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'Radisson Individuals' launched
Radisson Hotels Group has just launched its new Radisson Individuals brand.
Radisson Individuals is designed to attract independent hotels which want the benefits a worldwide hotel branding can offer without having to change their identity.
The independent hotels can keep their name under the soft brand whilst benefiting from Radisson's operating systems and distribution channels. They will also have access to the group’s integrated IT and revenue platforms.
Staff in Radisson Individuals properties will receive training on Radisson’s service philosophy.
Radisson Individuals will be upscale hotels located in major cities, close to airports and key business and leisure destinations.
So far there are two Radisson Individuals properties in the UK: Henrietta House, a member of Radisson Individuals in Bath and River House Hotel a member of Radisson Individuals in Inverness.
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New Ricoh Arena Hotel gets the go-ahead
A new 150-bedroom hotel is set to be constructed at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The new hotel, a Hampton by Hilton, will sit alongside the 121 bedroom Doubletree by Hilton at the Ricoh Arena.
The Hampton by Hilton Hotel will enable the Ricoh Arena to attract more conferences and exhibitions to the site which features 20,000 square metres of events space, including a 6,000-square-metre exhibition hall, casino and various lounges.
Hampton by Hilton Ricoh Arena is scheduled for completion in autumn/winter 2021 – during the Coventry City of Culture year and ahead of the Commonwealth Games which will be held in Birmingham in the summer of 2022.
The Ricoh Arena is located within 800 metres of junction 3 of the M6, within easy distance of the M1 and M40 and with 2,000 on-site car parking spaces. It is a twenty-minute drive from Birmingham International Airport and station
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New Year opening planned for new Birmingham hotel
The next new four-star hotel and events venue to open in Birmingham is the keenly awaited Eastside Rooms & Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside. Opening in the early New Year 2021 and located in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside Quarter, The Eastside Rooms & Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside will include a wide range conferences, meetings and exhibitions space.
The new and custom-built events spaces will feature Birmingham’s largest pillar free ballroom, a range of flexible spaces and 14 meeting rooms accommodating from ten to 50 delegates - all fully equipped with state of the art AV equipment and onsite catering.
The Aloft Hotel alongside includes 195 bedrooms, two suites, a gym, Tempo Restaurant and Wxyz Cocktail Bar.
The Eastside Rooms & Aloft Hotel Birmingham Eastside is located in Woodcock Street just off the Aston Expressway with an excellent connection to the M6 motorway and a short walk from both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street Stations.
We at Choice Locations are planning a pre-opening site inspection in the near future and will report our findings accordingly.
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Cheltenham launch new initiative
Meet in Cheltenham, the town’s marketing body, has just launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s business tourism market.
The new initiative will be led by the town’s marketing body - Marketing Cheltenham – and is designed to attract more conference, meeting and events business to the area, particularly post-Covid-19. The business tourism market is worth upwards of £40 million to Cheltenham’s economy,
Meet in Cheltenham’s new website will provide free and professional information for local, national and international businesses or planners seeking to bring their events to the town. From large conferences for more than 2,000 delegates to small, secure, private meetings and from teambuilding away days to corporate incentives.
Currently more than 20 local venues are involved.
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ExCeL London open virtual events studio
ExCeL London opened its new virtual events studio on October 15 in partnership with production company Anna Valley. The facility offers a versatile, visually engaging studio that delivers broadcast-quality content from a digital platform, allowing organisers to deliver highly dynamic hybrid events.
The studio is located in a central, self-contained area, above ExCeL London’s main event halls so it can be used as addition to a larger, live conference or hybrid event at ExCeL. Separate office spaces, green rooms and production areas are in close proximity.
The studio features an adaptable digital backdrop and stage floor, multiple cameras and a full sound system and lighting rig. Content can be streamed to Zoom, YouTube, Facebook and others.
As ExCeL London are the first to admit: “nothing beats meeting face-to-face or being amid the buzz of an auditorium, but the studio will enable organisers to deliver exceptional audience experiences whether the event is attended in person or remotely“.
As soon as larger, face-to-face conferences, exhibitions and events can return, the studio will act as an addition for event organisers seeking to reach a much larger audience.
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The Guardsman opening October in London
The Guardsman is a new purpose-built, luxurious, five-star hotel opening close Buckingham Palace in London on 23 October 2020.
The Guardsman will have 53 bedrooms. All rooms will feature black and white marble bathrooms, walk-in showers, bespoke toiletries and custom furnishings.
The top three floors at The Guardsman will also house six Residences. These will be apartment-like suites featuring full kitchens, a work area, a spacious open-plan layout and city views, along with concierge services.
The Guardsman will offer services including valets, private chefs, pre-arrival kitchens and pantry stocking, personalized unpacking and 24-hour room service.
In short expect state-of-the-art technology through to luxurious toiletries at The Guardsman.
‘The Dining Room’ is the restaurant at The Guardsman serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Relaxation areas at The Guardsman include The Drawing Room and an adjoining Library.
The Guardsman is owned and operated by Shiva Hotels.
The Guardsman is located at Buckingham Gate, just south of St. James' Park in central London.