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When planning a corporate event, the choice of venue plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience. While traditional conference centres are reliable, exploring unique,...
La Quinta del Jarama, a unique venue located just 10 minutes from Madrid, has opened a new gastronomic space, The Living Room. This space is...
Marriott International has announced plans to open more than 1,700 hotels around the world by 2021 as part of its three-year growth plan. The hotel...
Radisson Hotel Group have announced the opening of the Radisson Collection Hotel, Moscow. the venue boasts the ideal city center location, with Red Square, St Basil’s...
Autograph Collection has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio, Hotel Banke, marking the brand’s entry to Paris and becomes the fourth property in France. Located...
Hilton has launched a new meetings and events-focused brand, Signia Hilton, the global hotel group’s 17th brand. With a minimum of 500 bedrooms and 75...
The Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdansk in Poland, the first new Radisson in Europe, bringing the hotel group’s portfolio to 17 hotels has opened its...
IHG have announced the signing of the first voco hotel in the Netherlands, voco - Kneuterdijk 8 will be set in a beautiful building located in...
French hotel group Accor has launched a new midscale, lifestyle brand called Tribe. The first Tribe hotel has already opened in Perth, Australia, with the...
Due to be fully renovated by Q1 2021, the new Radisson Blu hotel in Rome will mark the group’s third hotel in Italy’s booming tourism...
Marriott’s lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels will open Moxy Copenhagen Sydhavnen in March. Opening in Copenhagen's Sydhavnen, Moxy will be located in a growing business area...
Radisson Collection has launched in the Polish capital of Warsaw, the hotel, will be a new addition to the group’s portfolio of premium lifestyle properties when...
The Hoxton's seventh hotel has opened in Chicago's Fulton Market neighbourhood. The Hox, Chicago features 182 rooms separated into three individual types - Snug, Cosy...
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world....
Meliá Hotels International has unveiled Innside Prague Old Town, its first hotel in the Czech capital will be opening in March. The hotel is within...
Hampton by Hilton Paris Clichy, located close to the gates of Paris has opened - the brand's first property in the French capital. The 156 bedroom hotel...
Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American has been scheduled to open in April 2020. Located on the lively Leidseplein Square, the venue will be brought to life...
The Hangar, a new congress venue in Copenhagen is scheduled for completion in 2020. It will be the biggest airport hotel and congress venue in Northern...
Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen, Andermatt, has opened in Switzerland, the 224-room hotel is part of an extensive transformation that seeks to build on Andermatt’s growing...
Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Tirolia Hotel Kitzbuhel. The property joins Curio Collection by Hilton and marks the brand’s entry into Austria. The hotel...
Danish hotel chain Brøchner Hotels has opened a new four-star boutique hotel in the former Carlsberg brewery buildings. Hotel Ottilia in Carlsberg City District has...
Nobu Hospitality has announced its continued global expansion with a new property in Warsaw, Poland. Nobu Hotel Warsaw will be situated in the heart of the...
Meliá Hotels International has announced plans to revamp its INNSiDE by Meliábrand. In 2019 INNSiDE by Meliá will expand to resort destinations in order to bring...
The Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour Hotel is design hotels first property in Malta Originally built in 1554, the landmark structure that now houses the...
Le Méridien St.Julians Hotel & Spa to become Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa following €25million investment The first Marriott hotel to be opened in Malta,...
The first Mandarin Oriental property in the Middle East, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, will open its doors in the first quarter of 2019. Located in...
Workham hotels visited the Trinity offices this week and were keen to share the below the key 5 points about the hotels they represent :...
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened its 100th Hotel Indigo property globally, Hotel Indigo Berlin East Side Gallery and the brand is set to double its portfolio...
The long awaited Región de Murcia International Airport has opened on 15th January by King Felipe VI of Spain. It will operate flights to four...
Spring 2019 will bring a new luxury addition to the Eternal City, when Rocco Forte’s highly anticipated Hotel de la Ville debuts on top of...
Bless Hotel Madrid has opened its doors to guests with the hotel becoming the first to open under the Bless Collection Hotels brand from Palladium Hotel...
DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort has opened its doors, boasting lake-front views, the largest ballroom in the region and four unique...
Hampton by Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property, at Frankfurt Airport, the brand’s third property in Frankfurt and joins ten other Hampton...
As of this coming spring, the five-star Park Hyatt Mallorca Resort located in Canyamel will be offering a new and exquisite menu by the hand...
On 2 January, Protur Hotels will be opening its first urban hotel, the Protur Naisa Palma. A four-star hotel located in the heart of Palma,...
Hilton is to launch its new luxury brand LXR Hotels & Resorts into Europe with the opening of the Biltmore hotel in London, following the...
With the incorporation of this new hotel, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has added the Iberostar Llaut Palma to its group, a five-star establishment that only...
The Hotel Meliá Palma Marina has recently opened MOSS, a culinary venue that connects with nature through fresh, local products, with views over Palma’s seafront...
Radisson Blu has opened 2 hotels in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. Both hotels are located in prominent locations with the Radisson Blu Hotel...
Radisson Hotel Group has revealed the signing of the Radisson Blu Leninsky Prospect Hotel, Moscow, in Russia. The hotel will be an integral part of a...
First Nordic opening from the design brand CitizenM is 238-room overlooking the historic city centre in Denmark's capital. The property is located in the Dagmarhus...
Voco Dubai will open its doors in the first quarter of 2019 as the first Voco hotel in the region, parent company InterContinental Hotels Group...
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of the Radisson Red Vienna in Austria. The Imperial City will welcome the new property in 2021 which...
Fourth Radisson Blu in Italy to open in 2022 The fourth Radisson Blu is to arrive in Italy, Radisson Blu Hotel, Rome Fiumicino International Airport...
Rome debuts new Convention Bureau Rome now has a convention bureau of its own, formed in conjunction with the surrounding Lazio region, the Roma &...
Mandarin Oriental to open in Beijing in 2019 The 73 room Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing set to open in Beijing in early 2019.Located just minutes from...
Hampton by Hilton opens 3rd property in Berlin Hampton by Hilton Berlin East Side Gallery has opened in central Berlin directly next to the Mercedes-Benz...
Montreux launches annual Christmas Market Montreux the charming Swiss resort city located besides Lake Geneva goes to great lengths to put a magical touch on...
Warwick Hotels and Resorts Global have much to offer Did you know Warwick Hotels has 55 Hotels worldwide situated in exciting key city centre locations...
Jumeirah Beach Hotel to re-open in Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel is to re-open on October 19th following a five-month transformation programme. Guests will return to discover...
One of Madrid's oldest hotels has undergone a modern makeover Some 130 years after first opening its doors, the Madrid’s Gran Hotel Inglés has undergone...
Istanbul opens huge new airport President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unveiled Istanbul New Airport, a mega project that may eventually become the world's...
Unbound Collection by Hyatt grows with Barcelona’s Hotel Sofia The Hotel Sofia in Barcelona, Spain, will join the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global portfolio...
Hotel Principe Di Savoia Renovates Events Space Dorchester Collection’s Milanese property, Hotel Principe di Savoia has renovated its event spaces. Dominating the Piazza della Repubblica...
Edition Hotel to open in Abu Dhabi in November The first Edition Hotel in the Middle East, with 198 rooms and suites as well as...
Occidental IMPZ opens in Dubai The four-star, 239-room Occidental IMPZ Dubai Conference & Events Centre has opened in Dubai Production City (DPC). Consisting of two...
The Official Convention, Event and Tourism Organisation 'Wonderful Copenhagen' Copenhagen is not only a front runner with its sustainable solutions it has one of the...
Shangri-La hotel planned for Melbourne in 2021 The $565 million Sapphire by the Gardens development in Melbourne has officially commenced, which will house the 5-star...
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid to open in 2019 Hard Rock International has announced a planned expansion to its hotel portfolio, with the opening of Hard...
Belfast Waterfront becomes ICC Belfast Belfast Waterfront has re-branded to ICC (International Convention Centre) Belfast. The re-positioning aims to attract the international conference market and is...
Docks Dome Located on the roof of the shopping district Docks Bruxsel, Docks Dome completely revolutionises the approach of events. This building distinguishes itself from...
Hold Your Event At the top Of the World - Burj Khalifa Located at soaring heights of nearly 500 meters, Level 112 Burj Khalifa is...
Vienna ranked as most liveable city in the world For the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit’s...
Crowne Plaza Geneva The Crowne Plaza Geneva hotel is located at Geneva Airport. This very modern and elegant 4 star hotel can boast that they...
Hotel nhow Marseille opens nhow Marseille, located on the Corniche waterfront,features 150 rooms - 99 of which have a balcony or large terrace. The hotel...
Deborah on tour in Warsaw - Day 3 Day 3..."After further appointments with the DMCs, I went on the ‘Warsaw in a Nutshell’ tour which...
Deborah on tour in Warsaw - Day 2 Day 2 of Deborah's trip to Warsaw..."Having declined the opportunity to join the optional morning walk at...
Deborah on tour in Warsaw - Day 1 Deborah Aylward from our team recently attended a trip with Global DMC Partners Connections (GDMCP) to experience what the...
RIU Plaza – opening summer 2019 The new Riu Plaza España Hotel, an iconic building situated on the Big Track, right in the heart of...
Lipica estate: an exceptional stud farm with the white Lipizzaner horses Many centuries ago, a classical riding school began at the green Lipica estate. Today...
Callao City Lights, Madrid Bring the excitement of cinema to your next business meeting or eventWhy not hold your next business meeting, sales conference or...
New Milan property for Hilton Hilton has announced the opening of Grand Hotel Villa Torretta Milan Sesto, Curio Collection by Hilton. The 16th century property...
Beer hotel opens in Columbus, Ohio BrewDog Doghouse Columbus has a beer tap in every bedroom as well as conference facilities for thirsty meetings.Scottish beer...
Apollo Hotels is officially part of the Fattal Hotel Group Apollo Hotels is now part of the Fattal Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing...
Hilton opens new hotel in Belgrade, Serbia The Hilton Belgrade has recently opened in the Serbian capital city, and can offer business travellers 242 guest...
Hyatt House set for Frankfurt debut in 2023 Expected to open in 2023, Hyatt House Frankfurt/City Goetheplatz will mark the second Hyatt House hotel in...
Radisson Blu opening in Larnaca, Cyprus This new hotel is due to open in the next week and is located in the city centre, about...
Strand Hotel Stockholm becomes a Radisson Collection Following a two year long refurbishment the Radisson Collection Hotel, Strand Stockholm is now completely renewed. Located in...
DoubleTree by Hilton Moscow Vnukovo Airport opens DoubleTree by Hilton Moscow Vnukovo Airport is now open, offering panoramic airport views, contemporary regional cuisine and more...
Hilton unveils the brands first tri-branded property in Chicago Hilton has announced the opening of its first tri-branded property, which includes Hilton Garden Inn Chicago...
Movenpick opens five star seafront hotel in Hua Hin A new five-star property in Thailand has opened its doors with 96 suites and pool villas.The...
Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre opens in France Bordeaux has welcomed its first Hilton Garden Inn property. The hotel joins an existing nine Hilton properties in...
Lake Como Mandarin Oriental opening spring 2019 The Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como will open in spring 2019 following a complete refurbishment of the current hotel’s...
Hampton by Hilton to open 15 new properties Hilton's upper-mid scale brand Hampton by Hilton have recently announced that they will be opening 15 new...
Kimpton Frankfurt hotel set for 2023 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants are expanding the brand to Germany in 2023 with the opening of Kimpton Frankfurt, it...
Hôtel Paris Auteuil Tour Eiffel reopened 7th July After 7 months of refurbishment, the Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel re-opened on 7th July this year. The...
Two new properties in Morocco for the Barcelo Group The Barceló Hotel Group has announced its two hotels in Morocco, located in Tánger and Agadir.The...
Expo Centre to be built in Las Vegas A new 32,500sqm Expo Centre on the World Market Centre Las Vegas campus is set for construction...
Riu Plaza Espana Hotel, Madrid, opening June 2019 The Riu Plaza will open next Summer as a 4* hotel. It is located on the Grand...
Hotel de Berri, Paris is due to open in July Hotel de Berri, a Luxury Collection Hotel belonging to the Starwood group is due to...
Dolce Sitges launches new meeting space Dolce Sitges, which was the first hotel in Spain to be specifically designed for the MICE market, continues to...
Dom Pedro Marina reopened after refurbishment The 4 star Dom Pedro Marina hotel, In the centre of Vilamoura and 25 km from Faro airport, has...
Hotel group IHG adds 13 luxury and upscale hotels to their UK portfolio This deal will establish IHG as the leading luxury hotel operator in...
Maritim Hotels building largest hotel in Amsterdam Maritim are the largest privately owned hotel chain in Germany with 34 hotels all over the country. Their...
Design Hotel opens in Helsinki The 153-room hotel Hotel St. George opened on 2 May in a building that was once a newspaper printing house...
W launches hotel with event space in Brisbane W Hotels, part of Marriott International, has marked its return to Australia with the opening of W...
The Rebirth of Hospes Maricel & Spa Though Hospes Maricel & Spa is only 10 minutes from Mallorca’s capital city of Palma, It was formerly...
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...
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...
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...
Delta Hotels makes European debut Delta Hotels, part of Marriott International, has launched Delta Hotels by Marriott Frankfurt Offenbach, this marks the European debut of...
Palais Wertheim opens for meetings & events in Vienna Palais Wertheim has opened in the first district of Vienna, directly on Schwarzenbergplatz. Palais Wertheim. It...
Brand new Costa Rica Convention Center opens its doors Costa Rica’s first convention center large enough for up to 6,571 delegates is now open. With...
Ibiza Gran Hotel reopens its doors with the addition of 28 new rooms After 10 years with a distinctive philosophy in which the perpetual search...
Hotel Arts Barcelona Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and with breath taking views of the city, Hotel Arts Barcelona boasts 483 bedrooms - including Club Rooms,...
Hotel Martinez added to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hyatt has welcomed the reopening of Hôtel Martinez, Cannes, as part of The Unbound Collection by...
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol Opening on 4th March 2019 is our Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol. The 274-bedroom...
Accor Hotels acquires Movenpick Hotels and Resorts AccorHotels have announced their plans to acquire Movenpick Hotels and Resorts. The Movenpick chain has 84 hotels spread...
Opening in 2022 - Shangri-La Bahrain The property will be located in Bahrain Marina, an iconic waterfront complex currently under development in the capital of...
NYX Hotel opens in Madrid After an intensive period of reconstruction and renovation, Leonardo Hotels is opening its third lifestyle hotel in Europe.Excellently situated in...
Multifunctional Congress and Cultural Centre O2 Prague New multifunctional and congress centre is being built in Prague. Bestsport company which owns and operates the O2...
QE2 to open as floating hotel in Dubai The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) has relaunched as a floating hotel, restaurant and exhibition in Dubai this...
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort Reopens on 12th April 2018 A gem of belle époque Venetian decor, the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort is set...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront now open Radisson Blu continues its expansion in key global cities of the world, with the latest opening in the...
Marriott to open new resort in Las Vegas Marriott are set to expand with a new hotel opening set for 2020 in Las Vegas. The...
Hilton Copenhagen City to open in 2020 Hilton Hotels has plans to open a new Danish property in 2020 in a quayside location in Copenhagen.Hilton...
Nobu set to open 20 hotels by 2020 With seven hotels currently in operation and eight further properties opening this year and next, Nobu Hospitality...
Me by Melia to open on the Catalan Coast in the spring Luxury lifestyle hotel ME by Meliá is due to open its first property...
Bulgari Paris Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has signed a new hotel in Paris and is scheduled to open in 2020.The new opening follows the hotels...
Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya Barcelona to become Nobu hotel The Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya is currently a superior 4 star hotel offering 272 rooms and...
Carlson Rezidor rebrands as Radisson Hotel Group Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group have announced they are rebranding to Radisson Hotel Group, effective immediately. The announcement was...
New hotels opening in Paris in 2018 Hotel Lutetia is re-opening in the Spring. Located on the Left Bank, it will have 184 bedrooms, 5...
The Dorchester Collection set for Dubai The Dorchester Collection is set to expand into the Middle East for the first time with the signing of...
The Fontenay - a new hotel in Hamburg The Fontenay is set to open on the waterfront in Hamburg in the middle of March. It...
Sofia Barcelona reopens! Following the complete closure and renovation of the Princess Sofia, the 5 star deluxe Barcelona hotel has reopened as Sofia. The venue...
Hotel Indigo The Hague - Palace Noordeinde opens IHG have opened their first Hotel Indigo in The Netherlands, Hotel Indigo The Hague – Palace Noordeinde. There...
Barcelo expand into the UAE Barcelo Hotel Group have expanded into the UAE with Barcelo Residences Dubai Marina and Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel. The UAE is renowned...
Residences by Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, due to open in 2020 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced an agreement to brand and manage 34 luxurious Residences...
New Barcelo Torre de Madrid The new Barcelo Torre de Madrid holds the best location in the Spanish capital – the hotel is housed within Madrid’s...
Melia Madrid Serano reopens The Melia Madrid Serrano has now opened, the property has been refurbished in line with Meliá Hotels & Resorts’ focus on...
Barcelo Imagine Madrid to open in March 2018 Barcelo Imagine, the newest 5* hotel in Central Madrid, is located just a 3-minute walk from Torres Kio...
New Arcotel opens in Vienna The Arcotel Donauzentrum has recently opened in Vienna, located directly in the Donau Zentrum shopping centre. The third Vienna Arcotel...
Laura Ashley Hotels and Resorts set to expand Laura Ashley Ltd has announced the decision to build on the success of its UK rebranding operations...
Jumeirah launches new hotel brand Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company, has finally taken the veil off the name of its new lifestyle brand,...
The Hoxton to expand in the US in 2018 The Hoxton is set to continue its overseas expansion with the opening of three hotels in...
Hilton Lake Como Located in the heart of the city, between central Como and the Swiss border, the Hilton Lake Como -the largest hotel in the...
Nobu Hotel Marbella to open in March Nobu Hotel Marbella is excited to announce its opening on March 29th, 2018. The resort is the latest...
Emirates to add third London airport to its network Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, said on Wednesday that from June next year it would...
New hotel and developments in Berlin for 2018 and beyond Barcelo is opening a second hotel in Germany. The Berlin property is located on the...
Six Senses Plans New Resort in Austrian Alps The property will include 80 guest rooms, 50 residences, and a small village of chalets. The Austrian...
Me Dubai Me by Meliá has revealed its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of Me Dubai at the end of 2018. Located...
Cheval Blanc, the new luxury hotel from Louis Vuitton in Paris Cheval Blanc Samaritaine will open in Paris at the end of 2018. It is...
Reasons to take your event to Madrid? How about Madrid for your next event? Here are our key reasons why you should!• Comprehensive hotel offering...
Hyatt Centric Gran Via Madrid The Hyatt Centric Gran Vía Madrid marks the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Spain opens this month. The contemporary design...
Take a look at Montreux as an event destination Last week we went on a visit to Montreux to see what it can offer to...
Five-star Irish Castle Hotel Adare Manor reopens following restoration Ireland has no shortage of breath-taking sights. One of the most beautiful has long been Adare...
VP Hotel Espana set to open in Madrid The new 5 star VP Hotel Espana will open this month in Madrid and is located in...
Movenpick The Hague Movenpick Hotels and Resorts are set to open a landmark design led property in The Hague, in the heart of one of The...
Marriott announce 7 new Edition hotels Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International are expanding their joint venture, EDITION Hotels, with seven new luxury-lifestyle hotels...
Trinity looks at Malaga as an event destination A city with a population of 600,000 located on the south coast of Spain, Malaga for many...
W Hotels coming to Rome Marriott International's W lifestyle brand will occupy adjacent 19th century buildings in Rome. The redeveloped property is slated to open...
Radisson Red opens in Cape Town and is due in Latvia in 2020 Radisson RED - Cape TownThe Radisson RED Cape Town has opened its...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Open First Property in China The 246-room Rosewood Sanya opened yesterday, the lodging company's first property in China. The lush luxury...
Considering an Event in Toronto? Here's some quick fire facts about the city! Business Events Toronto recently visited Trinity as part of a mini-expo to...
Radisson Blu set for Venice debut Carlson Rezidor have announced The Radisson Blu Hotel, Venice San Marco will open in late 2019.The hotel will be...
The Mondrian Park Avenue Debuts in New York City's NoMad Neighbourhood The 189-room Mondrian Park Avenue has opened in New York City's NoMad neighbourhood. Owners...
A New Citizen M hotel in Paris CitizenM, the very ‘connected’ hotel chain, has just opened its third establishment in Paris, not far from the...
Singapore's second InterContinental set to open Singapore's second luxury hotel under InterContinental Hotel Group's flagship brand is due to open in the city's Robertson Quay...
New hotel designed like an urban home opens in Distrikt Lazare The new 4-star Distrikt Lazare urban Spa Hotel is set to opened in the...
Atahotel The One has a new meeting space! Atahotel The One has opened its brand new meeting room. The new and modern area, equipped with...
IHG reveal new avid hotels brand InterContinental Hotels Group have revealed the name of its new high-quality midscale brand, avid hotels.IHG expects the first avid...
Porte de Versailles has the first Okko Hotel in Paris The latest offshoot of the young French hotel chain Okko Hotels has opened near to...
Waldorf Astoria plans 2019 opening in the Maldives Spanning three islands in the South Male Atoll, approximately 20 minutes from the Maldivian capital of Male,...
Four Seasons Plans First Hotel in Greece To civilization at large, Greece is one of the oldest destinations on Earth. To Four Seasons Hotels and...
Hilton to Open Nine Hotels in Central America Hilton will add about 1,300 hotel rooms to its Central America inventory, with the recent signings of...
Historic Dutch Monastery to Become Curio Collection Hotel A 144-year-old former monastery in the Netherlands is set to become a new luxury hotel -- the...
Aloft Philadelphia Downtown opens The Aloft Philadelphia Downtown, has opened its doors. Directly attached to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the new hotel features 179 loft-inspired...
Two new hotel openings in Paris Both stylish and exciting, these two hotels both have meeting space and are new on the scene in Paris.CitizenM...
SUD Hall a new venue in Lisbon SUD HALL is a new venue on the banks of the River Tagus in the Belem area of...
Two new properties in Dubai for InterContinental InterContinental Hotels Group have added to new properties to their portfolio in Dubai; Crowne Plaza Dubai Business Bay...
The Hoxton to add hotels in London and Chicago The Hoxton are to open new properties in London and the US. Subject to planning permission...
Motel One opens in Zurich Motel One has opened its second hotel in Switzerland, Motel One Zurich. The hotel has a city centre location and...
Hilton set to open 30 hotels in the UK Hilton are set to open 30 hotels in the UK over the next two years as...
United Nations Hotel to Become New York's Seventh Hilton ONE UN New York, the landmark hotel situated alongside the United Nations headquarters on Manhattan's East...
Hotel NH Collection Eurobuilding Madrid becomes Spains first hotel to donate surplus event food to f The Council, through the Madrid Destino Tourism Department, has...
W Barcelona Hotel Wraps Room Renovations The iconic W Barcelona unveiled a multi million-pound renovation this month. All 473 guest rooms have been transformed and...
Bateaux Mouches New Summer Terrace The Bateaux Mouches company unveils its brand-new chic summer terrace (180 m²): Monsieur Mouche. The bartenders, recognisable by their blue...
Accor Hotel Growth Already a leading hotel brand in the world, Accor show no signs of slowing down. The brand is continuing its growth worldwide...
The Café Richelieu This elegant and refined cafe, within the world’s biggest museum, now has an offer for groups of a minimum of 20 people!...
Centennial Hotel Tallin opening on 1st September This soon-to-be-opened hotel with 81 rooms is located in Tallinn city centre. The hotel is in Nordic minimalist...
Marriott International open first AC Hotel in Germany Marriott International has opened its first AC Hotel in Germany. Its is the brands first hotel in...
InterContinental hotel opens in L.A.'s tallest skyscraper The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, occupying part of the tallest U.S. building on the West Coast, is now...
1,400 New Hotel Rooms Under Construction in San Francisco In recent years, San Francisco has seen increased hotel demand but stagnant hotel supply. Now that's...
Prague Congress Centre Begins Renovation The Prague Congress Centre has launched a renovation of its meeting spaces and upgrades to its A/V capabilities, Internet connection...
Looking for something different for your event in Geneva? The Campagnie Generale de Navigation (CGN) fleet of boats in Geneva has just relaunched two of...
Le Méridien Visconti Rome opens following £15 million refurbishment The 240-room Le Méridien Visconti Rome has debuted in the Eternal City's Prati district, following a...
9 new hotels to open by 2020 from The Dream Hotel Group The Dream Hotel Group have released plans to open 9 new hotels across...
Shangri-La expands their portfolio of hotels into Melbourne The luxury brand of hotels Shangri-La are opening their fourth Australian hotel in downtown Melbourne. Set to...
Great Hotels of the World expands with new properties in Spain, Italy and more Great Hotels of the World, a leading representation company for independent...
Hotel de Crillon reopens The prestigious Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel, located on Place de la Concorde, reopened on 5 July. After more than...
New award for Madrid-Barajas Airport After being recognised as the best airport in Southern Europe at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2017 in March, Adolfo...
Marriott's Autograph Collection Opens Adults-Only Hotel in Madrid A historic building on Madrid's world-famous Gran Vía is now a boutique, adults-only hotel, according to Marriott...
San Francisco have something new to shout about! South Beach in San Francisco has become home to the the first new build hotel in the...
Mandarin Oriental Melbourne set to open in 2023 Mandarin Oriental has released plans for a new luxury hotel to open in Melbourne, Australia in 2023. The...
Best Western Expands presence in Sweden Best Western has recently become the largest hotel brand in Sweden following the acquisition of Sweden Hotel, which is...
NH Collection Hotel opens in Brussels The NH Hotel Group have opened another hotel under their NH Collection brand, the NH Collection Grand Sablon in...
The first Kimpton Hotel in Europe opens in Amsterdam Kimpton Hotels, owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group, has opened the Kimpton De Witt in the...
World's Best Airports and Airport Hotels Named by Skytrax The U.K.-based consultancy Skytrax presented its annual World Airport Awards Tuesday at the Passenger Terminal Expo...
Two new event locations for Dubai An Aloft hotel is being built at Dubai City Centre Deira and it is due to open during the...
First Element Hotel In Southeast Asia Opens in Kuala Lumpur The 252-room Element Kuala Lumpur has debuted in Malaysia, Marriott's first Element-brand property to open...
First Avani hotel debuts in Lisbon following renovations The 119-room Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel has opened in Portugal and is the first of the...
Sir Hotels open in Ibiza The newest and most luxurious addition to the Sir family: Sir Joan Ibiza opens reservations to the public on Friday...
Paris and the USA topped international meeting rankings in 2016 The U.S. was the top country for large association conventions in 2016, hosting 934 of...
Germany Welcomed More Than 3 Million Events in 2016 Germany hosted 3.02 million events in 2016, a year-over-year increase of 18 percent, and 394 million...
China sees new opening of first Tribute Portfolio Hotel Tribute Portfolio is part of Marriott International and will launch its first hotel in Shanghai, China,...
Hotel 50 Bowery Opens in the Heart of New York’s Chinatown The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) has installed a permanent exhibit on the...
Tuscany's La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena Joins Curio Collection by Hilton The 99-room La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena has become the...
Fifteenth Edition of IMEX Frankfurt Kicks Off In Germany The IMEX Frankfurt 2017 meetings-industry trade show started today in Germany. This year's edition, the 15th,...
Hilton's Curio Collection Makes Washington DC Debut Hilton Worldwide has expanded its Curio Collection in Washington DC with the opening of The Darcy, it announced...
Rosewood Hoi An to open in 2019 Rosewood are going to be opening a new luxury property in Vietnam in 2019, this will be located...
Hard Rock Plans Third European Resort in Malta The announcement adds to Malta's reputation as a rising star among European destinations. Beloved for its Mediterranean...
New Meetings Hotel Planned for Frankfurt A new NH Collection hotel is coming to Frankfurt, Germany, site of the annual IMEX in Frankfurt meetings exhibition,...
HUNGEXPO visits Trinity Thinking of holding an event in Budapest? Here are some key facts about HUNGEXPO who recently came in to visit Trinity: One...
AccorHotels to Open Largest Mercure Hotel in Dubai French hotelier AccorHotels will open its largest-ever Mercure hotel this spring in Dubai's vibrant Barsha Heights neighborhood,...
Hyatt Regency Debuts in the Netherlands With 211-Room Hotel in Amsterdam The 211-room Hyatt Regency Amsterdam, the first Hyatt Regency hotel in the Netherlands, has...
Sir Nikolai Hotel Hamburg Perched on Hamburg’s Nikolaifleet waterfront, Sir Nikolai the new hotel from Design Hotel is sandwiched between the Altstadt (Old Town) -...
St Giles Hotels to Be First UK Hotel Brand to Operate in Cuba Gran Caribe, one of Cuba's foremost hotel groups operating four and five...
Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai Opens The 477-room Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai has debuted in the United Arab Emirates. The resort, which features a glass cube...
Miami's Surf Club Reborn as a Four Seasons Hotel Florida's fourth Four Seasons hotel has opened on the site of an historic Miami social club...
Palace Hotel Debuts at Switzerland's Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne The 108-room Palace Hotel has opened at the at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne in central...
Meliá Calvia Beach Convention Centre The Meliá Calvia Beach Hotel will be re-opening its doors in late April with a new addition to its infrastructure:...
NYX Hotels now also in Prague After launching the first European NYX Hotel in Milan, NYX Prague opened its doors in mid-March. With 91 rooms...
Hotel Eden Reopens In Rome Hotel Eden, part of the Dorchester Collection, reopens in Rome April 1, 2017 following an extensive 18-month restoration. Located in the...
W Hotels Makes Indian Debut in Goa W Hotels Worldwide has opened a new hotel - its 50th hotel worldwide and its first hotel in...
Vietnam's second JW Marriott Hotel opens JW Marriott have just opened their second hotel in Vietnam. Located on Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc, this brand...
Meliá Announces April Opening for Spain's New Palma Convention Centre Spanish hotelier Meliá Hotels International will open what it's calling "the best convention centre in...
Hilton to open a new hotel in Paris Hilton have announced that they are opening a new hotel in Paris, the exact date is yet...
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre begins $23 million renovation The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)'s South Building is undergoing a $23 million renovation and modification...
New W Hotel to open in Prague In 2020, the W brand (recently part of Marriott International) will open a new hotel in Prague. The...
Florence creates new MICE entity Destination Florence A new entity created by the Florence Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Municipality of Florence, is focused...
Doubletree New York Times Square West Open! The Doubletree by Hilton brand has recently opened its door to a new property in New York's Times...
Lake Geneva hotel joins Mason Rose portfolio The Evian Resort, overlooking the south shore of Lake Geneva, has recently joined the Mason Rose Collection. Located...
Steigenberger Hotel Group rebrands to Deutsche Hospitality Great to have Deutsche Hospitality visit Trinity this week, thank you for keeping us up to date on...
Hotel brand due to open first property in Cuba Kempinski Hotels plans to open a five-star hotel in Cuba this spring, the luxury hotelier announced...
Nyx Milan – the first Nyx hotel in Europe The Nyx Milan will open at the end of February. Nyx is a new brand from...
News from the Minor Group’s Portuguese hotels Here’s a roundup of news from the Minor group’s hotels in Portugal. Some properties were upgraded in 2016...
Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper Update Situated overlooking the sea and close to the beach, the Hotel Pullman Barcelona Skipper is in an ideal location for...
W Barcelona revamping their bedrooms The iconic W Hotel in Barcelona is transforming its 473 guest bedrooms this year. All rooms will have a new...
Prague Congress Centre set for development The Prague Congress Centre has recently announced its plans for development. Final plans will be submitted by March 2017...
New Sydney venue opens The Sydney ICC has recently opened, with 378,000 square feet of exhibition space, 86,400 square feet of meeting space and 54,000...
W Hotels makes it's Las Vegas debut W Hotels Worldwide are now part of Marriott International, with the W Hotel Las Vegas being the first...
Two New Hipotels in Playa de Palma, Mallorca Hipotels Hotels & Resorts is extending its hotel supply in Mallorca with the addition of two new...
Four Seasons announce new European hotels Two Four Seasons properties will open in France in late 2017. The Four Seasons Megève will face onto Mont...
New Technology at Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa The 5-star Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa has recently refurbished its facilities to enhance its...
15 hotels opening in Hamburg this year In addition to the Elbphilharmonie, philharmonic hall opening on 11th January (pictured), 15 hotels are set to launch...
The One Barcelona opening on 16th January A new 5*GL hotel is opening on 16th January. Part of the H10 group, the One is located...
Official opening of the Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques hotel In December Madrid officially welcomed a new luxury establishment into its fold: the Gran...
Great reasons to hold your event in Paris in 2017 There are a lot of good reasons to hold your events in Paris, not only...
Only You Hotel Atocha ready to make its debut Only YOU Hotel Atocha, the second hotel in the Only YOU Hotels chain and owned by...
Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel launches the Red Coat Direct App With the aim of meeting the needs of business clients and responding in real time...
NH Hotels Opens New 5 Star Hotel In Barcelona Located on the Rambla de Catalunya, Barcelona the NH Collection Gran Hotel Calderon has 255 bedrooms...
Madrid awarded as Best MICE destination 2016 The Iberian Association of Business Travel Managers (IBTA) chose Madrid as “2016 Best MICE destination” at the 2016...
Madrid International Airport: new connections with South-East Asia Aware of the importance of South-East Asia for the tourism market, in 2016 Madrid authorities achieved a...
Fairmont Hotels - Renovations and Refurbishments Here's a quick round-up of improvements to hotels in the Fairmont group which were carried out in 2016 or...
Courtyard Marriott opens in Brussels Marriott have opened a new Courtyard hotel in Brussels, Belgium. The hotel is located in the city centre and is...
Croatia's second-largest city “Croatia’s second-largest city, Split is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has...
New Atlético de Madrid Wanda Metropolitano stadium The Madrid football club Atlético de Madrid has announced the opening of a spectacular venue for events in...
News from Iceland Fosshotel Húsavík (Hotels of Iceland) recently re-opened following renovation. The hotel is now the largest conference hotel in North Iceland, with 110...
New hotel openings from Melia Hotels International Here’s a roundup of the hotels which the Melia group opened in 2016 and hotels which are scheduled...
W Hotel Las Vegas Now Open The W brand, now part of Marriott International, has opened a new hotel in Las Vegas. Located on the...
Coming New to Dubai Two more St Regis hotels are also coming on stream: scheduled for next year is the 136-room St Regis Dubai Al...
The Hoxton Paris The Hoxton Paris is due to open in Spring 2017, it will be Hoxton Hotels second property outside London. The boutique hotel...
Astor Hotel Paris, Curio - A Collection by Hilton In 2017 Curio - A Collection by Hilton will take over the famous Astor Hotel Saint-Honoré...
Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection The first Autograph Collection hotel by Marriott in Paris is set to be unveiled in 2018 in the former Pentemont Abbey....
Visit to Chateau du Lac, Brussels We recently had a meeting Château du Lac which is part of the Belgian hotel group, Martins. It’s a...
NH Collection Madrid Suecia In Madrid the historic Hotel Suecia has been renovated and re-branded as a five star NH Collection hotel. With 123 spacious...
Shanghai Hotel Opens The Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang has just opened in Wujiaochang, (meaning “hub of five avenues,”) is a thriving business, innovation and university...
New Miami hotel due to open The newly built Aloft Miami Airport is due to open in December 2016, and is just a few miles...
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...
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...
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...
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...
First Five-Star Hotel Opens In Minsk Belarusian capital Minsk has unveiled its first five-star hotel with the 217-room Minsk Marriott Hotel by Marriott International. The...
Barcelona's New 4 Star property The Majestic group is opening a new 4-star property in the very heart of Barcelona. Midmost Hotel an exclusive boutique...
Pulitzer Amsterdam re-opens after refurbishment The legendary Pulitzer Amsterdam, which overlooks two of Amsterdam’s most scenic canals is due to re-open on the 15th of...
Room Mate Hotels opens new hotel in Barcelona Room Mate Anna is the first of the three new hotels Room Mate have planned for Barcelona,...
The Corinthia at Meydan Beach, Dubai Corinthia Hotels are opening up a luxury beachfront resort in Dubai. The Corinthia at Meydan Beach, which includes a...
Three Marriott brands opening in one building in Nashville Come 2018, Nashville, US, will experience a first - Marriott are opening three of their hotel...
Radisson Blu & Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam Airport - Facts Thank you to Radisson Blu & Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam Airport for their...
Hilton Malta Refurbishment update On Saturday 16th April at noon, bang on time as promised, Hilton Malta re-opened its doors after having been closed for...
Dubai Industry News Dubai is set to hit the 100,000 rooms milestone across its expanding hotel and hotel apartment inventory as the City aims to...
Radisson Blu Hotel Berlin - Key Facts Great to have Radisson Blu Hotel Berlin visit us this week, below are five key facts from them;The...
Vienna achieves industry recognition After the International Congress Convention Association (ICCA) declared Vienna the fourth most popular destination for international congresses worldwide in 2015, the...
Conrad Manila, a new hotel in the Philippines Conrad Manila: Conrad Hotels & Resorts' (Hilton) new five-star venue. It is their first hotel in the...
Hawker House, a unique space for large events Hawker House, London, is no longer the abandoned derelict space it used to be. Street Feast, now...
Berlin - new hotels for 2016 with even more in 2017 and beyond Berlin continues to expand its hotel offerings and there are currently more...
The Luxury Collection's Pine Cliffs Resort reopens The Luxury Collection’s Pine Cliffs hotel (part of Starwood hotels and resorts) in the Algarve has re-opened after...
New hotel opens in New York The Beekman Hotel, an exclusive 5-star hotel in central New York has recently opened, with an impressive nine-story atrium...
Radisson Blu Frankfurt The Radisson Blu, Frankfurt is in an ideal location for meetings with direct access to the motorway, 15 minutes to Frankfurt Airport...
5 Fast Facts about Vienna Vienna is one of the top M&E destinations in Europe, please see below for 5 x key points why Vienna...
Representation Company expands into South Asia Mason Rose has recently added Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, an Indian hotel group with 9 locations across the...
Martin's Red, Brussels - a hotel for the football lover Martin’s Red is a new hotel opening in September 2016, situated south east of Brussels...
Hotel Ttem: A new icon in the heart of Madrid TŌTEM, a new icon in the heart of Madrid, has opened its doors in June...
Copenhagen – more hotels, refurbishments and take overs The Danish capital is increasing hotel capacity with 2,247 new rooms being opened in the near future,...
What’s new in Stockholm this year Three new hotels have opened in the Swedish capital giving an even greater choice of venues for conferences and...
Hilton and Hampton by Hilton St.Petersburg, Russia Russia’s second largest city is set to gain two Hilton branded hotels within the next 12 months. Both...
Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Ireland Hilton Worldwide has opened its first Hilton Garden Inn in Ireland on the banks of Dublin’s River Liffey. The...
Vienna hotel shortlisted for design award The Hilton Vienna Plaza, which originally opened in 1988, but has recently undergone a total refurbishment, has been shortlisted...
New Belfast Waterfront Venue Now Open If you haven’t considered Belfast for your next event, then now is the perfect time as the new Belfast...
The Fontainebleau Miami – a great hotel for a large group Last week we were in Miami for a client’s conference at the Fontainebleau Hotel,...
Vienna highly placed in industry figures Leading congress destination Vienna put in yet another strong showing in the 2015 statistics published by the International Congress...
Canopy Reykjavik City Centre, Iceland Canopy Reykjavik City Centre, Iceland will be opening in July 2016, and as the first hotel in the world to...
Doubletree by Hilton Wroclaw, Poland set to open in May 2016 Doubletree by Hilton Wroclaw is due to open in May 2016, the hotel will...
PASSION FOR ART AND LUXURY IN MADRID The brand new Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques, due to open in May, is housed in the...
The ME hotel opens in Miami and 11 Howard in New York this month The first ME hotel has opened in Miami. The hotel is...
Introducing… TRU by Hilton The Hilton brand are celebrating the launch of their 13th brand, Tru by Hilton.They believe that guests should have a great...
Annual overnight stays in Madrid hotels surpass 18 million for the first time The number of annual overnight stays in the city of Madrid has...
AC Hotel Marseille Velodrome opening this month The AC hotel will open in Marseille’s newly revitalised Prado area in the business district of the city...
Abu Dhabi properties 2018 The Minor Hotel Group has two new hotel openings in 2018 in Abu Dhabi. Both are located in Jebel Dhanna which is...
How about Dubai for your next event? Last week I visited Dubai to take part in the M&I Forum which was held at the JW...
New Hotels opening in Budapest This year sees the opening of 3 new hotels in the Budapest, Hungary’s capital city:Firstly, The Elizabeth Park Hotel centrally...
Vienna congress centre achieves green accreditation The Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center was recently awarded the official Austrian ecolabel for ‘Green Meetings’ and ‘Green...
New attractions in Lisbon this year Visitors to Lisbon this year will have the opportunity to see the city from a stunning new perspective when...
Why Madrid? Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is a cosmopolitan metropolis where you will find urban and traditional cultures are mixed throughout the many...
The New Occidental Praha Wilson - The first Occidental Hotel in Europe The new Occidental Praha Wilson is a newly refurbished, boutique 5* hotel in...
10 unique event venues in Paris Viparis runs 10 leading exhibition, event, entertainment and conference venues in Paris, so whatever type of occasion you are...
Take a look at Swissotel Le Plaza Basel The Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is located close to the city center and in direct connection with The...
Key facts on Movenpick Amsterdam and Paris Movenpick Hotels visited us here at the Trinity offices, great to have them! They were able to share...
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...
Vienna hotel changes ownership Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it has closed on the sale of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel,...
Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile's refurbishment Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile is currently undergoing a €70,000,000 refurbishment which is due to be completed summer 2018. The extensive refurb...
PALÁCIO DO GOVERNADOR a new boutique hotel A new boutique hotel has opened in Belem – the area to the west of the city famous...
We explore Abu Dhabi as an destination for events Paula Calton, Trinity’s Director of Sales spent a few days in Abu Dhabi last week, looking...
MPi Economic Insights for 2016 Meeting Professionals International held an event on 18th January 2016 with a mix of agencies, suppliers, consultants and venues to...
The newest addition to the Quorvus Collection – The Hormuz Grand Hotel. The newest addition to the Quorvus Collection – The Hormuz Grand Hotel. Located...
Hosmark add to their portfolio with Berlin Hotel The Ellington Hotel Berlin is a 4* hotel within a converted art deco style theatre renowned for...
Copenhagen by Charlotte Pratt Summary of DestinationCopenhagen is a fantastic destination for conference and events. It is a capital city where hotels and venues have...
Destinations which offer the best value for money The Post Office has published its annual survey on international destinations, comparing eight tourist items in 46...
New hotel openings in Paris this year Here’s a quick round-up of properties to look out for in Paris during 2016, some have been refurbished...
Ready for Red! Carlson Rezidor announces the very first Radisson Red's Carlson Rezidor announces the very first Radisson Red in Europe, the Middle East and...
Opening of Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport 2017 Carlson Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport in Belgium, a mid-scale property with...
Vienna wins knowledge award Every year the World Capital Institute recognizes the world's best centres of knowledge with the “Most Admired Knowledge Cities Award”. In...
Owl and the Pussycat to join the Mason Rose collection. Opening in January 2016 and joining the Mason Rose collection, the Owl and the Pussycat...
Alex Jarvis visits the Montreux Riviera,Switzerland This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Montreux Riviera, courtesy of the Fairmont Montreux Palace and the...
Macakizi in Bodrum joining the Mason Rose Collection Boutique property, Macakizi in Bodrum, will be joining the Mason Rose collection from December 1st 2015. The...
Latest news from the Grimaldi Forum Monaco! Latest news from the Grimaldi Forum Monaco! 10 reasons to choose the Grimaldi Forum Monaco 1. Serenity: Our...
The trends in hotel bedroom rates The latest report from HRS has compared bedroom rates in quarter 3 of 2014 with quarter 3 of 2015...
Puente Romano Beach Resort and Spa Marbella Recently nominated for Best Overseas Hotel for the 2016 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards, the Puente Romano...
Madrid's Only You wins The World's Best Design Boutique Hotel On 30 October, in the final stretch of 2015, after the eagerly anticipated expansion of...
Novotel Madrid Centre Reopens A totally renovated NOVOTEL MADRID CENTER reopened its doors after a year of remodelling works. The hotel is the biggest Novotel...
Vienna Convention Bureau's Eco-label license renewed The Vienna Tourist Board's Vienna Convention Bureau has been licensed to certify meetings as green meetings for another four...
New Hotel Openings in Berlin 2015 The Titanic Deluxe Berlin opened this spring and is a new 5 star hotel offering luxury pampering with a...
Rocco Forte Hotel Facts Rocco Forte offer a family of highly individual luxury hotels and resorts, each with a unique sense of style inspired by...
IBTM Barcelona 2015 Report Last week I had the pleasure of attending IBTM 2015 in Barcelona as a hosted buyer, together with my colleagues Paula,...
Meliá Hacienda del Conde The new and luxurious Meliá Hacienda del Conde is located in a privileged location by the sea in the Northwest of...
The Augustin, Brussels The Augustin, Brussels’ latest renovated hotel at 25-31 Avenue de Stalingrad, is just a few hundred metres from the Grand-Place. The 47...
New boutique hotel in Lisbon The Memmo Principe Real will open in the Summer of 2016 and will be a member of the Design Hotels...
InterContinental Madrid, Spain’s Leading Business Hotel 2015 For the second year running, InterContinental Madrid has received one of the awards commonly referred to as the...
El Lodge, Sierra Nevada: Re-opening in December 2015 El Lodge, Sierra Nevada, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World is set to re-open next...
Three new event venues in Paris The Pavillion VendomeThis is the latest venue in the Potel & Chabot group. It is situated on Place Vendôme...
Movenpick Hotels - Focus on Asia Destinations such as Singapore, Hanoi and the Philippines can provide an exciting and varied backdrop to most events, not...
Barcel Emperatriz, Madrid – new 5* hotel opening in January 2016 The new 5* hotel Barceló Emperatiz is due to open in January 2016, the former 19th...
Maritim Hotel's new addition in 2018 Known as the Overhoeks district, the lively quarter in Amsterdam's north will soon be home to the city's largest...
Lux Resorts will open a Dubai hotel in 2016 A new development is under construction in the Al Zorah nature reserve on the coast of...
Faro Airport will have more European connections this winter Faro Airport has had good connections with the UK during the Summer months, but unfortunately the...
The Art Design Box, Milan Over 600m2 dedicated to art and industrial design, open to the public and available for companies, for products presentations, show...
Spazio Mil, culture opens up to events. Spazio Mil, culture opens up to events.Located in Sesto San Giovanni, the Spazio Mill is a cultural space...
Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel 4* is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2015 World Travel Award for “Croatia's Leading Business Hotel” and...
W Amsterdam has just opened W Amsterdam has just opened and it is the latest 5* property in Amsterdam. There are 238 bedrooms, including 23...
Cities with the best quality of living According to the Mercer 2015 Quality of Living rankings, Vienna has the world’s best quality of living. Western...
Opening this month : Only You Hotel & Lounge, Madrid This 4-star boutique hotel is located in the centre of Madrid, on Calle Barquillo, close...
Madinat Jumeirah to launch new event space in October 2015 Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai, will offer the largest hotel event space in...
What's new at the InterContinental Malta? The InterContinental Malta is the largest hotel on Malta, with 481 bedrooms, including 30 new Highline suites. The hotel...
The Princesa Hotel becomes the first Courtyard by Marriott in Spain The 4-star Courtyard Madrid Princesa was added to Courtyard by Marriott group following the...
The Tivoli Hotel & Congress Centre The Arp-Hansen Hotel Group, the largest hotel chain in Copenhagen with 12 hotels spread around the city, has just...
The Dear Hotel - new boutique opening in Madrid The Dear Hotel is a new 4-star boutique hotel close to Madrid’s Plaza de España, offering...
Sheraton Algarve completes 1st phase refurbishment Sheraton Algarve, a Luxury Collection Hotel, has completed the first stage of a three stage phased renovation process and...
Grimm's Potsdamer Platz opens in Berlin Grimm's Potsdamer Platz opened in July 2015, just minutes away from Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz. The hotel has...
Hotel in Vienna run by refugees The Magdas Hotel in Vienna offers jobs and training to multilingual former asylum seekers – while making a political...
Lisbon has a new 5* Boutique hotel, Santiago de Alfama The Santiago de Alfama is a new 5* boutique hotel in a renovated 15th century...
Rotana opens two new hotels in Istanbul The Rotana hotel group has recently opened two new hotels in Istanbul, the Tango Arjaan by Rotana and...
InterContinental open a hotel in Estoril, Portugal The 5* InterContinental Estoril has opened recently and is located on the seafront between Estoril and Cascais. The...
New Doubletree by Hilton opens in the Costa del Sol Doubletree by Hilton has recently opened a new hotel in the Costa del Sol in...
Prague launches three flights a week to Beijing Hainan Airlines announced a regular flight between Prague and Beijing starting on 23 September 2015. There will...
A taste of luxury at the Baccarat Hotel New York The luxury Baccarat Hotel & Residences in New York opened earlier this year. The hotel...
Austria's museum for useless inventions The Museum can be a great nonsensical addition to a corporate group visiting Austria, particularly as a change of scene...
Emirates Airlines start a second daily flight to Lisbon From 1st January 2016 Emirates will start a second daily flight to Lisbon, providing better links...
Keep fit while you’re away with Even Hotels Even Hotels is IHG’s brand designed for business and leisure travellers who want to maintain a healthy...
Refurbishment of The Royal Savoy, Lausanne Following a 100 million Swiss franc refurbishment, the 5-star, Royal Savoy Hotel in Lausanne has re-opened this summer. The...
Starwood open a new hotel in Bratislava The Luxury Collection branded Grand Hotel River Park has just opened in Bratislava. It is on the banks...
British Airways launches new flights to Valencia British Airways has announced plans to launch a new service between London Gatwick and Valencia, Spain for the...
The Dupont Circle Hotel gets $2 million refurbishment The Dupont Circle Hotel part of the Doyle Collection has just undergone a $2 million refurbishment of...
The Grafton Suite gets 2m Euro makeover The Grafton Suite at The Westbury Hotel in Dublin is currently undergoing a 2 million euro refurbishment featuring...
Hilton Malta announces major refurbishment Hilton Malta has announced a major refurbishment programme. All 293 of the hotels deluxe bedrooms will be taking on a...
Great venues for your events in Dublin Over the weekend I was fortunate enough to be invited on an educational trip to Dublin. After a...
The HBAA welcomed over 300 delegates to its Annual Forum The headline event, hosted by the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 20 and 21 July, this...
H10 buys Hotel Orense in Madrid H10 Hotels has purchased the Hotel Orense, which was previously run by Rafaelhoteles. Hotel Orense is the second H10...
LHW add hotels in France, England, Tunisia, Costa Rica and Singapore Leading Hotels of the World has the largest collection of uncommon luxury hotels globally,...
Report of this week's mini-expo On Tuesday, three hotel groups and one independent venue, Peckforton Castle (pictured) came to visit our offices for a mini...
The Bayerischer Hof, Munich has a new roof garden Voted in numerous rankings as one of the best grand hotels in Europe, The Bayerischer Hof...
Latest EDITION opened in New York Located on 24th street and Madison Avenue, The New York EDITION sits directly across from New York’s Madison Square...
Report from the FRHI Global Meeting Exchange in Monte Carlo Last week I attended the FRHI Global Meeting Exchange in Monte Carlo, with 110 other...
Madrid will have a beach in 2016! Wet Madrid is a joint venture between Wet Watersports and Surf in the City to bring sun and...
Steigenberger Grandhotel reopens as Steigenberger Wiltcher’s After 2 years of complete renovation, the Steigenberger Grandhotel has reopened under the name Steigenberger Wiltcher’s and is one...
The Knickerbocker Time Square - New York's landmark One of the most anticipated conversions is New York's The Knickerbocker, which dates back to 1906 and...
Ritz-Carlton & JW Marriott hotels open at Galaxy Macau resort Both properties are located within Phase II of the Galaxy Macau development, which boasts a...
Taj's new hotel in Dubai In prime position overlooking the prestigious Downtown, this hotel is a five minute stroll from the city's business centre and...
Sant Francesc Hotel Singular, Palma, Mallorca This 5-star hotel is located inside a restored and renovated 19th-century mansion on the Sant Francesc Square, in the...
All you need to know about New York New York – the city that never sleeps! It certainly lived up to its reputation and...
Leonardo hotels to open new hotels in Munich, Barcelona and Edinburgh Leonardo Hotels, is in discussions with a developer regarding a proposed new 267-bed hotel...
Seven great things to do within 50 miles of Vienna Vienna is packed with imperial history, excellent museums and great places to eat. But how...
Update from Starwood Hotels in Milan, Madrid and Amsterdam Representatives from Starwood Hotels came to visit us in the office last week, with lots of...
Hiltons in Amsterdam and Sicily pay us a visit Hilton AmsterdamThis hotel has 21 meeting rooms and is n the centre of Amsterdam. All meeting rooms...
More event space at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco From September 2015, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco will add to its existing facilities by offering a brand...
Nordic Choice has topped the list of the world's best hotel groups for wi-fi The report ranked the hotels on two characteristics: the quality of...
Five unusual cafés in Vienna Vienna’s traditional coffeehouse culture, steeped in history, dominates the local café scene but a few rebel places have managed to...
Kameha Grand Zurich, Switzerland Autograph Collection opened its first property in Switzerland Kameha Grand Zurich, in March 2015. Set in the heart of Zurich, this...
The Crown Plaza Geneva pays us a visit Crowne Plaza Geneva is ideally located just 5 minutes from the airport and offers a complimentary shuttle...
Vienna moves up in industry ranking According to the statistics just published by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the congress metropolis of Vienna...
Red Bull Air Race World Championship Budapest The thrilling spectacle of a dozen pilots competing in the 2015 Air Race series makes its return to...
Pestana to manage luxury hotel in Madrid's Plaza Mayor Hotel group Pestana has submitted the best financial proposal for the competition for awarding the contract...
Barcelo to open its first five-star hotel in Madrid Barcelo hotel group is set to open its first five-star hotel in Madrid this year. The...
Great Hotels of the World Great Hotels of the world now have 109 4 & 5* properties in their collection, they have recently added the UK Morgan...
Hampshire Hotels sign up 5 new properties Hampshire Hotels are a 4* & 5* brand in the Netherlands with a strong corporate focus. They are...
The latest from H10’s Spanish hotels We’ve just learnt about some new openings and renovated hotels from the H10 group in Spain. All are boutique...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 distinctive hotels, resorts, residences, and unique hotel...
Trinity’s visit to IMEX 2015 Our team of international venue finders attended an excellent IMEX forum last week in Frankfurt. It was a great opportunity...
The Melia Paris La Defense opens The newly opened Melia Paris La Defense hotel is situated on the Esplanade de La Défense, centred between two...
Exciting develoments in Milan Milan is having an exciting time this year with Expo taking place and lots of new hotel openings. Here’s a...
We take a look at The Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney The Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin is an 18th Century 4-Star Castle Hotel which...
Fort Village Sardinia Forte Village is a huge resort approx 40 mins by road from Cagliari airport, Sardinia’s international airport, with 8 hotels, 3 villa’s...
Lisbon’s newest hotel, Pousada de Lisboa, is now open This new hotel is in prime position on the corner of Terreiro do Paço, right in...
Spotlight on Dubrovnik Last week I was lucky enough to visit Dubrovnik with a stay at the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, courtesy of Mason Rose. See...
St Regis Venice San Clemente Palace renovation is complete The St. Regis Venice San Clemente Palace the most desired address in Venice, has reopened after...
The Aria Hotel Budapest is now open The Library Hotel Collection has added another hotel , the Aria Hotel Budapest. This is a luxury boutique...
Four Seasons Hotel opens in Bahrain Set in n the capital city of Manama, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is a soaring architectural statement on...
Vienna hosting Eurovision 2015 After Conchita Wurst won Eurovision 2014 in Copenhagen, with her song "Rise Like a Phoenix", Vienna this week will host Eurovision...
New JW Marriott in Venice The JW Marriott Venice resort and spa is a 5* hotel on its own private island in Venice – Isola...
Barcelona's new eco-resort : Mas Salagros Resort and Spa Mas Salagros in Barcelona is an exciting new hotel opening on 29th May 2015. This brand...
Ashford Castle hotel opens following refurbishment Ashford Castle in Cong, Co Mayo on the west coast of Ireland has been restored to its former glory...
Cutting-edge design at the Inntel Amsterdam Zaandam This stunning hotel is an impressive combination of traditional and modern design. The structure has a striking exterior,...
Top destinations for association events - the ICCA stats ICCA’s annual statistics on the number of rotating international association meetings hosted by countries and cities...
New Berlin Site report Trinity's Laura Cooke visited Berlin recently to check out all it had too offer in terms of hotels and events. See...
One Shot Hotels is to open a 3rd hotel in Madrid The One Shot Hotels chain is stepping up its presence in Madrid. The company...
The Sidorme Fuencarral 52 opens in Madrid The Sidorme Hotels chain has officially opened its first hotel in downtown Madrid, the Sidorme Fuencarral 52, located...
AC Bella Sky The four-star designer hotel AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen has 23 floors, 812 bedrooms and 48 meeting rooms – making it Scandinavia’s...
The Hotel Brussels Opening in 2013 as The Hotel Brussels, this 4-star hotel is located in the fashion district of Brussels. All of the 421...
Hotel Berlin, Berlin Hotel Berlin, Berlin is the third largest hotel in the capital located in Tiergarten at Lutzoplatz, with 701 rooms. The hotel also...
New additions to H10 - HIO Duque de Loulé, Lisbon and HIO Metropolitan, Barcelona The H10 hotel group is adding two new hotels to their...
New boutique hotel by the sea near Lisbon The Evolutee Hotel at Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort is a new 5* hotel, just 45...
The Mandala Hotel, Berlin Situated on the junction between former East and West Berlin, The Mandala is Berlin’s only independent privately managed 5 star superior....
Marriott open their first hotel in Lyon Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, welcomed Lyon Marriott Hotel Cité International to its portfolio on...
Fabulous new venues in Monaco! Kerry Walsh took on the Trinity Triple Challenge Site Visits in South of France, visiting some of the most luxurious hotels Monaco has...
The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai! The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the largest hotel in Dubai and is the tallest hotel in the world according...
Dublin's best venues! Hilton Dublin CityThe Hilton Dublin is ideally located right next door to the train/tram that takes you into the heart of Dublin...
Belguim - take a look at the Hilton hotels HILTON BRUSSELS GRAND PLACEIn a prime location right at the heart of the historic city center,...
Hotel Palace Berlin completes refurbishment! The Hotel Palace Berlin has just completed a full refurbishment of all of their bedrooms. A total of 278 standard...
New Hotels for Berlin 2015 Berlin offers some of the most modern hotel landscapes in Europe and 2015 will see the number of new hotels...
Barcelona - if you're looking for an unusual venue In November, our team of international venue finders visited EIBTM. Katharine went to visit some unusual venues,...
Take a look at the hotels in Barcelona Our international team visited Barcelona recently to take a look at some of the hotels that are...
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai The 5* JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the Guinness Book of Records tallest hotel in the world. It is also the...
New Opening Iberostar Las Letras Hotel in Madrid A new Iberostar Hotel has opened in Madrid. The Iberostar Las Letras Hotel, in the centre of...
Good Tax news for events in Spain New regulations introduced in January 2015 mean that there are more possibilities for Spanish DMCs to invoice their...
What’s new on the international scene Trinity enjoyed a visit from Mason Rose and their hotel representatives to learn about the new developments in their...
Since 2009 the North Tower of Hilton Madrid Airport has been classed as a four-star establishment and following a recent re-qualification the part of the hotel which...
Award winning hotels in Lisbon The Inspira Santa Marta Hotel has been voted "Green Hotel of the Year" by the European Hospitality Awards, in the...
Istanbul hotel refurbishment The Marmara Taksim hotel in Istanbul has recently returned to The Hosmark Hotel group and has just completed another phase of its...
Steigenberger announce expansion The Steigenberger Hotel Group already has hotels all over the globe, but have recently announced they are opening new hotels in Dubai,...
Trinity visit EIBTM The Trinity team was at EIBTM last week to improve their knowledge of international venues. I think it’s fair to say that...
NH Collection Eurobuilding in Madrid using new 3D holographic technology The NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel in Madrid is leading the way with technology at their...
New hotel and new flights for Lisbon The Skyna Hotel is due to open in March 2015 in the Baixa district of Lisbon. It is...
Europe's highest hotel opens The Meliá Vienna opened on the 26th February 2014, in the Danube City (DC) Tower, making the property the highest hotel in Europe.Designed...
Budapest Voted Best Value For Money Budapest, the city known as the "Pearl in the Danube", keeps on winning awards and has just been voted...
What's new in Lisbon this month Hotel Britania, a Boutique Art Deco hotel in the centre of Lisbon has been recognised in Expedia's Insider's Select...
News of Luxury European Hotel Refurbishments We posted a blog back in May reporting on the extensive renovations and refurbishments made to the newly named...
New Las Vegas hotel & casino Be among the first to book an event at the newest hotel in Las Vegas. Coming this August, the...
Portugal Tops the Awards Portugal has been receiving a lot of international awards in the past few months and is a great destination for meetings...
Salzburg Festival A magnificent cultural feast awaits at this year's Salzburg Festival! From 18 July to 31 August visitors to this delightful city can expect...
News from Budapest 5 star study tour in Budapest The Hungarian Convention Bureau reports in its newsletter that in April it had organised an international...
Puente Romano's Fresh New Look This past year has been incredibly exciting with enhancements and changes taking place at the Puente Romano. The most impactful transformation...
Fairmont Hotels Incorporate Social Responsibility into Corporate Events While plenty of hotels have internal corporate social responsibility platforms, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is trying to...
Moevenpick open new properties Moevenpick Paris Neuilly will complete it's bedroom development in June 2014 increasing it's bed stock to 281 rooms. All 281 rooms...
South African spotlight The Rand has devalued by almost 25% since the same time last year, which makes it the perfect time to visit South...
Vienna hotel refurbishment The Vienna Hilton Plaza is currently undergoing a refurbishment, due to re-open in May 2014, with renovated meeting space available from June...
New hotels in Lisbon for 2014 There are ten new hotels about to open or start of construction in 2014 in Lisbon. Almost all are...
Nave da Estufa Fria – new blank canvass space in Lisbon The city of Lisbon has added a new venue for events with the opening...
Hyatt to open first hotel in Austria Hyatt Hotels has announced it will launch its first hotel in Austria in 2014 with the opening of...
Salzburg hotel closed for refurbishment After two years of planning and negotiations reconstruction work has now been approved and scheduled for the hotel with a...
Hotel Sidorme Viladecans opens in Barcelona Hotel Sidorme Viladecans is a three star low cost hotel that has just opened on the outskirts of Barcelona....
Copenhagen named Europe’s smartest city For the second year in a row, Copenhagen takes the number one spot on Fast Company's '10 smart cities in...
More European flights to Lisbon Ryanair has just announced the opening of its third hub, located in Lisbon, which will introduce four new routes, in...
Regent Hotels open in Montenegro! Regent Hotels and Resorts were formed in the 1970's and cover 7 destinations at the moment. Each of their hotels...
Viennese hotel promotion Hilton Vienna and Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront have just launched a meetings promotion for May 2014, with several additional benefits for events...
Jumeirah Carlton Towers offer Sushi Box Jumeirah Hotels visited the Trinity offices today representing Jumeirah Carlton Towers and Jumeirah Lowndes in London. They have a...
Berlin braces itself for double conference capacity Berlin’s hotel landscape is set to grow rapidly over the next two years as Messe Berlin increases its...
New City Tax in Berlin Since the beginning of the year, tourists staying overnight in Berlin are now required to pay the new Berlin 'City...
Salzburg hotel re-opens Following an intensive period of renovation the Alpenhaus Kaprun reopened on the 4th of December. The facility convinces and excites with a...
The strengthening pound and local price changes makes the Algarve the best value destination in Europe. Bali is the best value in overall of the...
Lisbon’s recommended for congresses International congress members regard Lisbon as the best city to hold conferences and recommend the Portuguese capital as a tourist destination...
Christmas in Vienna From mid-November to Christmas, Vienna’s prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets. The aroma of Christmas bakery items and hot punch creates...
Bed in a bottle! French designers have created the otherworldly spheres deep in the heart of woodland just ten miles north of Marseille. Guests at...
Alpine hotel for exclusive hire In the heart of the Austrian Alps, just 5km from Tyrol’s capital Innsbruck, Schloss Igls is located on the famous...
Award-winning Lisbon has additional flights from November For the third time in five years the Portuguese capital has been voted Best City Break Destination in...
Sheraton Zurich Hotel Opening January 17, 2014, the Sheraton Zurich has 197 guest rooms and suites and 630 square meters of flexible function space of...
W Verbier The first alpine W Hotel is opening its doors on 1st of December 2013. Located right by the slopes, 123 rooms & suites...
IAAF/AL-Bank World Half Marathon Championship held in Copenhagen 2014 Taking place on the 29th March 2014, for the first time in the Half Marathon Championship's history,...
Vienna venue exhibits The Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, one of Austria's largest congress centres, is exhibitingat the upcoming IMEX America in October 15-17,...
Dolce CampoReal Lisbon Dolce CampoReal Lisbon is a newly-opened resort in the Torres Vedras district in western Portugal. The location is 30 minutes north of...
Experience Thailand in Dubai This month Dubai has a new 5* resort and spa opening, The Anantara Dubai this is set on the Palm Jumeriah...
The brand new Conrad Dubai Hotel is now open; within the heart of Dubai it’s within easy reach of Dubai International Airport and is less...
New York's Newest Stay Sensation Nylo is being branded as New York's most exciting new hotel, designed to delight the savviest, most sophisticated urban travelers....
London hotel grows green wall The Rubens at the Palace has transformed one of it's sides into a spectacular 'vertical garden' known as our Living...
Apollo Hotels & Resorts Group Grow In The Netherlands A representative from one of the newest hotel groups, Apollo, visited Trinity yesterday to introduce us...
Consider Ireland for your Events Consider Ireland for events in the City or the Countryside Ireland’s venues are constantly improving, with brand new hotels opening such...
The Fontana Park Hotel, Lisbon rebrands as Doubletree The Fontana Park Hotel is due to be rebranded as the DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon – Fontana...
New Opening: 25Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin 25Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin will open at the beginning of 2014. With 149 rooms with an eclectic style combining...
Vienna breaks record for overnight stays Vienna has managed to break its own record for the amount of overnight stays registered since 2012. Latest figures...
Viennese public transport rates Vienna public transport costs set to rise by up to 15 per cent. The U4 line will be completely renovated and...
Vienna launches meetings app The Vienna Convention Bureau's "Meeting Planners’ Guide" gives a comprehensive over-view of Vienna's meeting infrastructure. The 2013 through 2015 edition has...
Educational trip to Ottawa By Katharine JordanBusiness Events Canada organised an educational trip to Ottawa at the beginning of June 2013, which was supported by...
Madrid hotel profile Hospes Infinite Places is constantly searching for the very best features to offer its guests. The recently renovated Hospes Madrid Hotel is...
Four Seasons announces its debut in the Spanish capital Great news for Spain's hotel industry today: Four Seasons has announced that it will make its...
Austria enjoys heatwave Austria is now officially the hottest place in Europe, with temperatures on Sunday above other typical hot-spots.According to the Austrian weather service...
The flight time from London is around 7½ hours and the time difference is -5 hours. I was surprised that I wasn’t too tired and...
Trinity agent meets destination at Meetings Show UK Trinity agent Alex Jarvis, Destination Champion for Vienna, is back in the office today after attending the...
Lisbon in top 20 most visited European cities The Portuguese capital is the 16th most visited city in Europe, according to the 3rd Global Destination...
Vienna Destination Champion attends Meetings Show UK Trinity Agent & Vienna Destination Champion Alex Jarvis is preparing to visit London as a Hosted Buyer to attend...
Austrian exhibits at Meetings Show UK The inaugural Meetings Show UK in Kensington Olympia boasts a strong Austrian presence, with exhibitors from Austrian Airlines, Austria...
Madrid reaches 4th place in world ranking By hosting 164 events, Madrid sets a new record in the ICCA ranking and becomes Spain's top destination...
Stockholm wins European ranking Stockholm Overall Winner fDi European Region of the FuturefDi Magazine’s ranking list European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13 awards...
Trinity publishes 400th Destination Champion Blog Trinity Event Solutions has published it's 400th blog in support of the Destination Champion programme, helping to extend destination...
Vienna achieves industry acclaim After the ICCA (international Congress and Convention Association), whose 2012 ranking rated Vienna No. 1 amongst the most popular destinations for...
Budapest testimonials If you’re still not convinced that Budapest would make a wonderful destination for your next conference, then take a look at the following...
Iconic Copenhagen hotel re-opens The Hotel d'Angleterre reopened last week following a comprehensive renovation which has lasted for over two years. It was a soft...
Copenhagen in congress super-league Copenhagen secures coveted EWEA Offshore congress despite having just 14 days to prepare bid. The congress is expected to draw up...
Copenhagen boosts green credentials Last year Denmark hosted the first ever sustainable European Union Presidency, achieving the first ISO20121 certification in the meetings sector. The...
Copenhagen cuisine excels Copenhagen’s restaurants were awarded a total of 15 stars in the 2013 edition of the Michelin Guide. Among them was restaurant Geranium,...
Copenhagen world's 8th most popular congress city With a total of 137 international congresses held in 2012, Copenhagen has consolidated its position as one of...
Lisbon wine festival Lisbon Wine festival 2013 was held over the 10-12 May, with wine producers, experts, chefs and connoisseurs from the world of wine...
Lisbon wins second-place in international poll The Portuguese capital has been voted second "Best European Destination 2013", from a list of twenty cities proposed for...
Vienna exhibits at IMEX IMEX continues this year over the 21st-23rd May in Frankfurt, and as usual there is a strong contingent of exhibitors from...
Barcelona Grand Prix Barcelona is soon to be taken over by thousands of racing fans as The Spanish Grand Prix arrives on the weekend 10-13...
Budapest hosts aviation forum Routes Europe, the region’s most important annual route development forum of aviation professionals, will be held in Budapest at SYMA Event...
Budapest airport offers free Wi-Fi Budapest Airport has provided a wireless internet connection for passengers in all departing passenger circulation areas. Access to the internet...
Budapest market wins award The Grand Market Hall in Budapest became Nr. 1 favourite among European city markets on CNN Travel ranking. Various sausages, hams,...
Budapest hotel wins award On 8 April 2013, Corinthia Hotel Budapest was named one of the Best Hotels in Europe in the 2012 Gogobot Travelers’...
Budapest Underground Military Hospital For many years nobody knew where an iron gate in the Buda castle lead to, today it's a new museum where...
Free tours of Budapest Take timeout from your conference and let delegates see Budapest from ground level to really appreciate all that the city has...
New budget UK-Budapest connection As of November 2013, low-cost carrier Jet2.com is to launch a new flight to the heart of the Midlands, East Midlands...
Traditional baths in Budapest Rudas Thermal Bath, Budapest To add a traditional Hungarian experience when your conference breaks in the evening you could always...
New Prague hotels announced Thanks to the increase in incoming tourism, Prague will welcome several new hotels this year. Nowadays there are five hotel facilities...
New Lisbon hotel opens Sana Hotels has opened a new 5* property, the Epic Sana located in the centre of Lisbon. This has the largest...
Green focus at Viennese palace Investments in sustainability and eco-meeting consulting services and support are drawing green-certified events to the imperial Hofburg.Green thinking is in...
Vienna hotel opening The newly opened Sans Souci Wien celebrates urban lifestyle with a mixture of elegant design and decent luxury.The exclusive lifestyle hotel Sans...
Austrian Airlines upgrade Austrian Airlines is converting its entire long-haul fleet and installing a new modern cabin.All ten long-haul aircraft of the types Boeing 777...
Vienna hotel profile A new Palais hotel in the heart of Vienna, a place of History, Culture and European Elegance.Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna - originally...
Top reasons to visit Prague 1. In terms of the Hotel Value for Money Index, Prague is placed 4th.2. The Charles Bridge in Prague has...
Group ideas for Prague Prague Movie Makers All participants are divided into small movie crews. Participants pick their professions – director, screenwriter, actor and actress, cameraman,...
Vienna sleep studio A "sleep studio" has opened in the Austrian capital, Vienna, offering tired workers and shoppers the chance for a power nap in...
Valletta named capital of culture Valletta is named Europe’s Capital of Culture 2018 by The Times!
Barcelona hotel opening The opening of the Hotel Indigo Barcelona Plaza Catalunya has marked the debut of InterContinental Hotel Group’s boutique brand in Spain. The...
Budapest Spring Festival Pulling together the best in classical music, opera, jazz and folk music, this annual festival is the largest cultural event in Hungary....
Vienna hotel offer The Radisson Blu Palais Hotel in Vienna has offered a special meeting package for 2013: Meeting Special SINGLE ROOM including buffet breakfast, minibar (one...
Vienna named as top 10 coffee destination It inspires passion, opinion and addiction. It’s the world’s second most valuable commodity (after petroleum), and it will...
Vienna restaurant week Dozens of Vienna’s top restaurants offer great menus at a reduced fixed price from 18 to 24 February.The DiningCity Restaurant Week is...
Vienna Ice World From 25 January to 10 March 2013, City Hall Square (Rathausplatz) will be transformed into a gigantic ice surface, making it a...
Vienna on a budget Dodging Vienna‘s tourist traps and making the most of the Austrian capital on a tight budget is easy when you know...
Vienna tourism guide DESTINATION VIENNALocation of offices: Austria - Vienna Currency: ...
Prague science The Czech Republic and its capital city is a place that clearly punches above its weight when it comes to technological innovation and...
Vineyards in Prague ...nowadays, there are 7 vineyards in PragueThe vineyards around the city were founded by the Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century....
Prague airport offers WiFi Prague Airport prepared for its passengers gift in the form of free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi internet connection and an option of...
Viennese bus driver praised for honesty An Austrian bus driver has been praised for his honesty, after handing in a bag he found on his...
New activity in Madrid Scooters tours are now available in Madrid! The bikes are electric therefore ensuring minimal impact on the local environment. Madrid will...
Vienna facts & figures Vienna in figuresArea: 414 sq.km.Population: 1.7 millionDistricts: 23Altitude: 171 m above sea levelLanguage: GermanCurrency: € EuroPublic holidays in AustriaJanuary 1 (New...
Italian group 2012 growth The Alessandro Rosso Group, a leading Italian company in the meetings, incentives, congresses and events industry, continues to show a positive...
Milan airport expansion Milan Malpensa Airport inaugurates its third satellite area with the expansion of Terminal 1 to accommodate 30 million passengers a year. The...
Italian hotel figures Italy and Europe have registered a decrease in the cost of hotel room rates due to the weakness of the euro. This...
Roman hotel Valentine offer Valentine's Day Package at the Regina Hotel BaglioniNo place is more romantic than the Eternal City for lovers!Indulge in a romantic week...
Large new M&E hotel in Berlin The new DORMERO Hotel Stralauer Platz is located between river Spree and Ostbahnhof railway station. 265 rooms, a restaurant...
New Berlin hotel announced for 2014 Beside a Steigenberger Superior Hotel at the new capital city airport, the brand plans to build another property in...
New railway hotel in Berlin The German flagship of InterCityHotel GmbH will be built in the direct vicinity of the main railway station, with impressive...
New hotel for Berlin development A new design hotel will see the light of day in autumn 2013, close to the Zoologischer Garten, as part...
Bold new Berlin hotel design 307 individually styled rooms close to Berlin’s Museum Island – that’s what the new Leonardo Boutique Hotel Berlin will have...
Berlin hotel close to opening The new Winters hotel “The Wall am Checkpoint Charlie“ is to impress already with its façade, marked by a special...
New Berlin hotel under construction In autumn 2013 is the opening month of the Steigenberger Superior Hotel at capital airport BER. Directly in front of...
Roman hotel offer Conveniently located in the haute couture shopping area and within close proximity to the city’s main attractions, the Hotel d’Inghilterra in Rome...
Barcelona achieves green rating Barcelona is without doubt a quality destination and is totally committed to the environment. They are in fact the first city...
New hotel in Dubai The 1608 bedroom JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will be the largest of its kind in the region, featuring exceptional event and...
Cannes hotel upgrade Hotel le Colette, opposite the railway station, has gained a fourth star.Prices for the modern rooms are from 73-201 euros.
Shows visiting Zurich Art on Ice is celebrating its 18th birthday with a great casting with stars like Leona Lewis, Stephane Lambiel and Sarah Meier....
Zurich carnival due to start Carnival music, crazy costumes, masks and glitter inspirit the city of Zurich from 15th to 17th February 2013. The over...
New Rome hotel JSH Hotel Roma - Villa Pamphili opens up in March 2013 with 229 elegant rooms of different categories and measures, all provided...
Lisbon hotels score highly Hotel Ritz Four Seasons and Olissippo Lapa Palace in Lisbon feature in the ranking of the Top 100 Hotels of the...
Top scores for Lisbon in business survey The Portuguese capital is the destination that offers the best value for money in the world and the...
Prague hotel offer Corintha Hotel Prague are delighted to announce the extension of the successful campaign for 2013. For every fifth delegate attending a meeting,...
Budapest travel options How to get to HungaryBy airBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 16 km south-east of the city centre.The airport’s central telephone number...
Budapest hotel figures Budapest is still the Number 1 destination for international meetings – not by chance. The capital offers the planners an amazing variety...
Budapest re-cap Although Hungary is not an unknown place on the globe, it is a new destination yet to be discovered for many. And who...
Budapest destination profile Hungary is a new favourite in the meetings industry, a place that is exciting and inspirational, and able to offer both originality...
Budapest airport re-opens Terminal 1 at Budapest Airport has reopened, four months after its closure, after an event centre has been established in the empty...
Industry event in Budapest The annual MCE CEE Event for Central & Eastern Europe is gaining popularity and will be held for the third time...
New Austrian Hotel Nestled in the Tyrolean Alps, Zhero – Ischgl/Kappl blends traditional Alpine hospitality and innovative design. This is the spot for outdoor enthusiasts,...
UNIDO "cultivates" first green congress UNIDO describes the 2012 congress which it has just held in Vienna as the most environmentally friendly "Global South-South Development...
Italian hotel chain joins global group The Italian hotel chain Ata have joined Great Hotels of the World, for marketing purposes. The collection includes the...
New venue in Rome opens SET - Spazio Eventi Tirso, the new events space located just a stone’s throw from Villa Borghese, in the green...
Prague hotel profile The 4-star Diplomat Hotel is located in Prague’s diplomatic centre, close to the historic city centre. The high standard of quality and...
Zurich enters global top-ten Zürich is Switzerland's biggest tourist destination and was in the «Lonely Planet» guide book's top ten of best places to visit...
Zurich Christmas lights From November 22, Zürich's most famous shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, will shine out more brightly than ever. “Lucy”– as the Christmas lights...
Zurich Christmas market Under the motto “Charming Christmas at Bellevue”, the Sechseläuten square will be transformed into a Christmas market with traditional and top-quality products....
Zurich re-cap Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and one of the world’s largest financial centres. Most Swiss banks have their headquarters in Zurich...
Swiss air links SWISS has launched the 'Official Carrier Agreement Light', which will offer a 15% reduction for overseas delegates attending international conferences with a...
Maltese tourism figures The minister said that the first record achieved was in 2007 when 1.2 million tourists visited spending a total of €1 billion....
Maltese hotel refurbishment The Dolmen Hotel in Qawra is going through a continuous refurbishment programme through which it invested €4.1 million between 2008 and 2011...
Prague meridian Prague Meridian (14 ° 25'17 "east longitude) passes through the Old Town Square, near the monument of John Hus. It is marked by...
Prague’s highest building offers a unique venue The so-called Prague Rocket, the 216 m high TV tower located in the heart of Vinohrady, creates a...
Copenhagen cost effectiveness Copenhagen has a reputation as an expensive city to visit but, as Hotels.com's Hotel Price Index 2011 shows, this is far from...
New Swedish venue Artipelag is a new and unique international venue where art exhibits, inspiring cultural activities, architecture, music, Swedish design and great dining live...
Italian hotel chain expands Ata Hotels have now fully joined up to Great Hotels Of The World, meaning they have a number of venues across...
Vienna second in international poll The Austrian capital has won second place among the 30 cities in the world with the best reputation, according to...
Lisbon scores well on cities poll Lisbon is in the Top 30 Cities in the World with the best reputationThe Portuguese capital is among the...
Catalan elections Voters in Spain’s Catalonia region, which includes the city of Barcelona, have given a majority to parties seeking Catalan independence. The Catalan president...
Barcelona hosts industry event EIBTM starts today with over 15,200 industry professionals expected and over 3,100 exhibiting companies. The three day annual event is being...
Prague DMC exhibits Codan Consulting will be in Barcelona for the EIBTM from 27th to 29th November 2012 - visit them on the Czech Republic...
Barcelona hotel wins award Hesperia Tower Barcelona has won the Best Conference Hotel in Southern Europe in the 2012 MICE Report Awards
New Lisbon hotels announced The economic situation in Portugal has had an effect on Lisbon, as well as most other cities in the world. However,...
Malta boosts accessible tourism Malta will be trying to lure elderly tourists and people with disabilities from European countries to boost the tourism low season...
Milan hotels offers discount The Royal Garden Hotel is Milan is offering a 5% discount for all meetings for 2013 confirmed by the end of...
Cannes hotel profile Hotel Martinez, Cannes was awarded the "Best Overseas Hotel, Meetings Category" in February 2006 by the "Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine" and...
Top Budapest restaurants 7 Best Traditional Restaurants in BudapestIf you’re looking to give your delegates a real Hungarian gastronomic experience, then the following list of...
Budapest hotel views awarded TripAdvisor.com the popular and influential travel web portal, published a list in March 2012 of the top 10 hotel rooms in...
Budapest hotel refurbishment To enhance your meeting experience, InterContinental Budapest has completed renovating its entire conference and events floor. The extensive project was finished in...
Upcoming Nice events Nice is on show throughout the year! Awarded European City of Sport status in 2011, Nice hosts around 2,000 sporting, festive and...
Nice carnival The 129th Nice Carnival will take place from 15 February to 6 March 2013. His Carnival Majesty will be “King of the 5...
Nice boosts LGBT tourism Nice provides a vast range of high-quality activities for LGBT tourists from all over the world. It naturally offers everything that...
Cannes meetings capacities With 45% of their room occupancy coming from international business tourism, the hotels themselves have acquired the necessary experience and expertise to...
Nice Christmas celebrations From 1st December to 2 January, the Nice Tourist and Conference Office and Nice Council will be offering a whole host of...
Nice recap Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative...
Cannes recap Cannes is a city located in the French Riviera. It is a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival....
Archaeological discovery in Nice As a result of archaeological excavations along the route of the tramway, Nice has rediscovered part of its past as a...
Viennese balls As the public fairs, galas and the first Christmas parties continue to keep everyone busy here at the Hofburg Vienna, the industry is...
New Berlin hotel announced The slogan of the Crowne Plaza is “The place to meet”. Event organisers in Berlin will soon have a chance to...
New Berlin hotel The luxury Waldorf Astoria Group will open its first new-build hotel in Europe in autumn 2012. This will be located in the...
Berlin hotel due to open A five-star residence in the diplomatic quarter in Berlin – the Spanish hotel group “Whim” plans to open its first...
Awards ceremony returns to Frankfurt After an 11-year absence, the MTV European Music Awards will be returning to Frankfurt on 11th November 2012. The Festhalle,...
Frankfurt Christmas Market The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the oldest, largest and most beautiful yuletide celebrations in all of Germany. Idyllically set on...
French VAT raised France has announced today plans to increase its standard VAT rate from 19.6% to 20%. In addition, the 7% reduced rate, relating...
Prague hotel offers There has never been a better time to book Mandarin Oriental, Prague for your next group event. From 1 November 2012 until 31...
Barcelona hotel recap Behind its neoclassical façade, The Majestic Hotel and Spa Barcelona has delivered five-star service on the illustrious Paseo de Gracia for nearly...
Algarve hotel update The hotel chain, Sana has a special offer at all their hotels until the end of March 2013: Free internet access is included...
Czech beer protection Due to its long history and first-class quality, the “Czech beer” has become a protected geographical indication of the European Union. The...
Prague handicrafts Visit some of the famous glass galleries in Prague and admire beautiful works of art the country has become world-known for. Local glasswork...
Prague scenery According to the Prague Information service, there are about 500 hundred towers and spires in Prague. Towers and spires thus became one of...
Prague airport renamed On Friday October 5, the anniversary of Vaclav Havel's birth, a resolution of the Government of the Czech Republic comes to fruition...
Vienna hotel stats Vienna can offer event organisers a huge choice of bedrooms, ranging from luxury hotels in former palais, international and Austrian hotel chains...
Trinity agent visits Frankfurt Trinity agent Jade Turner recently returned from a 4-day trip to Frankfurt where she was hosted by Marriott Hotels and DMC...
Frankfurt re-cap Frankfurt am Main, commonly known as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth largest city in...
Lufthansa relocates Cape Town service Stricter night time curfews recently introduced at Frankfurt airport will force Lufthansa to relocate its busy Cape Town service to...
Flybe cancels service to Frankfurt Regional carrier Flybe has confirmed via Twitter that it will drop its Southampton-Frankfurt route from mid-September. A follower of the...
Gulf Air announces German travel scheme Gulf Air now claims its German passenger have seamless rail travel to all cities across Germany. Passengers can buy...
New Frankfurt hotel announced Starwood has announced the first European property under its “eco-wise” Element brand. The 133-studio and suite Element Frankfurt Airport is scheduled...
Frankfurt hotel refurbishes restaurant The Westin Grand Frankfurt, Starwoods flagship property in Frankfurt, has just finished a renovation of the new restaurant ‘Motions’ which is...
Frankfurt hotel improves WiFi offer Le Meridien Parkhotel in Frankfurt will start offering free WIFI in the lobby starting in 2013. This is a fantastic development...
Frankfurt hotel reveals refurbishment Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel just finished a Summer-long renovation of the bar areas and are now looking forward to welcoming guests...
New German app The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has launched their Top 100 mobile app to help tourists discover the country’s most popular tourist...
Lufthansa strike hits Frankfurt Air traffic in and out of Frankfurt airport, Europe’s third busiest, struggled to normalise on at the beginning of the month...
German ranks highly with meetings Germany has again defended its position as one of the leading global destinations for meetings and conventions. For the eighth...
Vienna lands 2018 International Astronomy Conference The International Astronomical Union, which unites researchers in the field of astronomy / astrophysics from more than 70 nations,...
Dutch hotel wins award Hotel van Oranje has won a major industry award, and is now officially Green Hotel of Europe for 2012/2013.
Barcelona hotel refurbishment Barceló Sants in Barcelona has been newly refurbished and is looking fantastic! The hotel can accommodate up to 1500 delegates in its...
Barcelona attractions Why choose Barcelona … Barcelona is one of the most important cities in Europe for corporate events and here’s why … 9 UNESCO...
Vienna venue hosts ball The Hofburg is home to the finest ballroom in Vienna, if not the whole world. On 31 December 2012 it will...
Italy raises VAT Italy raises VAT 1% to 22% from July 2013 The Italian government has announced plans yesterday to halve its planned 2% VAT...
Barcelona rates rise Barcelona posted a 15 per cent increase in average room rate to £118 in April 2012, contributing to a 23 per cent...
EIBTM announces expansion EIBTM is extending the show’s remit this year to include an education programme and business travel pavilion for corporate buyers. The pavilion...
Barcelona hotel upgrades The Grass Roots Meetings Industry Report found that Barcelona has seen four-star rates increase by 30% in 2012 to date.
Barcelona to host technology event Mobile World Congress is the largest exhibition, conference and networking event for the technology industry and for 2013 it is...
Prague venue closed for reparis Lesser Town Bridge Tower is closed for repairs from 11 October 2012 to 20 January 2013 . Tourist Information Centre,...
Viennese special offers The Marriott & Renaissance Hotels in Vienna convince with flexibility and professionalism. The properties have unveiled their new special offers: Vienna Marriott Hotel...
Vienna hotel refurbishes meeting space The Vienna Marriott Hotel invested in an exclusive renovation of its meeting space under the leadership of the famous Swiss...
Barcelona hosts sports event On 7th October, Barcelona once again plays host to one of Europe’s biggest triathlons. More than 6,000 sportsmen and women and...
Barcelona tourism anniversary Barcelona’s official city sightseeing tour celebrates its quarter century. More than 21,000,000 visitors have discovered the city on the landmark double-decker buses...
Prague hotel hospitality awarded Park Inn Prague Hotel has received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence from the leading travel portal TripAdvisor, which confirms long-term, above-average...
Berlin industry facts VisitBerlin strikes a positive half-year balance for the tourism and convention business of the German capital: 5,058,677 visitors (+ 10.8 %) travelled...
Berlin fact facts How many inhabitants does Berlin have? How large is the city? All numbers and facts concerning the German capital. The capital city...
New opening dates for Berlin airport The lights are on, but there won't be any flights from Berlin Brandenburg International airport until at least October...
Berlin re-cap Berlin is the capital city of Germany and one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.5 million people, Berlin...
Trinity agent visits Vienna Trinity agent Alex Jarvis has just returned from visiting Vienna for Access Austria. The tour included site visits of Viennese hotels,...
Why choose Dublin Effortlessly combining the traditional with the modern, the historic with the contemporary, and the dynamic with that famous Irish laid-back quality, Dublin...
Free Wifi for Dublin travellers Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and eircom are delighted to announce that they are now offering unlimited free WiFi at Dublin...
Dublin airport figures Over 2m Passengers Use Dublin Airport In August September 13 2012 Just over 2 million passengers passed through Dublin Airport in August,...
New Dublin flight connections Dublin Airport Welcomes Ryanair's Plans For New Service To Lublin September 20 2012 Dublin Airport is delighted to welcome Ryanair’s recent...
Industrial action in Dublin may affect travellers DAA Statement Re Potential Industrial Action on October 1 September 25 2012 Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) regrets to...
Dublin rate offers Delegate Discounted OfferVenue : Carlton Dublin Airport HotelValid from 3rd March 2013 to 7th December 2013 Price €95.00 Carlton Signature Bedrooms...
Dublin calendar Dublin has a year long events calendar that will keep you coming back for more!1. St. Patrick’s Festival15th – 18th March 2013St. Patrick’s...
Dublin hotel sector passes test A leading international consultancy has given Ireland’s hotel sector a clean bill of health — at least within the main...
Irish caterer wins award Compass Group Ireland, the Aviva Stadium foodservice providers, has received an industry award for its exceptional catering at last year’s Europa...
Dublin event breaks records Summer 2012 was a record breaking summer for the Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers AIPCO. Approximately 50’000 delegates attended...
Dublin flights increase British Airways, the UK based airline, will be offering double the number of flights between Dublin and London Heathrow airport in its...
Cycling in The Hague The Hague is also a relatively small city. Residents can reach most of their destinations in 20 minutes and cycling from...
Green initiative in The Hague The Municipality of The Hague is working to get as many of its suppliers as possible to switch to electric...
New venue in The Hague The Hague will get a new cultural centre for music, dance, events and gatherings called the Spuiforum. The new building...
Rotterdam hotel profile Inntel Hotels Rotterdam Centre is uniquely located in the city centre, next to the water and at the foot of the Erasmus...
China Light Rotterdam The dark winter months in Rotterdam will be illuminated with a new and special event. For China Light Rotterdam the Park at...
Rotterdam travel times You can travel to Schiphol Amsterdam Airport from Rotterdam Central Station in just 45 minutes by regular intercity train service. And the...
Rotterdam venue profile Beurs WTC offers an impressive setting for conferences and events. Many diverse shops, the Beurs-WTC Business Center, the Beurs-WTC Congress Center, WTC...
Rotterdam travel app Explore Rotterdam on the go with the Rotterdam app on your mobile phone. This mobile city guide highlights the very best that...
Rotterdams' floating hotel The hotel on board the ss Rotterdam is the city’s most authentic hotel. The ss Rotterdam was the most prestigious flagship of...
Rotterdam cafes Engels offers specialty restaurants, various cafes & bars, different venues for lunch, dinner, reception and private function rooms, conference areas, party services, parking...
Paris hotel undergoes change One of the leading Paris hotels, the Hilton Arc de Triomphe is now The Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe –...
German Convention Bureau completes green accreditation The German Convention Bureau (GCB) has successfully completed the Green Globe Certification process.Green Globe is a certification system for...
Germany number two worldwide as a convention destination Germany has again defended its position as one of the leading global destinations for meetings and conventions....
Dutch VAT increase As of 1st October 2012 the VAT in the Netherlands will increase from 19% to 21%
Prague support for meetings Prague will put on free transport for congresses with more than 500 delegates - at least 20 per cent from abroad -...
Old car tours of Prague Discover Prague in a Czech old-timer car from the 20’s! This is a perfect trip to do with friends or...
Segway tours of Prague Discover Prague during a three-hour city tour in an unusual and fun way! You will find the comfort of a SEGWAY...
5 Reasons to visit Prague Prague is considered to be one of the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps due to its old world...
Prague unveils refurbishment Four Seasons Hotel Prague Unveils New Looks in Neo-Classical Building as a Part of a Six-Year Remodeling Program. New Neo-Classical rooms designed...
Prague hotel goes green Marriott Leads Green Hotels in Prague With Socially Responsible InitiativesAccepting social responsibility to protect the environment as an essential part of...
Milan aims for double Milan is going for the double, bidding to host a major sports event – the European football Champions league final –...
Madrid hotel celebrates anniversary On October 18th, The Westin Palace, Madrid will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary; 100 years of being a landmark and part...
New Vienna hotel The newest addition to Vienna’s luxury hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna will set itself apart with impeccable service.
Marrakech hotel continues support of literature La Mamounia is delighted to announce the third edition of the La Mamounia Literary Award taking place on 29th...
Marrakech Mosque guide The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, Marrakech’s most famous symbol – built in a traditional Almohad style and topped with four copper...
Marrakech tips Best Places for a mint tea…..in Marrakech Top spots for a refreshing cup of Moroccan mint tea include the Grand Balcon overlooking Jemaa...
Marrakech portrait Around sunset, donkeys descend on the Djemaa hauling gas canisters by the cartload and all the makings of 100 small restaurants. Within the...
Marrakech postcard From the moment you arrive in Marrakesh, you’ll get the distinct feeling you’ve left something behind – a toothbrush or socks, maybe? But...
Ramadan draws to a close Farewell Ramadam, Ramadan has left us for another year…so sad to see it go, although it was a tough one. ...
Marrakech hotel flies ahead We all agree that it’s getting harder to stand out from the crowd when it comes to providing five-star amenities for...
Vienna airport expansion The new terminal “Check-in 3“ at Vienna Airport opened for full operations on 5 June 2012. With this expansion, the airport now...
New Marrakech hotel The Moroccan city of Marrakech has recently welcomed a cavalcade of resorts, from the reinvigorated La Mamounia to King Mohammed VI’s own...
Marrakech fast fact Did You Know ... The green-roofed pavilion at the heart of the Menara Gardens - just across from Four Seasons Resort Marrakech...
Marrakech profile growth Marrakech has been having a moment (in the travel press, at least) since the famousLa Mamounia reopened to much fanfare in 2009.Since...
Barcelona venue opens for corporate hire La Pedrera is one of Gaudí’s undisputed masterpieces, and now, this UNESCO listed building is opening its doors for...
Rotterdam green focus The hotels and congress locations in Rotterdam are increasingly showing commitment to sustainable enterprise. For instance, they are contributing to the targets...
New flights to Rotterdam & The Hague Starting from the 1st of October Lufthansa will have a daily connection twice from Munich to Rotterdam The...
Dublin hotel offers discounted rates With 197 elegant guest rooms and suites, the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin offers the city's most extensive selection of guest...
Funding found for new Dutch hotels London-based fund managers Metric Capital Partners and Hutton Collins Partners have invested in Dutch hotel developer and operator TVHG...
Delay for new Berlin airport The CEO of visitBerlin has labelled the nine-month delay in opening the city’s new airport ‘surprising and annoying’ amid fears...
Berlin event in London Nearly 70 UK buyers from companies including Reed & Mackay, Congrex, BNP Paribas, Group Se7evn Events, Warner Bros. and RBS attended...
Prague hotel M&E offers RAGUE – Earn Hotel Rewards! Le Hotel Palais is a very elegant boutique hotel located centrally and highly popular for incentives....
New hotel in Marrakech The Delano Marrakech opened for business on September 21st, 2012. The hotel is a boon to Marrakech's growing attractions as business...
Milan hotel M&E offers Starhotels Rosa Grand in Milan is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of the city, just a few steps...
Milan hotel profile Starhotels Business Palace in Milan is just six metro stops from the centre in the South East business district, only minutes from...
Milan venue profile Starhotels Ritz in Milan is a 4 star hotel located in the heart of the city, just behind Corso Buenos Aires, famous...
Madrid museum profile A different visit in Madrid… don’t miss the Museum Lazaro GaldianoThe Museum Lazaro Galziano is housed in a palace built by the...
Madrid palace profile Palacio de Liria – MadridRecently opened for very exclusive events, you can now host your dinner in the private residence of the...
Rotterdam & The Hague station refurbishments The 85 largest and busiest train stations are to get a face-lift, network operator ProRail said on Tuesday.The platforms...
The Hague - fast facts - 496,296 residents (50% Dutch natives)- 30 theatres, 26 movie screens, 45 museums, 4,211 shops, 7 outdoor...
Monaco aims to increase low season business Monaco Government Tourism & Convention Authority (MTA) are looking to increase low season business with a number of...
Private jet lounge opens Summum, the Private Jet Lounge, recently opened at Amsterdam Schiphol East. Responding to the need for exclusive meeting rooms at the...
Lowest German exports for three years The German export industry, one of the main pillars of the country's economy and in Europe, dropped to its...
Berlin boosts enviromental focus Berlin is a metropolis. It is also known as the German capital to most people. But that’s not all: Berlin is...
Monaco's green venue The Grimaldi Forum Monaco offers a sustainable solution for every event. As a leading player in the world of events, and conscious...
Monaco boosts responsible tourism Did you know Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority had a "Responsible Tourism" department? It's a one-stop shop that can help ensure...
Monégasque support for enviromentalism "Going green" has been fashionable since 2007, but few countries are totally committed to sustainable development. Monaco, under the leadership of...
New concert opening in Monte Carlo Opening Concert of the ‘Great Season’ by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra - On Sunday 16th September at the Grimaldi...
Monaco hotel launches new menu The Fairmont Monte-Carlo Argentin Restaurant has launched a new a la carte menu, which includes a gourmet journey of discovery....
Madrid venue profile In the early seventies it was decided that a conference centre should be built in Madrid and this world-class facility is now...
Madrileño shop wins award The best comic shop in the world is in Madrid, according to ComicCon, the first time a Spanish shop has won...
Madrid to host industry event In 2013 the BCO Annual Conference will be held in one of Europe's most vibrant, cultural and dynamic capitals; Madrid. Madrid,...
Rotterdam hotel nominated for award Rotterdam, 4 June 2012 - The Manhattan Hotel Rotterdam is nominated for the 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards, accepted as...
New Madrid hotel Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Madrid with the opening of the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa. Owned by Comercial...
Madrid hotel refurbished Emperador Hotel in Madrid, located in the famous Gran Vía of Madrid, on completion of a refurbishment programme opened its Roof Garden,...
Prague venue profile Built as a palatial private home in 1897, Hotel Le Palais Prague is located in an exclusive residential area which is only...
Trinity agent completes trip to Barcelona Trinity Conferences Business Unit Manager Tory completed her Destination Champion visit to Barcelona at the beginning of August visiting...
Amsterdam hotel nominated for award Park Hotel Amsterdam is proud to announce that it's been nominated for the second time as 'Netherlands' Leading Business Hotel'...
Monaco venue profile The Columbus invites you to enjoy its shady terrace overlooking the Princess Grace Rose Garden, whether for a quick lunch or a...
New Lisbon hotel IHG have recently opened a new hotel in Lisbon, the Holiday Inn Express Lisbon - Alfragide, located close to the business district....
Industry event in Monaco The Skål Club, the international tourism association, is holding its annual Gala Dinner in the Empire Room of the Hôtel de...
Tall Ship stops off in Monaco The Colombian Navy's training ship will be in Monaco from Sunday 12 to Tuesday 14 August and will be...
Amsterdam hotel changes ownership The Frankfurt-based hotel company Steigenberger will be acquiring representation at a further international airport by taking over the former Dorint Hotel...
Viennese hotel unveils refurbishment Lena Hoschek has inaugurated her Suite at the Altstadt Vienna. This jewel of Viennese hospitality, well-known to offer its guests a...
Prague hotel wins award Park Inn Prague hotel has been awarded the Green Key Eco Label certificate. The hotel stated that "one of our main ambitions...
Man asleep on Roman airport baggage belt Rome's Fiumicino airport has defended its security procedures after a drunk Norwegian tourist fell asleep on a baggage...
Swedish restaurant expands into Europe Following its success in Sweden, the new restaurant concept AVEQIA is now set to launch this September in London’s Farringdon....
Stockholm visitor card The Stockholm Card; Do yourself a favour and buy a Stockholm Card when you visit the city, the card entitles you to...
Stockholm travel times Fly from London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in just over 2 hours, then take the Arlanda Express Train directly into Central...
Stockholm FAM trip Thanks to Anna Magnusson from Stockholm Visitors Board for providing photos of the recent fam trip to Stockholm – see attached photos
Stockholm hotel profiled Escape from Stockholm City to Hotel J in Nacka Strand, along the waterfront with beautiful views across the water to the city....
Gothenburg FAM trip Collette has been accepted to attend a MICE fam-trip to SWEDEN organised by VisitSweden on 30 August to 2 September, the trip...
TEM supports Swedish industry study Collette supports students with Stockholm Convention Bureau Study – Students at the Marketing Communication Programme at Stockholm University conducted an...
Industry news from Sweden Congratulations to Jennie Sundahl from The Radisson Blu Royal Viking hotel who has moved on to the Park Inn by Radisson...
TEM attend Swedish event TEM sharing international knowledge via international ‘come dine with me’ . Collette kicked off the event with an evening themed around...
Swedish culture focus Swedish design, fashion, music, film and cuisine are known and loved around the world. With a buzzing cultural scene, world-class museums and...
Swedish cuisine profile Sweden values quality traditional, natural produce. And with a growing list of Michelin star rated restaurants, Sweden’s chefs are now celebrated globally....
Swedish summer tradition Midsummer is the most important celebration in a Swede’s calendar. The successful midsummer never-ending lunch party formula involves flowers in your hair,...
Stockholm venue profiled Situated in the heart of Stockholm - right next to the harbour and central station, the Stockholm Waterfront Centre can accomodate up...
Prague fast facts Barock Palace–Wallenstein (built 1624-1673)Bell – Zikmund (St. Vitus Cathedral, weight 16500 kg, height 203 cm, diameter of up to 256cm)Church – St...
Dubai - London links flourishing There are many links between Dubai and London – from fashionable restaurants to sporting links with Premier League clubs –...
Prague river cruises on the Vltava Did you know … There are 26 bridges crossing the Vltava River in Prague The number of bridges...
Prague offers Hollywood connections Hardly anyone knows how popular Prague is among filmmakers and such movies as Mission Impossible, James Bond, Amadeus or League of...
Monaco involved in industry app Monument Tracker has revolutionised the way we use tourist guides with its cultural technology adapted to today's users. With a...
Monaco holds Olympic event On 27 July, Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority held a grand VIP evening on the occasion of the opening ceremony of...
Paris Plage returns Once again this summer some of the roads beside the river will be closed to traffic and will be taken over by...
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport finished in record time The new expo centre for the Greater Berlin area has been completed in record time. Situated immediately next...
New metro station at Lisbon Airport A new metro station has just opened at Lisbon Airport enabling passengers and visitors to travel to the city...
Dublin launches promotion The Dublin Convention Bureau have released a new promotional video to showcase the city to potential delegates and venue finding companies. Please...
Nice Convention Bureau launches new guide After the launch of the internet site www.meet-in-nice.com dedicated specifically to the world of business tourism last November, the...
French airport wins award Nice Côte d’Azur Airport has been awarded the "Famille Plus" Label by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Nice, to reward...
Prague wins medical congress Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, has won its bid to host the 24th European Congress of Pathology (ECP) 2012. The...
Malta awarded enviromental grant A grant of € 10 million has been allocated towards the Grant Scheme for Sustainable Tourism Projects by Enterprises financed through...
Malta launches industry tool The Malta Culture Guide IPhone App is now available for download. The app includes podcasts, images, interviews with industry experts, and...
Malta achieves entertainment focus A sixty minute TV programme filmed during and including highlights of this year's Isle of MTV Malta Special (26/06/2012, featuring Will.i.Am,...
The Hague recap The Hague presents itself as a city for congresses and company events in the Netherlands. The combination of classical, modern and multi-functional...
Rotterdam The Hague Airport figures Rotterdam The Hague Airport is one of the largest and most modern regional airport in the Netherlands, situated between the...
Marbella recap Marbella is a city in the Andalusia province of Spain half an hours drive from Malaga airport. It is known for being the...
Marbella hotel finds new owner A Malaga Judge has given green light and authorized the sale of the Hotel Los Monteros in Marbella, which has...
Marbella hotel closes After 39 years, the Hotel Incosol closed down on Sunday due to a lack of economic resources. The 130 workers have pledged...
Monaco hotels win awards The Hermitage and Hotel de Paris have just been awarded Travel and Leisures Worlds Best Award amongst European hotels in the...
Monaco landmark refurbished Monte-Carlo SBM recently undertook a major renovation of its historic casino. This Painstaking work, tackled in several stages, was completed in May....
New Dubai hotel United Arab Emirates-based Nael & Bin Harmal Group has announced the opening of its first boutique hotel, the four-star Cosmopolitan Hotel. The...
Marrakech venue portrait The Jeema el-Fna square is the place to be as the sunsets. Imagine your delegates rubbing shoulders with storytellers, snake charmers, acrobats...
Monégasque hotel invites designer refurbishment The Hotel Métropole in Monte-Carlo has invited designer Karl Lagerfeld to redesign its exterior. The fashion world's most prolific multi-tasker,...
Monaco tourist board on tour Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority has been on tour in the South of Italy since 20 July. Various events to...
New iconic hotel in Dubai The famed cruise liner Queen Elizabeth 2, which was bought by Dubai investment firm Istithmar World in 2007 for US$100...
Maltese tourism focus The emphasis in Malta's tourism policy for 2012 to 2016 is on authenticity, both in terms of hotels and product, Tourism Minister...
Lisbon's new nightspot In former times Cais do Sodré was the place of arrival and departure for sailors from all over the world who filled...
Maltese hotel figures Arrivals in hotels and other collective accommodation facilities in April stood at 121,042, up by 3.0 per cent when compared to last...
Maltese tourism figures revealed Tourist arrivals in May were up 2.5% over May last year, maintaining the upward trend of the previous two months after...
Maltese presence at IMEX Frankfurt/Main, May 31st 2012 - This year IMEX visitors could once again sample the Maltese Islands’ varied conference and incentive travel...
Prague hotel expands A stylish new restaurant, bar and lounge – CottoCrudo – recently opened at Four Seasons Hotel Prague, making the city an even...
Maltese sponsorship success The relationship Sheffield United and the Malta Tourism Authority embarked upon in 2008, has continued to evolve and reach beyond the sponsorship...
Maltese hotel rates Following reports on the growth in arrivals for May and June 2012, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) once again stressed...
Amsterdam hotel to refurbish The hotels van Oranje is, and will continue, to refurbish some of their great facilities. In the past 6 months, they...
Maltese anti-vandalism event Nature Trust raised €205 through its ‘Kayak against Vandalism’ event in Gozo last month. The event was organised to raise awareness of...
Spanish tax change For those of you travelling to Spain please note that the general VAT rate will increase to 21% from the current 18%...
Madrid tourism figures revealed According to the Tourism Expenditure Survey (Egatur), compiled by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism’s Institute for Tourism Studies, in...
Madrid transport links Madrid Barajas Airport is located 12km (8 miles) northeast of Madrid. The Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports and is the...
Madrid hotel scores top review Oozing opulence, the Ritz has been Madrid’s grandest hotel from the moment it opened 100 years ago. Review by Annie...
Hotel chain expands into Madrid Sheraton Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Madrid with the opening of the Sheraton Madrid Mirasierra Hotel & Spa. Owned...
New Düsseldorf hotel Melia Hotels will open a fifth hotel in Düsseldorf in mid-2013. This will be a four-star, superior 134 room hotel, operated by...
Malta tourism figures released Tourist arrivals in May were up 2.5% over May last year, maintaining the upward trend of the previous two months after...
Green bedrooms in Copenhagen Despite increased and stringent requirements for achieving a Danish Green Key certification, a record breaking 64% of all hotel rooms in...
Green focus in Copenhagen The most prominent eco-certification in Copenhagen is the Green Key, which accounts for 48% of eco-certifications in Copenhagen. During the last...
Copenhagen hotels win green certification Among the hotels which have recently received a Green Key are the FIRST Hotel Vesterbo, Bella Sky Comwell and Hotel...
Copenhagen wins European award Last Friday the Danish capital beat 17 other cities to be named European Green Capital for 2014
Copenhagen achieves industry accreditation During its presidency of the EU, which has just been ended, the Danish government ensured that all official hotels and venues...
Vienna achieves industry success MCI Vienna's successful planning and realisation of conferences, incentives, customer and employee events, and product launches and galas was rewarded. MCI...
Barcelona venue refurbished Moritz brewery was built in Barcelona in 1864 at 41 Ronda de Sant Antoni. Still owned by the brewer, the original factory...
Paris hotels change ownership US hotel group Starwood Capital is to sell four key French properties, including the Martinez in Cannes, the Concorde Lafayette and...
Vienna celebrates diversity Austria has just celebrtaed its100-year-old Law on Islam, seen as a symbol of toleranc for Muslims across Europe. The law gives Muslims...
New flights to Lisbon Emirates airline will start operating its new route on July 9, with daily links between the Portuguese capital and Dubai, representing...
Barcelona achieves top European ranking According to the European Cities Monitor published by property agents Cushman & Wakefield, Barcelona is the sixth best European city...
New hotel opens in Marrakech One of these new openings is the Taj Palace set to open in September 2012 and located in the Palmeraie...
New York hotel completes refurbishment The iconic New York Marriott Marquis has recently completed a $39 million dollar renovation to further enhance their reputation of...
Marrakech travel industry growth The number of hotel openings in Marrakech almost tripled between 2002 and 2011. With the opening of ten properties in 2010...
Maritime event visits Lisbon More than 45 tall ships, with a total of three thousand crew members meet in Lisbon from July 19 to 22...
2011 Barcelona meeting figures released During 2011 Barcelona hosted 2,283 meetings (with more than 40 attendees) and the overall total number of participants rose to...
Hotel chain development figures Marriott International, Inc. is on track to have 4,000 hotels in 90 countries across its 14-brand lodging portfolio by 2014. With...
Destination Champion visits Marrakech Stephen Usher, Managing Director of Trinity Event Management, was able to visit his Destination of Marrakech, having spent 3 days there. He was able...
Trinity agent set for Stockholm Collette Bent, one of our agents from Trinity Event Management, has been selected to attend a FAM Trip to Stockholm...
New Amsterdam hotel due to open The 4-star Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre is due to open in August 2012 and is located within the ring...
Dutch hotel wins industry award Just recently the stunning luxury 4-star Palace Hotel Noordwijk was announced the winner of the 2012 Dutch Hotel Award (DHA)....
New Amsterdam boutique hotel When Sir Albert opens this year in Amsterdam, the Dutch capital will have gained a new luxury boutique hotel. Nestled in...
Dutch hotel renovation revealed After a six-month renovation period, the Novotel World Forum in The Hague was officially reopened. All 216 rooms were converted to...
New Amsterdam hotel Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam-South just opened with 80 rooms and two meeting rooms for small meetings. The hotel is conveniently located close...
Portuguese travel warning Air traffic controllers in Portugal will stage a series of new partial strikes beginning next week. The controllers will stop working for...
Vienna hotel announces meetings offers The InterContinental Vienna has announced a new meetings pacakge, for events hosted by 15 August 2012. All participants will receive free Internet...
St Petersburg venue re-opens The Summer Garden in St Petersburg is re-opening after 2 years of reconstruction. One of the symbols of the city and...
Hotel chain announces acquisition Marriott International, Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Gaylord Entertainment Company to acquire the Gaylord brand...
Vienna wins fourth place in industry poll The statistics on international congresses in 2011 just published by the Union of International Associations (UIA) once again...
Stockholm wins industry award fDi Magazine’s ranking list European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13 awards Greater Stockholm Region as Overall Winner in Europe...
Swedish industry event draws close VisitSweden has teamed up with Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine for a unique opportunity to get to know what Sweden has...
Lisbon redevelopment project completed The redevelopment project of the East Wing of Terreiro do Paço has been carried out to provide a tourism hub to...
New Madrid hotel announced Sheraton Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, a subsidiary of US-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, has announced the opening of its first...
Lisbon wins award The Portuguese capital once again joins the Traveller's Choice list by TripAdvisor. Users of this important tourism site recommend Lisbon as one...
Vienna re-cap Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a...
Irish airline announces booking improvement The new Online Group Booking Tool at aerlingus.com makes Group Travel much easier. Groups can book early to secure the...
Madrid wins events The Madrid Tourist Board has also confirmed 14 events which, together with these conferences, will attract some 16,000 professionals to the capital...
Amsterdam industry figures released Amsterdam is home to eight Michelin starred restaurants, including two with two stars There are currently 12 5* and 52 4* hotels...
Vienna wins medical congresses The congress city of Vienna has once again come out on top in the face of strong competition: the European Academy...
Maltese hotel wins award The Westin Dragonara Resort has been awarded Europe's Leading Meetings and Conference Resort by World Travel Awards held on Friday 2nd...
Malaga airport expansion Another improvement in Malaga’s infrastructure, after the opening of the new terminal in 2010, the second runway will be in service by...
Madrid hotel announces promotion ME Madrid Reina Victoria has something to offer. This luxury Madrid hotel offers Spanish charm and five-star service, as well as...
Marbella re-opening party The Nikki Beach Marbella Grand-Opening White Party happens May 31st.The Party of the year will see world-class performers flying in from all...
Maltese hotel achieves awards Hilton Malta has done well to achieve the following: • Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice ‘Best Luxury’ Award for 3 consecutive years between...
New Barcelona hotel opens A new boutique hotel has just opened 10 minutes from the centre of Barcelona – Primero Primera! The 30 bedroom hotel...
Vienna wins industry award For the seventh time in succession, Vienna has topped the world-wide rankings as a destination for international congresses. The International Congress...
Maltese hotel due to change ownership Selmun Palace Hotel should be sold by the end of the year following an international advertising campaign to be...
New Marbella club opens “I want a Billionaires Club in Spain” said Flavio Briatore and he has made his wish come true! The club will...
Maltese hotel refurbishment underway Seabank Hotel in Mellieha Bay is currently closed and undergoing a major extension which will see it grow to 500 rooms,...
Marbella celebrates luxury festival The famous “Marbella Luxury Weekend” takes place in Puerto Banus, June 1st - 3rd, with the most exclusive boutiques such as...
New flights from Nice With 59 scheduled airlines and 104 direct destinations, including 65 European cities, Nice Côte d’Azur Airport continues to develop and is...
New Berlin Airport delayed until 2013 The capital's new airport, Berlin Brandenburg (BER) will now open on 17 March 2013 after the opening scheduled for...
Nice hotel undergoes refurbishment The Palais de la Méditerranée, a magnificent contemporary hotel with a listed facade, has renovated some of its bedrooms in a...
Dublin Airport tightens security Passengers flying from Dublin Airport will face additional security measures for a number of months after an EU audit identified two deficiencies...
New Barcelona hotel The Renaissance Barcelona Hotel opened on 26th April 2012 in the heart of the city close to many of the historical sites....
Scandinavian nations announce new scheme What is claimed to be the world's first sustainable meetings region has been established by five Scandinavian nations. Finland, Iceland,...
IHG launches Chinese hotel brand IHG, the world’s largest hotel company, has launched the first upscale, international hotel brand designed specifically for the Chinese traveller...
Vienna celebrates anniversary On the 150th anniversary of the birth of Gustav Klimt, one of the world's most renowned artists, Vienna is taking the chance...
Lisbon strengthens air links easyJet’s base in Lisbon Airport’s Terminal 2 is now operational. From the Portuguese platform, the low-cost airline now connects Amsterdam, Copenhagen,...
Lisbon hotel refurbished The five-star Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade now has a new façade following a renovation and the installation of an anti-seismic system on the...
Amsterdam venue renovated Amsterdam boasts a spectacular event venue for international meeting groups. A unique setting for dinners, receptions and parties is the Scheepvaartmuseum, dating...
Lisbon venue wins industry event The Lisbon Congress Centre has been chosen to host the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) ‘Sector Venues European Client/Supplier...
Amsterdam venue announces figures Amsterdam RAI has announced a turnover of € 133.9 million for 2011, an increase of 7.1% compared to 2010 and 23.8%...
Vienna hotels nominated for award Several Vienna hotels have been nominated for the "Austria's Leading Hotel" award for the World Travel Awards 2012. The shortlist is...
Global hotel brand expands into Vienna The ‘Schottenring,’ in the heart of Vienna, currently sees the transformation of the historic Palais Hansen into the first...
Berlin hotel rebrands In June 2012 the former Postpalais will open as the new Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz. The hotel will have 4...
New Berlin hotel due to open The Waldorf Astoria Group will open its first new-build hotel in Europe later this year. This new 5* hotel...
Monaco hotel re-opens facilities Le Meridien Beach Plaza has reopened its Sea Club Conference Centre following a £1.7m renovation. The hotel has 14 meeting rooms...
New Berlin Brandenburg Airport opening Berlin Brandenburg Airport is replacing both the Berlin Tegel and Schönefeld Airports which will close on 2nd June. The airport...
Volvo Ocean Race visits Lisbon With the boats due to arrive on May 31st and departing on the June 10th, 2012, Lisbon will be on...
Hotel chain reports growth Great Hotels of the World, a London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, reports a 51% increase in meetings and incentives enquiries...
New Algarve hotel opens The 5* Real Marina Hotel & Spa is located in Olhao’s new leisure marina and the Formosa Estuary Natural Park. It...
Istanbul hotel wins award Conrad Istanbul has been awarded as the ‘’Best Meeting Hotel’’ in Istanbul by ACE of M.I.C.E.; Meeting, Incentive, Congress and Event...
New hotel opens in Cascais The Fortaleza da Cidadela, a Pousada property, opened in March 2012 and is a member of Leading Hotels of the...
Amsterdam hotel undergoes refurbishment In 2012, Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport’s public areas will be completely renovated. The hotel has undergone a number of refurbishments and...
New Amsterdam hotel set to open In August 2012 the Ramada Apollo Amsterdam Centre is set to open. With a surface area of more than...
Vienna Convention Bureau to certify Green Meetings The Vienna Convention Bureau supports sustainable action and environmentally friendly conference tourism. As a licensee of the Austrian...
European cost-effectiveness rated Tallinn is the only eurozone capital to feature in the top five cities for value in thenew City Costs Barometer by Post...
Vienna 2011 meeting figures released At a press conference on Monday, March 19, 2012, Vice-Mayor Renate Brauner, Director of Tourism Norbert Kettner and the Director...
New European Flights to Lisbon TAP, the Portuguese carrier, was voted best European airline by the readers of “Global Traveler” magazine. This accolade was awarded...
Zurich hotel displays refurbishment The Swissotel Zurich has undergone an extensive renovation programme. Refurbishments include the installation of energy and heat recovery systems to enhance...
Trinity trip to Paris Some of our lucky agents were able to travel to Paris this weekend for a site visit, courtesy of Disneyland Paris,...
Antwerp hotel unveils refurbishment The Crowne Plaza in Antwerp has been recently refurbished, with meeting space for up to 500 and the AnnA Bar, which...
New Tallinn venue due to open The new Maritime Museum is due to open in May 11th in the historic Estonian capital of Tallinn. The vast,...
New Tallinn venue announced Next year Tallinn will see the opening of two exciting, new venues that will not only add to the list of...
New Istanbul hotels announced Istanbul new openings in 2012 include a Marriott Renaissance, Hilton Garden Inn, Wyndham and a Raffles. The growth is designed to...
Lisbon hotel wins award Altis Belem Hotel & Spa in Lisbon has won the Conde Nast Johanson award for the most excellent hotel for interior...
New Rome hotel announced The Gran Meliá Rome Hotel is the masterpiece of the Gran Meliá brand. The hotel boasts a truly exceptional location, on...
Amsterdam hotel unveils refurbishment Hotel Okura in Amsterdam has completed a renovation of its entire conference and events floor. The space has been given a...
New Oslo hotels announced The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces two new hotels in Oslo: The Radisson Blu...
Berlin hotel unveils expansion Park Plaza Hotels, owner and operator of upscale and lifestyle hotels, announces the completion of a 61-room extension to the existing...
New Portuguese hotel announced The Conrad, Algarve is set to open in Quinta Do Lago in Spring 2012. The hotel will have 154 bedrooms and...
Vienna hotel unveils refurbishment The famous Hotel Sacher Vienna, the first 5* Superior Hotel in Vienna has been completely renovated! “Tradition redefined” describes the style...
New Viennese venue opens Pratergalerien is a new event space in the heart of Vienna, with a total of 4 interconnected performance venues and is...
Barcelona hospitality growth Barcelona has managed to consolidate its image as a top tourism destination especially in the professional meetings business. A flurry of new...
New Abu Dhabi hotel opens Jumeirah at Etihad Towers opened its doors on 1st November. The luxury hotel located on the Arabian Gulf in the...
Barcelona hosts meetings tradeshow The 23rd European meeting and events tradeshow (EIBTM) closed in Barcelona with an estimated 15,300 meeting industry professionals in attendance. Total...
Barcelona announces meetings coup Barcelona has been selected as the Mobile World Capital from 2012 to 2018, beating 30 cities and finalists Milan, Paris and...
Hotel group launches brand in Germany Welcome to Hotel Indigo Berlin Centre, Hardenbergstrasse Hotel Indigo Berlin will be the first Indigo hotel to open in...
Monégasque hotel wins award The Fairmont Monte Carlo was named Best Overseas Hotel at the M&IT Industry Award 2011 for the second consecutive year after...
Amsterdam hotel due to open The Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South is opening by the end of the year. The hotel is set in a major new...
Copenhagen hotel unveils expansion 4* Scandic Syhavnen, which is 10 minutes from Copenhagen Airport and even closer to the centre of Copenhagen, has recently expanded...
Moscow hotel joins group Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which operates some of the world’s most storied and luxurious hotel properties will soon welcome another notable...
Swiss hotel wing due to open By the end of the year the Mövenpick Lausanne in Switzerland will open its New Wing including 72 superior...
Hotel group launches brand in Europe Marriott International’s third largest lodging brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, celebrates the opening of its first property in Europe,...
Copenhagen hotel announces refurbishment Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, situated in the beautiful capitol of Denmark, is about to begin an extensive renovation of two-thirds of its...
New Jordan hotel due to open Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort & Spa is set to open in May 2012. The 5* property will offer...
Hotel group announces European début The Peninsula Paris will open in 2013. It will represent the first time the chain has unveiled a property in...
Paris hotel undergoes renovation The Prince De Galles in Paris, part of Starwood Hotels’ Luxury collection will reopen in the summer of 2012 following a...
New Dubai hotel due to open Marriott Marquis located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai is due to open in October 2012.The hotel will have...
Hotel group due to open Dubai début Melia International will open its first property in the UAE this month. The 5* Melia Dubai, opposite Port...
New Vienna hotel due to open Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna, opening 2012. Situated in the historical heart of the Danube metropolis, the property will offer...
Swiss hotel expands Kursaal Bern opens a new event foyer and will extend over 2000 square meters. It will be fronted by an expansive glass...
Hungary announces industry figures In the first half of the year 2011 Hungary hosted 212 international conferences with more than 56.600 participants. The average number...
New Istanbul hotel announced 212-room Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel is due to open in April 2012. Offering stunning views of the Bosphorus, the magnificent towering...
New Frankfurt hotels open Two brand new hotels, the Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn situated right next to each in the iconic THE SQUARE building...
New Paris hotel opens Mandarin Oriental has opened its new 138 room hotel in Paris on Rue Saint Honore. The hotels indoor oriental garden can...
Hotel group announces European expansion Marriott's Autograph Collection continues to grow in Europe adding six Iconic Luxury Boscolo Hotels in Italy, Czech Republic and Hungary!...
Barcelona hotel announces winter closure & refurbishment The Hilton Barcelona is closing on November 1st 2011 until June 2012 for a full refurbishment of all...
Paris hotel completes renovation The Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel in Paris has completed its renovations. All 297 bedrooms have been updated in a contemporary and...
Moscow hotel awarded The Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow, has been awarded as Europe’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel the by the World Travel Awards. The organisation...
Hotel group commemorates 9/11 The third tower to collapse at New York's Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 was the World Trade Center Marriott Hotel....
Lisbon hotel progresses with refurbishment Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Hotel Altis in Lisbon, Portugal has announced the completion of the first...
New Budapest hotel announced The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the Park Inn by Radisson Budapest which will perfectly complement the existing Radisson Blu Béke...
Dublin venue prospers The Convention Centre in Dublin has brought €30m to the local economy in its first year of business, hosting more than 270...
Industry charity donates to Uganda Meetings Industry Meetings Needs (the events industry charity) has funded the purchase of four acres of land to help provide...
2012 opening for Stockholm Airport hotel The Clarion Hotel is set to open a 414 bedroom hotel at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport with conference facilities up...
New Stockholm hotel due to open The Scandic Grand Central in Stockholm is due to open in October. The hotel will offer nine meeting rooms...
Moscow hotel announces expansion The Hotel Baltschug Kempinski in Moscow is aiming to increase its conference space by mid 2012. It will add three meeting...
Chongqing hotel on course for 2012 opening Westin Chongquig Liberation Square in China is due to open in October 2012. The hotel will have 11...
New Kiev hotel announced Fairmont is planning to open the Grand Hotel Kyiv in Ukraine in 2012. There will be 1,210m2 of event space including...
Dutch hotel chain joins alliance Great Hotels of the World, the luxury sales and marketing alliance are delighted to announce the following Van der Valk...
Barcelona 2010 meetings increase The number of business meetings and incentive programmes held in Barcelona during 2010 increased by more than 15%, according to latest...
Amsterdam hotel re-opening De L’Europe re-opened its doors of the original renovated and restyled Rondeel building this week, after 15 months and a € 60...
Marriott Munich opening Modern and comfortable - that's how the new Courtyard by Marriott Munich City East welcomes its guests on 1st October 2011, embedded...
Zurich hotel opening Renaissance Zurich Tower Hotel is opening in August 2011 in the spectacular Mobimo Tower in Zurich West. Positioning Renaissance Hotels & Resorts...
Newark Airport hotel's refurbishment unveiled Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel in New Jersey is pleased to unveil its newly transformed hotel, capping off a multi-million dollar...
Boston's hotel renovation completed Boston Marriott Quincy in Massachusetts has just completed a three year, $6.5 million renovation. Guest rooms now feature the latest Marriott...
Barcelona's new rooftop venue B Hotel Barcelona has opened a new roof terrace, which can be used for hosting cocktails and tapas for up to...
New hotel near Venice The Move Hotel in Mogliano Veneto, Italy is now open. This contemporary hotel situated between Venice and Treviso airports features 203...
New York hotel announces 2012 renovation The Sheraton New York and Towers has announced plans for a $150m renovation project and will be completed by...
New Düsseldorf hotel Hyatt Regency has opened in the heart of the trendy media harbour area of Dusseldorf. The hotel has 303 rooms and offers...
Rhodes resort refurbished The 401 room Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Greece has had an extensive £15m renovation. The hotel can hold events for up to...
Gothenburg hotel announces 2014 expansion Hotel Gothia Towers in Gothenburg is adding a hotel, exhibition and conference facility, due for completion in 2014. The new...
Paris hotel on course to 2012 opening In January 2012, the W Paris Opera is due to open which will have 120m2 of function space.
New Paris hotel announced In the summer the Mandarin Oriental is set to open a 150 room property on the fashionable Rue Saint Honore in...
Paris hotel refurbished The Radisson Blu Ambassador Hotel in Paris has undergone refurbishment recently. The 294 room hotel has revemped its bedrooms, extended the fitness...
New Istanbul venue The Ora Exhibition and Convention Centre in Istanbul will open later in the year, featuring a 10,000m2 exhibition space with a capacity...
New Marrakech hotel announced W Marrakech and Residences is scheduled to open in 2013, located near the Medina. The resort will include 150 rooms and...
New Budapest venue Even though Budapest is already a popular location for corporate events, so far it could only host smaller events due to the...
Budapest venue on course for 2011 opening The Amarena Conference Centre in West Budapest is due to open in late 2011. The venue will have...
Innsbruck hotel undergoing renovation The Messe Innsbruck is currently being refurbished. The £22.7m upgrade is due to be completed by December 2011. There will be...
New Vienna hotel announced The Ramada Encore Vienna is due to open in September 2011. The venue will have 118 rooms and six meeting rooms...
Hilton brand enters Jordan Hilton Worldwide has opened its first hotel in Jordan with the launch of the DoubleTree by Hilton Aqaba. The 173 room...
New Amsterdam hotel announced Hyatt Hotel has announced plans for a 330-room Hyatt Place to be built near Amsterdam. When the hotel is completed in...
Verona hotel refurbished The Hotel Due Torri in Verona has completed a refurbishment and now offers seven meeting rooms. The ground floor and lobby area...
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