EDGE Venues

28th October 2016

Visit From The Business Design Centre

• The Gallery Hall is a multi-purpose space and can be used for exhibitions, large conferences and for a conference as a catering area. The Gallery Hall offers 890 square metres of beautifully lit space. The Gallery Hall registration area offers a tannoy systeml, multiple wired Internet connections, a dedicated phone line and handset, photocopier, power sockets, purpose built cloakroom facilities, digital signage screens, conference stationery kit, laptop with Internet connectivity and a colour scanner/printer.

Overlooking the Gallery Hall is the Gallery Atrium which is provides additional space of 550sqm.

• The Auditorium offers tiered seating for 268 with conference chairs laid out infront for a total of 500 people. There is space for an AV set build within this room. The motorised ceiling rig has pre-installed lighting and sound equipment that can be hired directly from AVC Live and this area has full black out facilities.

• Room A is an ideal size for conferences for up to 250 guests. The room contains a partition wall which can break it down for smaller events and to create a walk way to other syndicate rooms.

• Syndicate rooms B-H are ideal spaces to use for break out rooms, boardroom meetings and seminars. Each room seating between 60 – 90 delegates, can be changed through the use of partition walls to fit your event specification.

• The Executive Centre is located on the ground floor and offers over 161 square meters of space. It is an intimate and private area to host a wide range of meetings, training and workshops for up to 60 theatre style or 40 cabaret style.

27th October 2016

Visit From The Ramada Hotel &Amp; Suite’S Coventry

Visit from The Ramada Hotel & Suite's Coventry

Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry came in to see us this week. Here are 5 key points about them:

• We are the only ‘Ramada Hotel & Suites’ property and this makes us different as we are a 4 star.

• We are located in the centre of Coventry City Centre, less than a 10 minute walk to both Coventry train station and city centre with easy motorway access.

• We recently invested £120,000 and re branded our restaurant to a Queens Road restaurant, which offers British cuisine with a modern twist.

• We are the most central meeting hotel in Coventry and offer 4 distinctive meeting rooms.

• We offer super-fast speed Wi-Fi complimentary to all guests.

26th October 2016

New 5 Star Hotel In Malaga

After years of careful reconstruction and refurbishment, Malaga can look forward to the opening of a fantastic Grand Hotel Miramar, Malaga. A new 5-star deluxe beachfront property near the heart of the city. Over its 100-year history the hotel has been a hospital and a courthouse, but now every detail of the original extravagant Art Nouveau architecture has been restored and the very latest technology installed to make this a highly sophisticated resort and spa.

There are 200 elegant bedrooms including 28 suites, most with seas views. There is a total of 17 meeting and breakout rooms, most with natural daylight with a maximum capacity of 700 people along with 9,000 m² of gardens in which to arrange special events.

Be one of the first to take advantage of the architectural jewel and discover the vibrant coastal city of Malaga which has been transformed in recent years to become one of Spain’s highlight cities.

25th October 2016

London Hotel Opens New Suite

The Savoy Suite has just opened at The Savoy Hotel, as well as the renovated Royal Suite. The suite carries through the Edwardian and Art Deco styles, with modern touches, found elsewhere in the classic hotel. Architecture firm ReardonSmith have created a Suite experience with unparalleled levels of luxury. The Art Deco aesthetic comes complete with walnut floors, black marble shelves, stitched panelled doors, creamy leather furnishings and a warming bronze and copper fireplace. The illustrious materials are continued into the master and secondary bedrooms where the gilded vanity counter throws back to the hotel’s opulent past. The newly renovated Suite spans nearly all of the fifth floor and includes the spot where Monet once painted the Thames. The room follows a colour palette of yellow ochre and gold.

24th October 2016

Ocean Club Seville’S Elegant Beach Pool

To compensate for its not being on the beach, Seville has come up with an ideal solution in the form of an amazing urban pool club. It covers a massive 4,000 m² and boasts an 800 m² saltwater pool – the ideal oasis to escape to and make the most of the city’s hot summer temperatures. This elegant beautifully designed venue can be rented by area or for exclusive use making it ideal for any kind of celebration from a cocktail party through to a product launch.

21st October 2016

Introducing Trinity’S Csr Team

Welcome to the new members of our CSR team – Leanne, Seanan, Harriet, Jenny and Zoe. We’re kicking off with Halloween fancy dress and pumpkin carving for Animal Helpline Dog Rescue, which rescues unwanted dogs and puppies and give them new homes. As well as raising money, we are also collecting items such as dog food, blankets (towels, throws, bedspreads), toys (new or used), spare leads, spare collars and maybe even some treats!

19th October 2016

The Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel

Marriott International have opened a unique property next to Republique Square in Paris, the Renaissance Paris Republique Hotel.

The hotel proudly showcases design work of Didier Gomez featuring intelligent contemporary design, the 121 bedrooms are inspired by artist studios and art ranging from the 40’s to the 70’s, with rooms on the 6th to the 9th floor benefiting from exceptional views over the City of Lights. There are 4 meeting rooms with personalised space for groups of up to 60 people.

The venue also has the Origin Restaurant with a private terrace which embraces the French cuisine, the Martin Bar transforms from a cafe during the day to a trendy and vibrant cocktail bar at night featuring signature cocktails.

The onsite Spa is the perfect place to unwind before venturing out into the city, complete with 2 treatment rooms, Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi and gym.

18th October 2016

Marriott Take Over The Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel

The renovation also includes a new business centre which includes 3 meeting rooms which can fit up to 16 theatre style.

The hotel is located approx. 15 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city centre.

Marriott have recently taken over the Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel to create their Courtyard hotel. The hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment which includes its 114 bedrooms, public areas, leisure facilities and food and beverage outlets.

The renovation also includes a new business centre which includes 3 meeting rooms which can fit up to 16 theatre style.

The hotel is located approx. 15 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city centre.

Marriott take over the Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel

The renovation also includes a new business centre which includes 3 meeting rooms which can fit up to 16 theatre style.

The hotel is located approx. 15 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city centre.

17th October 2016

The Brewery Reveals Its Upgraded Events Spaces

The Brewery has undergone a refurbishment project which has seen improvements to several of the venues event spaces which include the King George lll (the second largest space) which is now equipped to host conferences and awards dinners with an increased capacity of 300 as well as the Queen Charlotte, the sugar rooms and the reception area. A nine screen plasma wall has now been installed in the reception area which will allow clients to display video content and branding and also integrate social media feeds. The carpets have also been removed making way for oak wooden floors. The venue are hoping these renovations will give the venue more of a sleek feel, whilst restoring areas of the venue to resemble their original look with contemporary features and facilities. The Sugar Rooms are one of the spaces that have been restored back to their original look with fresh paint work and new custom designed air conditioning covers installed to match the room.

14th October 2016

Why You Should Consider Lisbon For Your Events

I recently visited Lisbon to catch up with what’s new in the area. It was a very interesting and varied trip, organised by the Lisbon Convention Bureau and as well as visiting hotels and unusual venues they held a workshop so that the group could make contact with a variety of suppliers. The area offers great value for money and is easy to get around, with great access from international destinations and beach resorts within half an hour of the city centre.

Hotels

I looked at four hotels: firstly, Quinta da Marinha near Casais, which is a golf resort. The outstanding thing about this property is a building in the grounds, with a terrace overlooking the golf course which can be used for dinners and meetings. The Pousada Lisboa was opened a year ago in is right in the centre of the city and a great location for bars, restaurants and shops. Converted from an old police station this hotel has a central courtyard, beautiful ballroom and one additional meeting room. The Corinithia is a 5* hotel with lots of meeting rooms and outside space which can be privatised and is a great choice for large groups. Tivoli have several hotels in Lisbon and I went to the 5* one located on Avenida da Liberdade which is about to undergo refurbishment. As well as meeting rooms in the hotel, there is a converted palace in the grounds which has been converted into meeting space and they have a sky bar and restaurant with views of the castle and river.

Unusual venues

The Coach Museum (pictured) in the Belem district is a lovely venue for dinner, the gallery can be used for a drinks reception. The Pharmacy and Health Museum in Lisbon is really interested and as well as visiting the museum with a group they have an auditorium and adjoining restaurant with a private room and outside terrace. Torreao Nacsente, located on Commerce Square is a venue for drinks and dinners, the catering comes from the restaurant next door. It worked well for one-to-one meetings, but pillars make it difficult for a conference. The Alvalade stadium, home to Sporting Lisbon, has an auditorium, meeting rooms, boxes and lounges that can be used for meetings as well as hospitality. In the new area of Lisbon, Nations Park, has several hotels and also the Aquarium has an auditorium. A trip to the world heritage site of Sintra takes about 40 minutes from Lisbon and the Central Palace is a restaurant and events venue. As well as two traditional meeting rooms, it has a beautiful roof terrace which can be used privately for drinks, lunches, dinners etc

For more information about any of these venues, or holding your event in Lisbon, contact Katharine Jordan, Trinity’s Lisbon specialist.