Around the world in venues - January
All the freshest business meetings and events venue updates from across the UK and the world...
Accor has revealed the strong portfolio growth and development momentum of its ibis Styles brand in Europe, with 20 hotels opened and 16 hotels signed under the ibis Styles brand in 2023 to date.
More than 1,200 rooms in total will be added to the pipeline between 2023-2026 across eight countries in Europe. The brand strengthens its presence with five hotel signings in France, three in Romania, two in Spain, two in Poland along with hotels announced in Estonia and the UK.
The ibis Styles will see the further expansion aiming to enter a new market in the Nordics region. A first ibis Styles will also open in Cluj, the second destination for the brand in Romania. The 110-room property is scheduled to open in April 2025 and will have a standalone restaurant and a large conference room.
A new ibis Styles hotel is under construction in Burton-Upon-Trent, UK. The hotel will consist of 81 rooms and is expected to open in the second half of 2024. Accor’s brand will also expand into the Mediterranean, set to open in Benidorm, Spain in 2025. Located in an ideal beach-side location, the new ibis Styles will be located in an existing property, currently undergoing a full refurbishment to offer 131 rooms, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and rooftop, as well as a vibrant design and a fun atmosphere.
Connex joins The Venues Collection
The Venues Collection announce ‘Connex’, the new event space at Yarnfield Park, Staffordshire.
The Venues Collection has launched Connex, a new event space with 18 meeting rooms situated within the grounds of Yarnfield Park, in Staffordshire.
Connex is a purpose-built event, meeting and training space with 18 different event spaces spread over two floors and can host between two and 500 delegates. Each corridor has a security door enabling organisers to hire a whole corridor of rooms to create their own private and secure multi-room meeting environment.
Jo Austin, sales director, The Venues Collection said: "Connex is a great addition to our portfolio of meeting spaces and gives our clients access to an exclusive and private facility to conduct confidential training, or simply gather their delegates together for an immersive, distraction-free experience."
Coming soon: Hampton by Hilton Old Street
Located in the heart of East London, Hampton by Hilton Old Street will blend modern comfort with access to immersive local experiences.
The 109-room hotel provides convenience for business and leisure travellers. A 10-minute stroll transports guests to the buzzing bars and restaurants of Shoreditch, the eclectic street art and shopping of Brick Lane, and several iconic concert venues.
Guests will enjoy amenities including flexible social and event spaces, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, a hot breakfast and a 24/7 fitness centre.
Coming soon: Conrad Singapore Orchard
Steps away from Singapore’s vibrant Orchard Road shopping district and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Conrad Singapore Orchard will welcome a new conscientious luxury experience with its bold approach to artistry and authentic connection to nature.
Featuring 445 sophisticated residential-style guest rooms, which includes 46 thoughtfully designed suites with double terraces, Conrad Singapore Orchard allows every guest to experience the meaningful hospitality and purposeful service that Conrad Hotels & Resorts offers.
Guests can enjoy an award-winning culinary collection including a Michelin-starred restaurant and stylish bars, over 1,500 square metres of meeting and event spaces, a contemporary executive lounge, a pet-friendly program and a fully equipped fitness centre and pool.
Anticipated Opening: January 2024
Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf
Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links makes for an exciting and exclusive conference and incentive venue in Dublin, with a maximum capacity of 300 delegates.
One of the best located conference venues and business hotels in Dublin with picturesque beach views , four food and beverage outlets, an award winning spa and a championship Links golf course.
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