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We are delighted to finalise our agenda for our forthcoming Live Broadcast, and wanted to share some of the topics that we will be discussing....

Three leading venues in the Euston area of London are joining forces to promote the area as a prime location for events linked to healthcare. ...

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...

Rome debuts new Convention Bureau Rome now has a convention bureau of its own, formed in conjunction with the surrounding Lazio region, the Roma &...

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...

Positive response from venues as Trinity Event Solutions officially launches EDGE After months in the planning, Trinity Event Solutions, following a soft launch 3 weeks...

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...

Jesus College, West Court Conference Centre, Cambridge, joins The Hotel Partners Jesus College, in the heart of Cambridge with its extensive grounds, provides a beautiful,...

Exciting additions at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Tewin Bury Farm have recently announced some new additions to the group which includes a brand-new venue and...

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...

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...

EDGE Venues - coming soon to a digital platform near you Trinity Event Solutions as you know it changing. Having undergone a comprehensive technology upgrade,...

Hotel profitability reduced in May According to both STR and Hotstats, UK hotels recorded a decline in average daily rates in May 2018.  That's comparing...

How to create sustainable events CSR is back in the spotlight.  One of the most common ways to make an event more sustainable is to...

Meet Trinity at the Buyers’ Networking Club Prize draw for a one-day meeting at Fanhams Hall is up-for-grabsVenuefinder.com and Trinity Event Solutions have teamed up...

Trinity Event Solutions raises £100,00 for charities over the last 5 years Since 2013, Trinity Event Solutions has raised more than £100,000 for local charities...

Stretching the budget By Jacqui Kavanagh, CEO of Trinity Event Solutions:Many organisers will look to save money by negotiating with their venues, but it’s not...

2018 and beyond - data hacking attacks It is predicted that the amount of hacking attacks will increase at events, exhibitions, hotels and venues.  This...

Trinity Triple Challenge Auction site goes live to raise £20,000 for charities For the fourth year Trinity is raising money for local charities through an...

The challenges of today’s menu planning According to a recent report by the Food Standards Agency, more adults are having allergic reactions to food because...

Eight Top Tips for matching wine with food We recently held a Meetings Voice Forum for our clients and one of the items for discussion...

The impact of terrorism to major destinations A recent industry report has looked at the effect of terrorism in cities where incidents have taken place...

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...

Trinity Event Solutions appoints Paula Calton as sales director to target growth We are delighted to announce the appointment of Paula Calton as Sales Director.Calton...

Security and Risk - Six top tips to select a venue With the recent events of London and Manchester at the forefront of everyone’s minds,...

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...

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...

Carlson Rezidor to open their first Radisson RED hotel in the UK Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, is gearing up...

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,...

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...

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...

Marriott Marble Arch has a refurbishment! The Marriott Marble Arch is currently going through a refurbishment which includes a full bedroom refurb which started in January and...

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...

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...

Belfast Waterfront Belfast Waterfront, the city's convention centre has been recently revamped and now measures 7,000 sqm. The venue can offer space for up to...

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...

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...

Airbnb – how will it affect the hotel and meeting industry? Morgan Stanley recently published a survey of 4.000 people which has shown that 12%...

London Heathrow Marriott reveals new conference space! London Heathrow Marriott has unveiled its brand new conference and meeting space after undergoing an extensive, multi-million pound...

January 2017 London Openings The first month of 2017 will see some very exciting new openings in our capital city. Etc. County Hall will open...

Jurys Inn Oxford Refurbishment Jurys Inn have unveiled the start of their 11 million pound refurbishment at their Oxford property. This refurbishment is throughout the...

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...

New Conference Centre Planned for Reading Football Club Reading football club has announced its plans for a new conference centre at the Royal Elm Park...

Park Plaza London Riverbank Refurbishment Complete After extensive refurbishment, Park Plaza London Riverbank looks forward to elevating your guest experience to a higher level. Six...

C&IT best London hotel opening in 2016 C&IT have released what they think to be the top 5 hotel openings in London in 2016 and...

Hyatt Hotels plans to open second Hyatt Place hotel in the UK Hyatt Hotels have announced plans to open its second Hyatt Place hotel in...

Delegates to decide. Sundial asked the question “what would you like the future of conference spaces to look like?” and the delegates responded.   After...

Chewton Glen to open a new cookery school. On the 1st March 2017, Chewton Glen, which is located in Hampshire, is opening a new cookery...

Refurbishment plans for The Dalata Hotel Group - Dalata Hotel Group operate 41 hotels in Ireland the UK. The largest hotel chain in Ireland with...

£25m plans unveiled for Winter Gardens Conference Centre Full plans to build a conference and exhibition centre as part of the Winter Gardens complex have...

Birmingham Venue Refurbishment Enters New Phase With £1.8million spent over the last few months, the ICC has seen refreshes on halls 4, 9 and 10...

The Refinery Spinningfields - Now Open The Refinery Spinningfields, an all-day Bar and Restaurant in the new XYZ Building in Spinningfields opened on Monday (28th...

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...

New Apex Hotel opening in Bath Summer 2017! A new hotel is set to open in Bath and will be part of the Apex Hotel...

Warwick Conferences has announced 'The Slate' Warwick conferences has announced that its new venue will be known as ‘The Slate’. It is located on the...

London & Partners welcomes Brexit enquiry boom London & Partners has experienced a major increase in enquiries this summer following the UK's decision to leave...

Emirates Old Trafford Welcomes Hilton Garden Inn The crowning glory of Emirates Old Trafford’s redevelopment will be completed in the summer of 2017 when a...

Queen Elizabeth II Centre to the House of Lords? Government-owned Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London is being lined up as a possible venue to...

The NED - In the heart of the City of London London-based Soho House & Co and New York’s Sydell Group have joined forces to...

Birmingham Conference & Event Centre opening soon The Birmingham Conference and Event Centre (BCEC) is due to open later this year in Autumn. The centre...

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...

Rooftop Heaven Hotel Football in Salford offers a number of options for team building exercises. The rooftop football pitch, 'Heaven', is popular for activities from...

Novotel Stevenage Novotel Stevenage is located just off of the A1 (M) motorway and within Knebworth Country Park. The hotel has just completed a £3.5...

Barbican Centre Barbican centre is a non for profit organisation which relies heavily on the support of the business events team. With the help of...

New hotel due to open on Lake Como Due to open any day now, the newly built il Sereno Lago di Como will be an...

Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch Nobu Hotel is due to open in the heart of London Shoreditch in early 2017. This will be the first European...

11 Cavendish Square 11 Cavendish Square came in to see us this week. Here are their 5 key facts:• In 2015 this beautiful new space...

Old Swan & Minster Mill Sale Lana de Savary contracts have been exchanged for the sale of the “Old Swan & Minster Mill” in Minster...

Kents Hill Park Milton Keynes   Kents Hill Park came in to visit us this week. Here are 5 key facts about them:1)    ...

ME London ME London came in to see us last week. Here are some key facts about them:The hotel is designed by the world famous...

Coombe Abbey Hotel Experience a record year Coombe Abbey Hotel has experienced a record year of growth after hosting more than 1,500 events – the...

Charlie – an app to save time researching new contacts We’ve recently come across this really useful app which saves time when you want to...

Quicket – an app for flight booking and travel information Quicket is a travel app which you can use to book flights, find the best seat,...

Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton Curio is a global set of remarkable upscale and luxury hotels hand-picked for their unique character and personality;...

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...

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...

The Celtic Manor Resort and Coldra Court Hotel update The Celtic Manor Resort, has recently opened its new Coldra Court Hotel, and plans to invest...

Vienna congress centre achieves green accreditation The Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center was recently awarded the official Austrian ecolabel for ‘Green Meetings’ and ‘Green...

Travelling in Europe - trends 2015/2016 International visits to the UK hit record numbers in January, according to latest figures from the Office for National...

Q-Hotels catch up Q-Hotels came in to see us this week and had some exciting things to tell us;Crewe Hall scoops Gold in National Tourism...

St David's Hotel & Spa scoops two awards Cardiff’s five-star luxury hotel, The St David’s Hotel & Spa has been awarded not one but two...

New arts, business & events venue Village Point, Manchester The renowned Manchester interior design agency 'NoChintz' have been appointed to create the look for the...

'NoChintz' to create the look for new arts, business and events venue Village Po The renowned Manchester interior design agency 'NoChintz' have been appointed to...

Vienna hotel changes ownership Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced that it has closed on the sale of Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel,...

The new Pullman Liverpool Hotel has opened The 4 star Pullman Liverpool Hotel opened its doors on 5th February 2016, it is the first ever...

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...

Changes in the ownership of major hotels Following Accor’s acquisition of the FRHI Hotels & Resorts' Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands, in December and Marriott’s...

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...

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...

The Canvas - a contemporary, flexible event and exhibition space opening Autumn The Canvas - a contemporary, flexible event and exhibition space opening Autumn 2016.Imagine...

Doubletree London Docklands Riverside has been refurbished DoubleTree by Hilton London - Docklands Riverside an ideal choice for travellers looking to make the most out...

Park Plaza Hotels - Construction starts Park Plaza London Waterloo, United KingdomConstruction has started on this new hotel project in London, near Waterloo Station. When...

The University of Sheffield announce Diamond Building The University of Sheffield are delighted to announce the opening of the new £81m Diamond Building as part...

A few facts from Hilton's visit to Trinity last week Hilton London Heathrow- did you know you can fit 210 London Double Decker Buses in...

Heart of England Conference & Events visit Trinity Event Solutions Heart of England Conference & Events visit Trinity Event SolutionsAndrew Parsons (Director of sales) gave...

Thistle – Amba Marble Arch opens for Business Thistle – Amba Marble Arch opens for BusinessThistle Hotels came in to see us this week for...

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...

Frasers hospitality have opened in Brighton, Cheltenham, Exeter & Bristol Frasers hospitality the hospitality arm of Frasers Centrepoint Limited have recently expanded and have opened...

Old Swan & Minster Mill visits Trinity Event Solutions Thank you for including the Old Swan & Minster Mill at Tuesday’s mini expo.As requested please...

Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015 Hilton Bournemouth joins the Worldwide Portfolio from 18th December 2015 This hotel will soon be...

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...

Cowdray House-exclusive-use hire for a wide range of events Cowdray House, formerly the home of Lord & Lady Cowdray, is now available for exclusive-use hire...

Puente Romano Beach Resort and Spa Marbella Recently nominated for Best Overseas Hotel for the 2016 Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards, the Puente Romano...

MARCO PIERRE WHITE LAUNCHES NEW RESTAURANT CONCEPT IN BIRMINGHAM Marco Pierre White’s first ‘English Chophouse’ opens at the Hotel La Tour in November. Expect fresh, high...

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,...

Calling all Duran Duran fans - tickets for Paper Gods Tour We've got two tickets to see Duran Duran’s 'Paper Gods on Tour' concert and...

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...

National Conference Centre has a New Rebrand & New Manager Formerly known as the National Motorcycle Museum, the company is undergoing a rebranding and separation...

London remains top hotel investment pick in Europe For the second year in succession, London has been voted the most attractive hotel investment destination in...

Treat yourself in the HBAA's charity auction Trinity is supporting the Hotel Booking Agents Association’s charity auction this year and we’d love your help to...

Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts, UK-Construction and Refurbishments Park Plaza London, Park Royal, United KingdomIn West London, we acquired, subsequently sold and signed a long...

Addition of 8 new hotels to the Jurys Inn portfolio During November 2015 the following hotels, which currently sit within The Hotel Collection portfolio, will...

The value of events to the UK economy is up Chairman of the BEVP, Michael Hirst, has announced that business visits were up 11.5% year...

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...

News from Accor Hotels We had a visit from Accor last month and they told us about their plans for the future and updated us...

Venue and Event Security - download venuefinder.com's white paper now Venuefinder.com has published a white paper on Venue and Event Security, which of course is...

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...

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...

Best Western International launch new soft brand Best Western International have launched a new brand, called BW Premier Collection. This is for independent hotels to retain...

Leicester venue refurbishment Leicester City Football Club has newly refurbished their venue, with over £3 million spent on transforming the club’s conference and event space....

The Welsh Rugby Union - Millennium Stadium in Cardiff The Welsh Rugby Union has unveiled its 2019 strategic plan for the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff....

York Hotel Refurbishment This year, the Grand York Hotel has celebrated their 5th birthday alongside recently having been bought by The Splendid Hospitality Group. This...

Heythrop Park Resort Refurbishment Set in 440 acres of the Oxfordshire countryside, the Heythrop Park Resort has two unique hotels on its resort. The recently...

New Crowne Plaza opening in Newcastle The Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter is due to open on the 1st September 2015, after a £42 million...

Hotel La Tour to open in Didcot Hotel La Tour is planning to open a 4-star 145-bed hotel at the Milton Park business park near...

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...

Silverstone Wing gains AIM accreditiation Silverstone Circuit’s The Wing, their state of the art event, conference and exhibition facility, is now an AIM accredited venue....

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...

Hastings Hotels buys Windsor House in Belfast Hastings Hotel group has purchased the landmark 22-storey Windsor House office building in Belfast city centre out of...

Radisson Blu Kingston upon Hull to open in 2017 Carlson Rezidor is scheduled to open the 168-bed Radisson Blu Kingston upon Hull in early 2017,...

IHG signes Hotel Indigo in Bath Inter Continental Hotels Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of a 121-bed Hotel...

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...

Join us for an industry update and afternoon tea at The Meetings Show On:         Wednesday, 8th JulyWhere:    Conference room 5...

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...

St Martin’s Lane Hotel unveils new look St Martin’s Lane revealed a new look this  May after undergoing a major refurbishment last month to celebrate...

Hotel Collection buys Thistle Hotel in Cardiff Thistle Cardiff City Centre, The Parc, one of the oldest hotels in Cardiff, has been acquired by national...

Roomzzz Aparthotel opens new edition in Chester Roomzzz Aparthotel has opened its sixth property and new flagship, the 64-bed Roomzzz Chester City. The £5.5M aparthotel...

The Barton Grange Hotel in Preston undergoes refurbishment The Barton Grange Hotel is in stunning gardens and situated in the heart of Lancashire, the Hotel...

Ringwood Hall's gardens supply the kitchens Ringwood Hall Hotel, a Georgian Grade II listed Manor House in Chesterfield, Derbyshire is making the most of its...

News from Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin There are 29 Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin’s, but only 1 purpose built hotel (Liverpool) – all the...

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...

Radisson Blu Manchester Airport undergoes major refurbishment Radisson Blu Manchester Airport is the only hotel at Manchester Airport directly Sky-linked to all three terminals.  The...

Major refurb announced for Manchester City Tower The City Tower in Manchester city centre is to undergo a major refurbishment of its ground floor and...

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...

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...

The Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton opens June 2015 The Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, part of The Ageas Bowl Cricket...

Soho Farmhouse to open this August Due to open this summer, the Soho Farmhouse is situated on a 125 acre Great Tew Estate in Oxfordshire....

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...

HBAA Golf Day at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel On Thursday 14th May I attended the HBAA Golf Day at Menzies Welcombe Hotel in Stratford upon...

New 5* hotel in Manchester - Hotel Gotham Hotel Gotham is a brand new 5* hotel in the central conservation area of Manchester, situated  in...

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...

Take to the water at No Man's Fort in the Solent No Man’s Fort, part of Amazing Venues collection of Solent Forts is now open....

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...

The Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel will open on 1st July The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the first hotel with exclusive access to Bath's natural thermal waters,...

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...

Village Urban Glasgow opens July 2015 Village Urban Glasgow will open on 13th July and will be the group's third Scottish hotel following Aberdeen and...

Stanbrook Abbey re-opens Stanbrook Abbey is a Grade II listed Pugin abbey and has recently re-opened following a £5 million refurbishment. The abbey is located...

The World Forum completes refurbishment The World Forum in The Hague has recently come to the end of a huge refurbishment programme which has included...

Two new venues join Classic British Hotels Northamptonshire Cricket Club/County Ground and Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Estate are the two new additions to the hotel...

HBAA Come Dine With Us The ‘HBAA Come Dine With Us’  networking event took place on Tuesday 28th April in 13 different locations across the...

Classic Lodge Update! Here is a quick round up of all the things going on at the Classic Lodge Collection this season.The Parkway Hotel and...

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...

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 Institution of Structural Engineers have a new HQ! The Institution of Structural Engineers have recently moved to their new HQ, a modern 1960s, steel...

The Langham London celebrates 150 Years! The Langham London will be celebrating its 150th birthday this year on the 10th June. In preparation for this...

Midland Manchester Hotel to open spa The Midland Manchester, a Q hotel is to unveil a new spa area in June. The spa at the...

Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol Ashton Gate stadium is the home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby Club and is undergoing a £45 million...

The Hotel Collection, Hinckley Island Investment Throughout the hotel there is a Multi-million pound investment taking place which focusing on the main event rooms, bedrooms, ...

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...

Manchester arts hub to open in May HOME, a creative arts hub formed by the merger of Manchester’s Library Theatre and Cornerhouse, is due to...

New additions to H10 - HIO Duque de Loulé, Lisbon and HIO Metropolitan, Barcelona The H10 hotel group is adding two new hotels to their...

Trinity raises £20,000 for local charities For the second year running Trinity Event Solutions has raised £20,000 for local charities through their Triple Challenge.  On...

Emirates Old Trafford to get Hilton Hotel Hilton Worldwide will open a 150 bedroom Hilton Garden Inn at Lancashire County Cricket Club in 2017.  ...

The Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus The Conrad Istanbul has recently gone through a major renovation process and is now ready to welcome its esteemed guests. Complete...

Exciting new development at Leicester Tigers The new Clubhouse Suite at Leicester Tigers stadium is set to open open in January 2016 will add a...

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...

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...

NEW Hotel - Leonardo Hotel London Heathrow Airport As of the 16th of March 2015, the Holiday Inn London Heathrow will be rebranded as the...

Jacqui's speaking at CHS North on 24th March in Leeds There is growth in the economy and the commercial environment is changing, so how can...

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...

Ashton Gate Stadium undergoes £45 Million Transformation The Ashton Gate Stadium, the home of Bristol City Football Club and Bristol Rugby Club, is undergoing a...

Do you really know The Grove, The Runnymede-on-Thames and The Athenaeum Hotels? Here are some fun facts that we learnt last week when these hotels...

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...

Tewin Bury Farm to expand accommodation offering Tewin Bury Farm, a independent hotel located in Welwyn Garden City is hoping to expand its accommodation offering...

Principal Hayley's offer to meeting organisers We had a great visit from Hayley Goodwin last week to update us on all things Principal Hayley.  The...

Exciting New 2015 Hilton Openings Hilton Worldwide will open ten new hotels across Britain this year with a further 17 also planned for 2016. The...

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...

Doing business better and doing better business together... The Kick Off Meeting prior to the HBAA's Annual Dinner last week was a fabulous start to...

MacDonald Hotels educational visits George Harriman-Hardy, Conference Administrator, attended the Macdonald Hotels educational and visited the following venues:The MacDonald Berystede Hotel and Spa is the...

London stadium - Allianz Park Allianz Park is London’s newest stadium which is located in the heart of North London amongst 26 acres of land....

Hilton implements new guarantee and cancellation policy From the 1st of January Hilton will implement a new guarantee and cancellation policy guidelines for individual reservations. The...

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...

York hotel refurbishment The Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre still feels very new after a renovation in 2012 which focussed on the reception...

Northampton property refurbishment complete The Park inn by Radisson Northampton has recently finished an 18 month long refurbishment which included the renovation of the bar,...

Gleneagles Arena to open in spring After a fantastic year for Scotland, which saw the Commonwealth Games hosted in Glasgow, The Ryder Cup at Gleneagles...

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...

New Liverpool venue Earlier this year The Royal Liver Building opened its brand new event space, The Venue, which is now available for private hire...

New green London venue The Crystal is a new venue that is located in Royal Victoria Docks and has nine spacious event spaces with views...

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...

It’s the last week of Trinity’s charity auction - Don’t miss out! This is your final chance to bid in our charity auction.  There are...

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...

Intercontinental Westminster becomes Conrad London St James As of Monday 1st September 2014 The Intercontinental London Westminster became known as Conrad London St James. Owners...

Topland acquires Hallmark Hotels As of mid July 2014 Topland acquired the Hallmark portfolio of eight hotels, Topland already consisted of 12 Menzies Hotels, six...

Ardencote install fibre optic broadband Ardencote Manor are an independently, privately owned hotel sat in the Warwickshire/Staffordshire country side yet only 10 minutes from J15...

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...

Recent spa renovation at Crowne Plaza Nottingham If you find yourself in Nottingham and are in need of a spot of rest and relaxation, the...

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...

Refurbishment plans at QEIICC The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) in London is set to close from late July until early September as it embarks...

New etc.venue to open in Monument Etc.venues has announced the addition of another venue to its portfolio – etc.venue Monument. Set in a prime location...

Intercontinenal Westminster launches new restaurant concept The five star Intercontinental Westminster Hotel has just launched a brand new concept for their restaurant. They no longer...

Rezidor launches new brands – Quorvus and Radisson Red! Missoni is no longer part of the Rezidor portfolio following a decision from the Missoni family...

New Las Vegas hotel & casino Be among the first to book an event at the newest hotel in Las Vegas. Coming this August, the...

This independent 5 star coaching inn is located just outside Oxford, it is family owned with two sister properties – The Cary Arms in Babbacombe,...

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...

Trinity wins an award from Business Events Canada Collette Bent and Debbie Beresford with Emma Cashmore, celebrating The Vision Award for ‘Partner Organization of the...

New industry initiative Meetings Voice to showcase at the Meetings Show Stamford-based venue finding and event management agency, Trinity Event Solutions has launched a new...

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...

Intercontinental O2 due to open in Q3 2015 A brand new Intercontinenal Hotel is due to open next door to the O2, construction has started...

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...

Park Inn invest £50m in the last 12 months Park Inn Hotels have undergone a major investment programme spending £50m on the UK properties in...

Hilton Waldorf employ a new head chef The Hilton Waldorf Hotel in London have just employed a new head chef that will be starting next...

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...

Hilton continue to invest in UK properties Hilton Brighton Metropole benefited from a £350,000 investment in 2013 including a sun terrace which is available for...

Four Pillars Hotels invest millions Four Pillars Hotels are a UK based brand with 6 hotels under their portfolio which received a £11.5m development spend...

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...

Hilton visit Trinity offices Hilton Hotels very kindly visited the Trinity offices on Monday and treated us to a lunch and learn session. We had...

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...

The Netherlands Convention Dot The Netherlands Convention Dot is a unique marketing proposition which is a collaboration of 4 different brands. The World Forum Convention...

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...

A long-standing advocate of the HBAA and an active agent member of the association, Jacqui previously held the position of Chair of the association’s Marketing...

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...

Our recent Dorchester Collection visit The team were delighted to have the Dorchester Collection come in recently. They touched upon all 10 of their properties...

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...

Etc Venues visit Trinity Etc. Venues visited our offices last week to update the team on exciting news! The group, who currently have 13 venues...

EEF visit Trinity Offices EEF Venues visited our offices 7 January to tell us all about the new developments that have taken place at their...

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...

Potential London Underground Strike - February 2014 Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are due to stage two 48-hour walkouts on 4th...

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...

76 Portland Place closes on 28th Feb 2014 As of 28th February 2014 76 Portland Place will cease to operate as a corporate events venue....

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...

Speaking about the success, Jacqui Kavanagh, Managing Director of Trinity Event Solutions said: "I'm absolutely delighted that we have been recognised for our dedication to...

E2 The Location Space The Location Space is a new, unique venue situated in the heart of Shoreditch. The Studio is a 1200sqft hire space...

• No. 4 Hamilton Place has unveiled its newly refurbished Business Lounge and In No. 4 Hamilton Place has unveiled its newly refurbished Business Lounge...

London venues are steering away from discounting and offering added value London venues are steering away from discounting and offering added value in order to...

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...

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts investing £85m in Chancery Court Hotel revamp! US hotel company Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to invest £85m in...

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...

The Studio, Birmingham procure a massive expansion The Studio in Birmingham have just completed a massive expansion, increasing space in their largest function room by...

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,...

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...

Jurys Inn share their news! Becky Carter from Jurys Inn Birmingham came to the Trinity offices today to update us on the hotel and the...

£1.5 million refurbishment has been completed at Holiday Inn Stratford-upon-Avon Holiday Inn Stratford-upon-Avon's £1.5 million refurbishment has been completed and the hotel is ready to...

De Vere Whites Hotel no longer De Vere De Vere Whites Hotel are no longer trading as De Vere Hotels and are now called Bolton...

Gin Joint at the Barbican Centre Searcy’s newly refurbished brasserie and bar has just opened on the 2nd floor in the heart of the Barbican...

Rosewood London opens October 2013 The Rosewood London will open Tuesday 15th October 2013 with Hotel Manager Michael Bonsor at the helm, previously GM at...

College Court – new conference centre in Leicester With a great range of facilities, tranquil setting and excellent transport links, College Court is an exciting...

The Royal Institute of British Architects The Royal Institute of British Architects has 26 versatile spaces over 8 floors including 2 terraces. The venue can accommodate from 4...

Pullman St Pancras Pullman St Pancras are currently undergoing refurbishment on their largest Nobel Suite. The room can currently seat up to 290 for a...

Pullman Liverpool Pullman has received the goahead to build a £26 million hotel as part of an exhibition centre in Liverpool. The four-star property will...

Georgian Luxury and Outdoor Space at Chandos House Set in a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse around the corner from Cavendish Square is Chandos House, which...

Hertfordshire's historic Brocket Hall Brocket Hall, a mansion with a decadent past reopened its doors to the public in February 2013 and despite having roots...

Transformation to Hilton London Metropole As part of the Hilton London Metropole £6 million lobby transformation, the hotel now offers a new lobby bar named...

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...

The REP Refurb - Open NOW The REP Birmingham refurbishment has now finished and is open ready for business as of yesterday. This venue is...

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...

Marriott Refurbishments in Manchester Marriott have been busy in Manchester updating two of their hotels with extensive refurbishments. The Renaissance Manchester City Centre is due...

Marriott Grosvenor Square NEW space- The Den Our Marriott account manager came into the office along with team members from 4 Central London Marriott hotels...

Hyatt Birmingham start soft refurbishment Following a visit from the Sales Manager of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham today, we are aware of a few changes...

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...

Our Millennium Hotels account manager came in to see the team on 16th August to give us an update on their properties, paying particular attention...

London hotel changes brand Crowne Plaza London Shoreditch has ceased trading as of the start of August 2013. The hotel is due to be completely...

Consider Clipsham Our management team recently held a meeting at The Olive Branch at Clipsham, Rutland which is renowned locally for its food offerng however they...

Metropolitan by COMO, London plan to refurbish bedrooms The Metropolitan in London are planning to refurbish all of its 144 rooms and suites later this...

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...

The Trinity team had a visit from Ardencote Manor Hotel, Country Club and Spa this morning and we discovered a few interesting facts! This 110...

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...

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...

Cambridge hotel leaves group The Crowne Plaza Cambridge has left IHG, and is now trading as the City Hotel Cambridge. The hotel continues to operate,...

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...