EDGE Venues

7th June 2018

Holywell Park Completes Its £150,000 Second Phase Of Refurbishment

Last year saw Holywell Park refurbish eight of its first-floor meeting rooms and breakout spaces. Significant investment has also gone into Holywell Park’s AV, including new 8,000-lumen projectors, hight tech microphones and repeater screens.

Alongside refurbishments to the reception area, pod areas and portable coffee stations have been introduced to add further flexibility.

“The refurbishments at Holywell Park have been implemented to create the optimum meeting and event environment with the highest possible standard of facilities and infrastructure,” said Imago Venues’ head of venues, Keith Barber.

Holywell Park offers a large exhibition area, nine meeting rooms and a lecture theatre which can seat up to 200 delegates.

6th June 201822nd August 2019

Marriott’s Westin Brand To Debut In Uk

Marriott’s Westin brand to debut in UK

Westin, the Marriott International-owned brand that is focused on wellness, is to enter the UK with the launch of a 220-bedroom hotel in the City of London.

The Westin London City will overlook the River Thames and will open in 2020. The hotel will form a part of the redevelopment of the former Queensbridge House site and will complete the northern riverbank walkway between the Tower of London and Millennium Bridge.

The hotel will also have an indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness studio, ballroom, four meeting rooms and business centre.

Westin Hotels & Resorts was previously owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts which itself was bought by Marriott International in 2016 to create the world’s largest hotel company with a total of 30 brands. The opening of the Westin London City will take the number of Marriott hotels in the UK up to 18.

4th June 2018

Eef Venues Launches The Fusion Wing

Bristol venue, EEF Venues Engineers’ House, has launched a new meeting space, The Fusion Wing. It represents a £135k investment and is the first big project backed by the group’s recently launched ‘Engine Room’ investment fund.

The new wing has been created through the repurposing of existing office and administration space within the venue, to create seven new meeting and training rooms, conference space, and breakout space. Colour is an overriding theme of the new space, with rooms named Orange, Purple, Pink, etc.

The launch of the Fusion Wing is the first in a series of new openings and refurbishments taking place across the EEF Venues group. The company recently launched The Engine Room as part of its promise to ensure that the group continues to invest in its product and can handle all meeting and events enquiries.

4th June 2018

The Rebirth Of Hospes Maricel &Amp; Spa

Though Hospes Maricel & Spa is only 10 minutes from Mallorca’s capital city of Palma, It was formerly a destinationfor the jet set, this palatial building, with grand archways, pillars, and stones, is now home to beautifully renovated rooms that celebrate the property’s tradition while incorporating a contemporary feel.

Hotel Hospes Maricel & Spa offers an exclusive settings for any type of events, business meetings, presentations and general celebrations in Mallorca. It has meeting spaces with a capacity for 200 people, with natural lighting and air conditioning. It also has a terrace by the sea.

1st June 2018

The Drisco Hotel In Tel Aviv Set To Open

The Drisco Hotel will start welcoming guests in the heart of Tel Aviv’s vibrant American Colony neighborhood. The property contains 37 bedrooms and 5 suites, with most featuring connecting and adjacent units to accommodate groups.

Guests can also opt for the historic Villa Drisco, including five rooms and the Norton Suite, complete with a private terrace overlooking the hotel’s inner piazza and garden.

The Drisco Bar will offer gastronomic small bites, innovative and classic cocktails, premium wines and a gourmet selection of teas.

At Zada, the hotel’s restaurant, a contemporary take on Ottoman cuisine will be served, focusing on fresh fish and seafood, selected meats and local vegetables.

1st June 2018

Atrium Hotel To Launch In Early 2019

The Atrium Hotel is launching early 2019 at Heathrow Airport, the new hotel leads London in iconic design, both inside and out. The property, a stunning five-storey atrium which floods the main space with natural light features, 581 bedrooms, 36 meeting and conference rooms and 120 underground parking spaces.

The Atrium is 1 stop from Heathrow Airport and a 2 minute walk to the train station.

31st May 2018

Four Seasons Celebrate Groundbreaking Of New Hotel In Fort Lauderdale

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale, developed by Fort Partners, breaks ground today to become the newest iconic global destination for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. The development will offer unmatched access to a lifestyle of leading amenities, services and design and will include 90 Private Residences and 130 guest rooms.

Positioned along the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, the 22-storey hotel will combine luxury and legendary Four Seasons service for visitors and residents alike. The hotel boasts an oceanfront terrace on the third floor with dual pool experiences and luxury cabanas, a world-class Four Seasons spa, fitness centre and a Kids for All Seasons program for children. In addition, a signature all-day restaurant with interior and alfresco seating resides on the oceanfront terrace with a pool bar, lounge and an ocean-view outdoor café.

30th May 2018

Grand Hyatt Athens Due To Open Later This Year

Hyatt Hotels are to open the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece, Grand Hyatt Athens, the hotel is due to open in quarter three of 2018.

The 310-room hotel will be centrally located on Syngrou Avenue in Athens’ Koukaki district, close to golf courses, restaurants and within walking distance of Filopappos Hill.

The Grand Hyatt Athens will be uniquely designed to reflect its Greek culture with dramatic architecture and innovative design and will feature a spectacular rooftop bar and restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a stunning view of the Acropolis.

The hotel is currently undergoing a major renovation and will mark the second Hyatt hotel in Greece – joining its sister property Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki.

29th May 2018

Five Hotels Added To Doubletree By Hilton Uk Portfolio

DoubleTree by Hilton is set to add five new hotels to its UK portfolio, following a franchise agreement between real estate investment company Aprirose and Hilton. The hotels will be managed by RBH – formerly Redefine BDL Hotels.

These will be the DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, situated in the heart of the town with 102 bedrooms, DoubleTree bu Hilton Oxford Belfry located in 17 acres of land with 154 bedrooms, DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Hotel & Golf Resort complete with meeting space for up to 400 ans 148 bedrooms. DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge Belfry is located in Cambourne on the outskirts of the famous university city and has 120 bedrooms and finally, DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort, found in 190 acres of Yorkshire woodland and features 188 bedrooms.

25th May 2018

Jumeirah To Open Zabeel House In Shoreditch

Jumeirah Group are due to launch its first Zabeel House hotel in the UK in London’s Shoreditch next year.

The Dubai-based luxury hotel firm will also open another new property in London next year and that it has redevelopment plans for the 216-bedroom Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge.

Zabeel House in London is expected to open in the first quarter of 2019 on Great Eastern Street with approximately 200 bedrooms. Jumeirah launched the Zabeel House brand in January and opened the first property in Dubai in March.