand of the Trafalgar St. James London last year and the UK’s second Curio, the Lincoln Plaza London, is due to open in January, and the group also are set to launch the London Gantry in Stratford under its Curio Collection in 2020.
The hotel will have two restaurants – a brasserie offering French fusion cuisine, and Botanica, an atrium offering afternoon tea, cocktails and private dining and feature a total of 228 guestrooms and suites.
Trams To Come To Eventcity, Traffordcity
EventCity is set to have a new Tram line run past its doors in early 2020. As part of the new Tram transport links in and around Greater Manchester, this exciting new development will open up access of the venue, situated in the heart of TraffordCity, a city within a city, via public transport, connecting EventCity to Manchester Piccadilly in 20 mins.
EventCity is the North’s largest fully flexible venue, the U.K’s leading retail and leisure destination with something for everyone and some fantastic team building activities. They also offer flexible breakout solutions, having recently built two new partnerships with Silent Conferences to offer the headsets and Evolution Dome to offer the temporary structures.
Their recently refurbished Hall 4 is a purpose built solution, 5,850sqm of space that comes with perimeter drape, carpet, starcloth, sustainable intelligent LED lighting and background sound system. Already accredited with 50001 – energy award, they are working towards the sustainable venue award, ISO20121.
The site where EventCity now stands has an interesting history. Now a conference venue and exhibition venue; men once built war-winning machines where they now have meeting rooms. Whether you want to book an exhibition or conference venue; arrange meeting room hire; or book a gala dinner for 3,500-plus people, EventCity’s versatile venue hire is unrivalled in the North.
Warwick Hotels And Resorts Global Have Much To Offer
Did you know Warwick Hotels has 55 Hotels worldwide situated in exciting key city centre locations such as New York City, Chicago, London, Paris, Geneva, Brussels and Barcelona?
Warwick Hotel Brussels has a lot to offer, located in the heart of the capital. The Grand Place, Le Square Convention Centre and Manneken Pis are all but a stone’s throw from the hotel’s doorstep, putting guests in the centre of Belgium’s awe-inspiring architecture and welcoming culture. Facilities available include underground parking with 80 spaces, a fitness room including a sauna guests can enjoy and use to relax and newly refurbished meeting rooms.
The hotel offers the “most beautiful Suite in Brussels”, the 250m2 Penthouse Grand Place Suite offers the best of Warwick style. Offering a truly unique experience, this gorgeous suit boasts the luxurious feel of a private penthouse with its private elevator and the luxury butler service. All beautifully designed with its 150m2 terrace. Newly opened this year was their rooftop secret Bar to the Grand Place Suite, overlooking the famous Grand Place and is open during the summer.
Their Recognition program is celebrating its 2 years this year, starting their “lobby experience” to present their loyalty system once a month by spending a day with customers in their lobby and providing an opportunity to join the loyalty program.
Their Gallery Hotels in Barcelona and Malaga are rated 4* Superior Hotels, with meeting rooms for up to 200 people, outdoor terraces for Event up, and provide Mediterranean and high quality cuisine using local products.
Warwick Geneva USP has a central location next to the main train station and 300 meters from the lake, with public transport links to the airport. Available at the venue are 7 meeting rooms that welcome up to 200 people in theatre style, free Wi-Fi, off site Fitness centre, Public Transport pass and 20% discount on food.
New refurbishments to the windows mean the triple glazed dynamic windows provide great sound proofing, better regulation of the room temperature, and automatic glass tinting according to the level of sunlight.
Leonardo Hotels Acquire The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Leonardo Hotels has announced the acquisition of the iconic Midland Hotel, Manchester. Situated in the heart of the city the Grade II listed building opened in 1903 is home to 312 bedrooms including 7 suites, the award winning 4 AA rosette restaurant Adam Reid at The French and 2 AA rosette Mr Cooper’s. There is also a Tea Room and the newly refurbished Midland Bar ,the historic hotel has 14 inspiring meeting and function rooms suitable for weddings, award ceremonies, gala dinners and AGMs for up to 700 people.
Leonardo Hotels will draw on the fascinating history of The Midland, whilst also looking to the future to offer great guest experiences.
Soho Music Venue To Open After £1M Refurbishment
The historic Soho Round House will reopen as Soho Residence with a bar, club and lounge space in London’s West End at the end of November. Built in 1892, the Roundhouse building itself has previously existed as blues and skiffle clubs, welcoming celebrated performers from around the world.
The venue will open its doors on 28 November at 83-85 Wardour Street and will have a capacity of 350 spread across three floors. The first floor and the basement club are both available for private hire.
The ground floor of Soho Residence will have a hint of art deco style with Crittal inspired windows, hanging plants and banquette seating whilst the basement club features festoon lighting, big screen imaging and a selection of craft beers and cocktails.
Best Western Have Agreed A Deal With Peel Hotels Plc
Over the next 12 months the 9 Peel Hotels properties will be activated into Best Western’s soft brands. Eight hotels within the Peel Hotels PLC brand are joining the Sure Hotel Collection soft brand including The Bull Hotel Peterborough, The Midland Hotel Bradford, The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Leeds, The Caledonian Hotel, Newcastle, The Crown & Mitre Carlisle, The Strathdon Hotel Nottingham, The George Hotel Wallingford and The King Malcolm Hotel Dunfermline.
The Norfolk Royale Hotel will be joining the BW Signature Collection Soft Brand.
Robert Peel, chief executive of Peel Hotels Plc, said: “I was looking for a brand that would allow the hotels flexibility to maximise their independence but at the same time support us with distribution, access a global loyalty scheme and benefit from new sales, marketing and revenue technologies. Best Western Great Britain’s range of soft brands and strategy for the future made it the perfect fit for a profitable partnership.”
Trump Turnberry In Scotland Has A Lot To Offer
The Trump Turnberry has an agreement with Marriott International Brands and sits under the Luxury Collection. The resort based in Scotland has lots to offer clients.
The hotel and the Ballroom went under a full refurbishment in 2016. The main Donald J Trump Ballroom which can hold up to 700 delegates was designed by Eric Trump and General Manager Ralph Porciani and the large chandeliers are names after Mr Trumps daughter, Ivanka.
The world famous and iconic lighthouse, The Half Way House on the golf course can host 200 for a drinks reception. Guests will be treated to stunning views across the ocean. The venue offers guests the opportunity to experience a 90 minute horse ride along the beach using the 16 horses available from the newly refurbished Trump Stables.
The venue also likes to support local charities and at a recent Ladies Who Lunch event they raised £56,000 for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.