The ACC Liverpool is located on the banks of the River Mersey at the heart of the city’s iconic waterfront, after visiting us at the Trinity offices last week the ACC have four key facts to share with you.
ACC Liverpool has been voted best UK Conference Centre in the M&IT Awards for the past 3 years – testament to the amazing facilities and fantastic team working here to support your events.
Located on the world famous Liverpool waterfront in the heart of the city, it easily accessible by rail (only 2 hours 9 mins from London direct), car and plane (2 international airports within a 40 minute drive).
We are the only interlinked Arena, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre in Europe. Each of our venues can operate independently or as one, offering total flexibility and versatility for your clients.
The brand new 4* Pullman Liverpool has opened, offering 216 bedrooms with direct access via a link bridge now making ACC Liverpool a residential venue!
Hidden gem for a Portuguese incentive, by Ana Pintor
Flores Village Spa and Hotel, a 4 star property in the heart of Oporto city, are winners of the Luxury Travel Guide Award.
The hotel, located in an 18th century historic building in Victoria Hill is named a World Heritage site by UNSECO, this venue you be great for incentive trips, team building or small intimate meetings. You are welcomed to the hotel with a glass of Port, as expected being in Porto, and Wine Therapy Massages are available in the Spa.
Bedrooms and suites offer stunning views over Porto and the venue is located just a short 30 minute drive from the airport.
Why Portugal for an Incentive?
Food and drink
Whether you choose exclusive restaurants or small taverns, you will find variety, quality and … a few surprises. Be sure to try the typical dishes such as ”Tripas à moda do Porto” (it is on account of this dish that Porto citizens are called “tripeiros”) and the” Francesinha”, which had everything to be a simple snack, but you will find it to be much more than that. Be amazed by our wine lists, and make sure to focus on our national wines, particularly those who depart from Porto to the rest of the world: the renowned Douro wines.
Porto has always been a town of cafes. Places like Majestic or Guarany, or others, less impressive to the sight, but equally stage to passionate conversations and intense gatherings. Now Porto is also a city of bars and clubs, where the act of having a drink or dancing gets along well with those who prefer just to stroll among the small crowd that gathers in the area of Galerias de Paris. There you will find bars to suit every taste and many of them don’t even charge entrance fees. Choose the ambience that most suits you.
Historic City
When roaming through the city you will find many buildings and monuments perpetuating the history of the city and its golden ages, from medieval times, through the Baroque era, until it turned into the cosmopolitan metropolis that prides itself on what it is today. Some of the most striking are the Cathedral, at the top of the hill where the medieval borough started to grow, or the Tower of Clérigos, by architect Nicolou Nazoni, which is one of the best examples of the height of the Baroque period. Be sure to also visit the S.Bento Railway Station and the Stock Exchange Palace.
E-Bike
Cycle around the city of Porto by renting out an E-bike, they come with a battery operated engine so it’s perfect to get around without getting too tired, it’s environmentally friendly, and you are accepted onto the subway train ‘Metro do Porto’.
Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Port Wine
Enjoy an informative tour of its famous lodges at Vila Nova de Gaia. During the tour the visitor will be given the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Port wine, as well as that of the House of Taylor’s – now in its fourth century – making it one of the oldest Port companies. Upon completing the tour, guests will taste three Port wines: Chip Dry – Extra Dry White, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) and Tawny 10 year old in the elegant Library Room. Afterwards, relax on the terrace, which has magnificent views over the city of Oporto. Price per person: €7.00 (no reservations required)
Rent-a-car
Flores Village Spa have a partnership with Mercedes-Benz so pre-book a rented car and you can choose from their city fleet to get around the city in comfort. The car will be available at the airport on your arrival.
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Hayes – Opening April 2016
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Hayes hotel is located just 20 minutes away from London Heathrow Airport and also conveniently located by the M4.
The hotel offers 170 spacious guest rooms all fitted with the latest amenities and facilities. With four event spaces , the largest being able to accommodate up to 120 delegates, the meeting area is perfect for any type of meeting or event.
The Intercontinental at the o2 opened just 6 weeks ago, this hotel is a fantastic addition to Greenwich which is located directly behind the o2 arena and about a 5-10 minute walk from North Greenwich tube station. The hotel is packed full of history and interesting nautical artefacts which are links to the location’s trading history and it actually makes sitting in the reception and bar area very interesting and different to a “regular” hotel lobby.
The dedicated conference centre is vast and includes the Arora Ballroom which is absolutely spectacular, very large and can fit up to just shy of 1700 cabaret. It is stunning and yet very functional.
One of the venues great spaces, is the Clipper bar which offers light, bright area perfect for afternoon tea breakout or cocktails. The food in the hotel also has a slight Asian twist, another nice link to the area’s history offers a private dining room fitting up to 24 in the fine dining restaurant.
The Intercontinental’s official launch is likely to be around March/April time when the finishing touches are all completed.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it has closed on the sale of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna to Al Habtoor Investment – the investment arm of UAE conglomerate Al Habtoor Group for $78.8 million USD. As part of the transaction, all rooms and suites of the iconic hotel will be renovated over the next four years. Hotel Imperial will continue to operate as part of The Luxury Collection brand under a new long-term management agreement.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Founder and Chairman, Al Habtoor Group, said: “Hotel Imperial is one of Europe’s most extraordinary luxury hotels and a premium addition to our growing global portfolio. We look forward to making further improvements to this legendary property and continuing to provide exceptional luxury hospitality to the next generation of luxury travellers.”
Hotel Imperial is the fifth Starwood property in the Group’s portfolio of 14 world-class hotels, joining the newly opened The St Regis Dubai, as well as the upcoming W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City and The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club.
Built in 1863 as Prince Philipp of Württemberg’s Viennese residence, Hotel Imperial was transformed into a hotel to accommodate visitors of the 1873 World’s Fair. Situated on the iconic Ringstrasse (Ring Boulevard) in the city’s centre, Hotel Imperial occupies a prime location at Kärntner Ring 16. The luxury hotel is next to the legendary Musikverein concert hall and a short walk from attractions such as the Vienna State Opera, Kunsthistorisches Museum and Secession Building.
Marco Pierre White Steak House opens in DoubleTree by Hilton Islington
Marco Pierre White Steak House, Bar & Grill opened this week on 16th February at the DoubleTree by Hilton London Islington, which is just a short walk from Angel tube station.
Marco’s restaurant concept is all about offering good, quality food at affordable prices in a glamorous setting. As you would expect, the Steakhouse will offer a great range of steaks in addition to some of Marco’s signature dishes.
As of February 15th, Ardencote Manor Hotel, Country Club and Spa will re-brand and become simply “Ardencote”.
After receiving significant investment throughout 2105 the refurbishment includes;
Conference Café Stations
New Executive Boardroom Furniture
New state of the art Wireless Audio Visual equipment
18 Hole Golf Course
Car park extension offering 450 FREE space
Light refurbishment in ALL bedrooms
New life fitness cardiovascular gym equipment
Extensive offering of lake activities.
In 2016 the hotel aim to update their systems so that they can continue to offer a timely and professional services for enquiries and client proposals and look to develop other areas of the business by offering Exclusive Use packages in areas of the Hotel, more Private Dining and Executive Conference Space and much much more.
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile is currently undergoing a €70,000,000 refurbishment which is due to be completed summer 2018. The extensive refurb of the whole hotel will include all guest rooms, taking the total up to 950, public areas and event spaces. The largest meeting room,can accommodate up to 700 delegates and can offer a further 25 break out rooms. The hotel is directly connected to Palias de Congrés, therefore works well for bedrooms if an event is being held there.
The 4 star Pullman Liverpool Hotel opened its doors on 5th February 2016, it is the first ever new build for Pullman in the UK, the launch marks a major milestone in the development of the brand within the UK market.
Situated at King’s Dock on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront and adjoining ACC Liverpool, Pullman Liverpool has opened as one of the city’s most stylish hotels and the latest addition to the ACC Liverpool Campus, which is home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
Guests to the hotel can expect to discover the same high spec design and cosmopolitan vibe that is synonymous with the brand and our other flagship hotel, Pullman London St Pancras. From the striking glass-fronted façade through to the rooms and public areas, the hotel design reflects the rich marine influence of the city and its docks. The hotel has a total of 216 rooms, which include Superior, Deluxe, Executive and two Suites, all offer a range of up scale amenities.
The hotel boasts three meeting rooms, a Connectivity Lounge, Fit Lounge with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, dedicated Executive floor with access to the exhibition centre and a sleek Executive Lounge.
A new boutique hotel has opened in Belem – the area to the west of the city famous for its UNESCO listed monuments. The former palatial home of the governor of the Tower of Belem has now been lovingly converted into a 60-bedroom property.
Built on the site of the former house of the governor of the Tower of Belém, exquisitely restored, on top of roman ruins probably from the 1st to the 5th century, the Palácio do Governador is a palatial building with a reception that once was a chapel, a restaurant with original domes as ceilings and contemporary SPA that’s linked to the ancient thermal traditions of Mediterranean cultures. Close to the Tagus and national historic monuments, the Palácio do Governador is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to be in Lisbon, within easy reach of everything, from culture to leisure yet away from the frenzy of the city centre.
