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Crowne Plaza Felbridge now fully open after refurbishment

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The Crowne Plaza Felbridge in East Grinstead, Sussex is now fully open following its £3million plus refurbishment and rebranding with smart new facilities for the business traveller. All 116 bedrooms and suites have been stylishly redesigned along with the conference and meeting facilities, public areas and restaurant, transforming the hotel into one of the smartest […]

Free wifi tops bookers’ priorities

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Venue bookers are more likely to prioritise free wifi over any other aspect, according to new research. The study revealed that a huge 86% of bookers ask if the wifi is free, regardless of the quality. Half of event organisers enquire into how many devices can be supported by the wifi at the same time, […]

Room mate

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In the crowded hotel booking market, it takes something remarkable to stand out. One such company is Roomex.com, the leading corporate hotel booking service for business travel. With offices in Dublin and London, the site offers best available corporate rates at more than 550,000 hotels worldwide Roomex believes that office managers, EAs and PAs are […]

Study reveals what makes business travellers tick

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New hotel loyalty club Wanup has commissioned a survey that generated some interesting findings on how business travellers make choices when searching for accommodation. Wanup spoke to 1000 British adults, more than 600 of whom travel for work. The research found that 78% of frequent business travellers are enrolled in a hotel loyalty scheme, compared […]

IBEROSTAR innovates

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Amelia Walker champions the facilities and friendly service at IBEROSTAR Costa Dorada – an impressive venue for MICE, banquets, incentive programmes and all types of celebrations The Meeting, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is the fastest-growing sector of the international tourism market, catering to international conferences, business meetings, exhibitions and events. It is gradually […]

Checking In: Titanic Hotel Liverpool

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This hot-to-trot Liverpool address offers a relaxing experience like no other, says Amelia Walker I visit the rapidly regenerating city of Liverpool to attend the PA Expo at the Exhibition Centre in November 2016. It’s been four years since I was last in town and having heard about Titanic Hotel Liverpool in Stanley Dock on […]

Marriott launches instant online meeting booker

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Marriott hotels in the UK is set to shake up the hospitality sector and promises to take the pain out of booking meetings with a revolutionary new online system. The global group has launched a pioneering live meeting booker – which allows users to access up to date availability and pricing to secure meeting space […]

Cvent unveils 2017 list of Top 50 EMEA Meeting Hotels

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Cloud-based enterprise event management company Cvent, Inc today announced its annual list of the top 50 meeting hotels in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. The list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through its Cvent Supplier Network, which features more than 245,000 resorts and specialist event venues. Topping out […]

Business travel app to simplify booking process

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A new tool by travel management company (TMC) Review Travel has been launched to streamline the booking process for business travel. The online, self-booking app, OrBiT, is hoping to manage business travel from the ‘doorstep to destination’ as it integrates additional costs such as car hire and Heathrow Express tickets. Designed by award winning tech […]

London’s most sought after view from The Tower Hotel

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The Tower Hotel is nestled between the River Thames, St Katharine Docks and alongside World Heritage site The Tower of London, and boasts unparalleled views of the iconic Tower Bridge. The venue’s location and choice of transport connections put you at the centre of this vibrant city, making it quick, convenient and most importantly easy […]

De Vere Wokefield Estate unveils fully-refurbished Executive Centre

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De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading – part of The Principal Hotel Company – has unveiled its new 1300 square metre 95-bedroom Executive Centre, which is part of the Estate’s wider phased refurbishment project, which will see many areas upgraded. Also offering 51 high-tech meeting rooms, De Vere Wokefield Estate seamlessly combines the modern facilities […]

Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch offers a stylish option for events

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Located in the heart of Shoreditch, famed for eccentric charm and East End warmth, the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch combines the grandeur of a Grade II-listed Baroque-style building with laid-back personalised service, forming the perfect alchemy. With bespoke guest rooms and suites, a unique restaurant concept, three bars – including a roof top bar – flexible […]

Checking in: Eynsham Hall

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Oxfordshire has a lot to offer – beautiful country house hotels, breath-taking scenery and a great escape from the daily grind. But it’s also an ideal destination for businesses looking for a change of pace for their next meeting or event. I had the pleasure of visiting Eynsham Hall, conveniently located just outside Oxford and […]

De Vere Wotton House unveils £6m renovation ahead of 2017 De Vere re-launch

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De Vere Wotton House in Surrey, part of the Principal Hotel Company, has unveiled its £6 million renovation programme, which is part of a wider £50 million investment project in the De Vere country estate hotels portfolio. Part of the new look De Vere brand, which is due to launch in spring/summer 2017, De Vere […]

Introducing The Principal York

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The Principal York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, opened to guests on 1 November, and is located adjacent to York Train Station, just outside the Roman walls that enclose the heart of one of the country’s most historic cities. The property has been sensitively restored to create a hotel that combines historic architectural detail with […]

The St David’s Hotel, Cardiff named Wales’ Leading Business Hotel at the World Travel Awards

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Cardiff’s only five-star hotel, The St David’s Hotel, Cardiff, has been recognised as one of the best hotels in Europe to do business at the World Travel Awards. The iconic hotel, with its unique waterfront location, overlooks Cardiff Bay and competed against some of Wales’ most prestigious hotels and resorts to be names Wales’ Leading […]

New group Principal hotels launches with 3 properties

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New high-end urban lifestyle hotel group Principal launched last week with the first three Principal hotels in Manchester, Edinburgh and York. The launch follows a major investment of more than £200 million from Starwood Capital in its UK portfolio and sees historic, grande-dame hotels sensitively restored, remodelled and redefined. Over the course of 2017, Principal […]

Country life: Christmas at Chilston Park

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Chilston Park Hotel is a country house ideal for corporate events, which comes into its own at Christmas. Amelia Walker gets into the seasonal spirit, courtesy of the venue’s festive showcase If you’re looking for countryside opulence, let me steer you in the direction of Chilston Park Hotel. Set back from tree-lined lanes, the manor […]