Malmaison Hotel du Vin has now unveiled the Malmaison Brighton in the famous Brighton Marina area.
The hotel has introduced Work & Play, its new high tech business and events facilities. These flexible spaces comprise five meeting rooms and a capacity ranging from 8 to 140 – ideal for conferences and training days.
Guests can dine at Chez Mal bar and brasserie which serves a mix of contemporary styled dishes, cocktails and beers.
The hotel’s terraces offer views over Brighton Marina, one of Europe’s largest. Private balconies overlook the harbour, with the Chez Mal terrace offering dining, drinking or dancing.
In 2020, the W brand (recently part of Marriott International) will open a new hotel in Prague. The former Grand Europa Hotel which originally opened in 1905 will be renovated to house the new hotel and all of its 154 bedrooms, 350 sqm of event space, various restaurants, rooftop bar and spa.
This is the first W in the Czech Republic and it’ll be part of their expanding portfolio which sets to increase their hotel count from 50 to 75 by 2020.
Florence creates new MICE entity Destination Florence
A new entity created by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Municipality of Florence, is focused on sustaining tourism to the Tuscan capital. Destination Florence will expand and diversify the city’s offerings and improve its marketing and promotional strategies. Its main goals are to encourage tourism, extend the average length of stay, track attendance and tourist behaviour, and improve the image of Florence worldwide. A new website, destinationflorence.com, will go live in July, and will offer information and the ability to book tickets for museums, theatres, sporting events, taxis, and city tours.
Belfast Waterfront, the city’s convention centre has been recently revamped and now measures 7,000 sqm. The venue can offer space for up to 5000 delegates, offers 30 meeting/event spaces and boasts an auditorium to seat 2,223 delegates. There are two exterior terraces offering lovely riverside views that can be used during the summer months. For events that require bedrooms the Hilton is also connected to Belfast Waterfront via an indoor walkway.
The Doubletree by Hilton brand has recently opened its door to a new property in New York’s Times Square. The hotel is in the very heart of the city, just a stones throw from key city attractions and transport links. The hotel features 612 modern bedrooms as well as a rooftop bar overlooking the stunning city views of New York. There is also a restaurant and fitness centre.
There is the one meeting room for 15 boardroom style.
After visiting the Trinity offices, VUE Cinema have shared 5 key facts with us!
1.VUE Cinema Flagship, Westfield White City is the busiest cinema in Europe; its footfall is comparable to Heathrow Airport terminal 5
2.VUE is the UK’s first cinema chain to offer Fibre enabled conferences, these can take many forms:
a.One speaker presenting to many receive sites
b.One site presenting to multiple locations; questions coming back from the remote sites
c.Presentations from many sites to many sites
3.VUE Cinema Cambridge is the UK’s first cinema to be fitted entirely with leather reclining seating throughout all screens
4.At VUE Fulham Broadway we have partnered with Gfinity to host the first esports gaming arena in the UK. 84 tournaments over the season, which brings the esports fans an arena to call home, as well as laying down the ground work to start broadcasting the events nationally and into our network throughout the 10 countries that we operate in.
5.VUE are proud to unveil plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment of the iconic Leicester Square flagship that first opened in October 1938. The refurbishment will see it transformed into a new state-of-the-art world class entertainment venue.
A £6.6 million investment will see VUE West End become the only venue on the square to offer guests the choice of fully reclining leather seats; allowing film goers to choose their perfect view at a touch of a button and enjoy the ultimate big screen experience. And for customers who don’t choose the recliner, all other seats will be VIP and have been designed to be super spacious with extra room to stretch out and relax.
Additionally, VUE West End will be among the first on Leicester Square with pin-share Dolby Atmos* – sound fills the auditorium from all directions, including overhead, so you feel like you are really inside the action. With the big screen moment at the heart of everything we do, all screens will also benefit from market leading Sony 4k digital projection.
Another part of the refurbishment sees the installation of VUE’s next generation retail offer with two new hot food concessions – Square Pie and Pizzeria Maletti – as well as a complete redesign of the foyer and bar area.
The Evian Resort, overlooking the south shore of Lake Geneva, has recently joined the Mason Rose Collection. Located in the heart of celebrated spa town, Evian-les-Bains in France, Evian Resort has played host to a glittering list of clientele spanning royalty, celebrities and notables over the course of two centuries. Since the arrival of the Hotel Royal at the turn of the 20th century, Evian Resort has slowly grown into its 47 acres and now comprises two hotels: the Palace-rated Hotel Royal and the elegant Hotel Ermitage.
In keeping with its illustrious past, Evian Resort has completed a thorough renovation and development programme over the last seven years. Most recently (July 2015) the Hotel Royal reopened after an extensive renovation, preceded by the Hotel Ermitage’s own refurbishment by acclaimed architect and spa specialist Patrick Ribes. The resort’s flagship facilities including Les Thermes Evian and the Evian golf course also underwent total renovations in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Lake Geneva hotel joins Mason Rose portfolio
The Evian Resort, overlooking the south shore of Lake Geneva, has recently joined the Mason Rose Collection. Located in the heart of celebrated spa town, Evian-les-Bains in France, Evian Resort has played host to a glittering list of clientele spanning royalty, celebrities and notables over the course of two centuries. Since the arrival of the Hotel Royal at the turn of the 20th century, Evian Resort has slowly grown into its 47 acres and now comprises two hotels: the Palace-rated Hotel Royal and the elegant Hotel Ermitage.
In keeping with its illustrious past, Evian Resort has completed a thorough renovation and development programme over the last seven years. Most recently (July 2015) the Hotel Royal reopened after an extensive renovation, preceded by the Hotel Ermitage’s own refurbishment by acclaimed architect and spa specialist Patrick Ribes. The resort’s flagship facilities including Les Thermes Evian and the Evian golf course also underwent total renovations in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Hilton Hotel’s & Resorts has released plans to open its flagship Hilton brand in the Surrey town of Woking. The hotel is due to open in 2021 in the new Victoria Square retail and residential development which is part of the town’s regeneration plans.
Approximately 15KM from Heathrow airport the hotel will feature a ballroom with a capacity of 500 guests, all-day restaurant, Sky Bar and executive lounge.
The hotel opening follows the launch of the Doubletree by Hilton Woking in 2016 which has 170 bedrooms and an event capacity of up to 230 theatre.
Steigenberger Hotel Group rebrands to Deutsche Hospitality
Great to have Deutsche Hospitality visit Trinity this week, thank you for keeping us up to date on all your news!
1.Steigenberger Hotel Group has now been re-branded to Deutsche Hospitality. The umbrella company, Deutsche Hospitality stands for an exceptional portfolio, with three brands, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, Intercity Hotels and Jaz in the City. In total they have 122 hotels in 3 continents. They are German Precision with a Global Vision.
2.Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay Dubai won the prize as “Best Luxury Business Hotel in the UAE” at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016. The hotel was awarded after a poll with more than 160,000 votes, cast by hotel guests, international travellers and hospitality experts from diverse countries.
3.Free Travel Card at our Intercity Hotels: Right in the heart of the city the hotels offer simple hospitality and a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere, and with the complimentary FreeCityTicket you are always mobile.
4.Deutsche Hospitality is expanding, their new properties will be featured in Oman, Tunisia, Cape Verde, India, Iran and Stuttgart
5.Jaz in the City awarded Best Hotel in Amsterdam via Hotel.nl: Jaz reflects the lifestyle of the city and draws on the local music and cultural scene. Whether it’s spontaneous DJ sessions, regular gigs, or turntables in the hotel lobby, Jaz brings the artists and their work to the hotel. The hotel itself becomes a stage—and the stay an event. Jaz is stylish. Jaz is the pulse. Jaz inspires.
The 246 rooms and suites will range in size from 430 square feet to more than 1,600 square feet, with ceiling heights of 14 to 16 feet. Kempinski said the Manzana de Gómez, an iconic building in the heart of the old city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the early 1900s as Cuba’s first European-style shopping arcade, is home to many museums, restaurants, and other attractions. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace and swimming pool, with views overlooking Old Havana (La Havana Vieja), and a Resense-managed spa that is nearly 11,000 square feet, as well as three restaurants, a lobby bar, cigar lounge, and business centre.
Kempinski Hotels plans to open a five-star hotel in Cuba this spring, the luxury hotelier announced on Feb. 7. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana will be located in the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana.
The 246 rooms and suites will range in size from 430 square feet to more than 1,600 square feet, with ceiling heights of 14 to 16 feet. Kempinski said the Manzana de Gómez, an iconic building in the heart of the old city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the early 1900s as Cuba’s first European-style shopping arcade, is home to many museums, restaurants, and other attractions. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace and swimming pool, with views overlooking Old Havana (La Havana Vieja), and a Resense-managed spa that is nearly 11,000 square feet, as well as three restaurants, a lobby bar, cigar lounge, and business centre.
Kempinski Hotels plans to open a five-star hotel in Cuba this spring, the luxury hotelier announced on Feb. 7. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana will be located in the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana.
The 246 rooms and suites will range in size from 430 square feet to more than 1,600 square feet, with ceiling heights of 14 to 16 feet. Kempinski said the Manzana de Gómez, an iconic building in the heart of the old city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the early 1900s as Cuba’s first European-style shopping arcade, is home to many museums, restaurants, and other attractions. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace and swimming pool, with views overlooking Old Havana (La Havana Vieja), and a Resense-managed spa that is nearly 11,000 square feet, as well as three restaurants, a lobby bar, cigar lounge, and business centre.
Hotel brand due to open first property in Cuba
Kempinski Hotels plans to open a five-star hotel in Cuba this spring, the luxury hotelier announced on Feb. 7. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana will be located in the historic Manzana de Gómez building in the heart of Old Havana.
The 246 rooms and suites will range in size from 430 square feet to more than 1,600 square feet, with ceiling heights of 14 to 16 feet. Kempinski said the Manzana de Gómez, an iconic building in the heart of the old city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the early 1900s as Cuba’s first European-style shopping arcade, is home to many museums, restaurants, and other attractions. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace and swimming pool, with views overlooking Old Havana (La Havana Vieja), and a Resense-managed spa that is nearly 11,000 square feet, as well as three restaurants, a lobby bar, cigar lounge, and business centre.
