Groups and Events e-newsletter Third Quarter 2007

Chester Grosvenor

The Westminster Suite at the Chester Grosvenor has reopened for business after a 12 week refurbishment.  The new multi-functional modern design includes the latest intelligent technology.

Sofitel London Heathrow Terminal 5

The Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5 is on schedule for an official opening next spring.  The £180 million, 605 bedroom hotel will connect directly with the airport and will be the largest meetings and conventions venue at Heathrow.  It will be able to accomodate up to 1,700 delegates in the largest meeting room or 1,300 for banquets, award ceremonies and product launches.

Millennium Gloucester

Whether you are a party animal looking to trip the light fantastic, or a traditionalist seeking a cosy corner with family and close friends, you will find the true spirit of Christmas await you here at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel & Conference Centre.

Whittlebury Halls - Northamptonshire

Whittlebury Halls will make your stylish Christmas and New Year season special - it is something they do rather well!

Set in Northamptonshire this truly impressive Hotel & Spa has 211 bedrooms, a range of function rooms, 4 restaurants - one of which holds 2AA Rosettes for gourmet excellence, and one of the Country’s largest Spa’s with unique Heat and Ice facilities.

Hilton West London

Head to West London for your Festive Celebration.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in December, Hilton London Olympia and Hilton London Kensington are offering "Joiner Party Nights" in contemporary restaurant venues Plum Bar & Grill and WestEleven.

For groups of 50 or more, book an exclusive “Private Party Night” in a function room for no extra cost!

The package costs from £44.95 per person, which includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, 3-course buffet, party novelties and disco until 1am.

Sofitel St. James  - London

Whether you are looking to host a banquet or an informal office party, the Sofitel St James can cater for your Christmas functions.

Their 8 suites which include a private dining room, are ideal for up to 180 guests. Menus from £45.00 have been created by Albert Roux to ensure a memorable Christmas.

RSA  - London

The RSA House is a unique and beautiful venue located in the heart of London.

From the quirky subterranean vaults, Georgian splendour of the Benjamin Franklin room, the RSA will certainly provide an exclusive setting for your Christmas.

Our Party & Fine Dining packages starting at £80 per person and can include everything from venue hire to the DJ.

Clerkenwell Vestry  - London EC1

The stunning Clerkenwell Vestry in London EC1, is a well-kept secret, having been under wraps for the past thirteen years.

Its combination of divine Victorian décor, modern opulence and hedonistic allure is quickly becoming renowned across London.

The party packages - serving up sophisticated excess - begin at £85 per head for drinks receptions to lavish dinners for £130 per person. Choose from themed parties, cabaret evenings or bespoke events.

The venue can be hired for exclusive use throughout December and all day at weekends.

Christmas party in Spain

Undecided what to do for the office party, or where to go with your friends?

We may have the answer with a short break to La Manga, 16th - 18th December.
For just £2400 per table of 10, you can enjoy:
2 nights relaxing and partying at the 5* Hyatt Regency La Manga.
Daily Buffet Breakfast
3 course festive dinner including beverages
Pre-dinner cocktails
Full entertainment package including band and DJ
Golf, Spa, Tennis facilities on-site (additional cost)

Flights and transfers available from £80 per person.

Please contact us for more details.

Amazing ancient temples and the chilling reminders of the past make Cambodia a fascinating incentive destination.  There is no shortgae of stunning four and five star properties ideal for conference and incentive travel.

 

 

 

The Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh and the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor in Siam Reap were both built in the late 1920's and were restored in 1997 with Art Deco style furnishings. 

 

The Phnom Penh property has 208 rooms and suites and several meeting rooms and the Gran hotel d'Angkor has 131 rooms and suites.

 

 

One of the closest hotels to the temples of Angkor Wat is the Le Meridien with 223 rooms and two meeting spaces for up to 220 theatre style and 270 for receptions.

The ideal months to travel are December and January during the cool season.  The hot season is March to May and the rainy season June to October.

Of the fantastic temples to visit you should not miss Khmer Temples of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, best at sunrise, and Ta Prom, where they filmed Tomb Raider.  In the capitel there are numerous attractions including the Royal Palace and National Museum and several memorials to the Killing Fields.  A trip on the Mekong River is a great way to travel between the capital and Siem Reap.

For more details please contact us

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club

Ashdown Park is a stunning country house hotel situated in 186 acres of gardens and unspoilt woodlands. The 16 naturally lit conference rooms, all with Wi-Fi or Broadband Internet access, cater from 6 to 160 delegates.
The luxurious facilities provide post conference relaxation for delegates with log fires, gourmet cuisine, fine wines and beautifully decorated bedrooms. The ultimate in post meeting relaxation is provided by the Country Club and Spa treatment rooms.

The Grand Hotel

Voted as England’s finest resort hotel, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne offers conference delegates and business travellers the perfect all encompassing venue with large conference rooms for up to 300 delegates and unique smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings.

The extensive leisure facilities (including pools, gym and luxurious Spa treatments) combined with award winning cuisine from two individual restaurants, extensive wine list and elegant service, ensure all your delegates requirements are met.

Paramount Imperial Hotel, Torquay

MEET ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA

A magnificent Victorian hotel located on an exclusive cliff top position in Torquay. With unforgettable views across the coastline, the Paramount Imperial Hotel makes for an impressive conference venue.

7 flexible meeting rooms are furnished with style and flair, reflecting the grandeur of this wonderful historic hotel and have been created to suit all styles of meetings from large conventions or exhibitions, to smaller boardrooms and presentations.

Tylney Hall Hotel

Tylney Hall Hotel is set in 66 acres of manicured gardens, with breathtaking views of the rolling Hampshire countryside. The hotel offers 12 conference and banqueting suites, catering for up to 120 delegates, all with natural daylight and some with a private entrance and garden.

With leisure facilities that boast Spa treatment rooms, two pools plus gourmet cuisine and fine wine in the Oak Room Restaurant, this is a perfect venue for entertaining clients and colleagues alike.

Paramount Old Ship Hotel, Brighton

Overlooking the sea, the Paramount Old Ship Hotel is Brighton’s oldest meeting venue. Both modern and traditional, the 13 stylish meeting rooms are bright and elegantly furnished, accommodating up to 250 delegates. For a quirky venue, full of character the legendary Wine Cellars are ideal for an evening banquet. Once used by smugglers to hide their booty, they’re now carefully restored to provide a wonderful, atmospheric backdrop.

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa

Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa, a magnificent Grade I-listed mansion house forms the centrepiece of the historic Luton Hoo Estate with 1,065 acres of parklands landscaped by Capability Brown. Opened on 1st October, this venue offers a range of 17 different conference spaces from converted stables to ornate state rooms seating up to 120 in the largest.&; There are 144 bedrooms and suites, an 18-hole par 73 golf course and a luxurious Spa due to open in winter 2007.

Paramount Redworth Hall Hotel

Paramount Redworth Hall Hotel is a breathtaking Jacobean country house in County Durham. Set 150 acres of captivating English countryside, yet only minutes from junction 58 of the A1. Here you'll find some of the best conference and banqueting facilities in the North East of England and with 12 flexible meeting rooms, it is an ideal venue for a residential conferences but close enough to the A1 for a day’s meeting for up to 300 guests.

Please contact us for more details or to book one of these or any other venue.

Holiday Inn London Heathrow

The Holiday Inn London Heathrow offers the perfect meeting venue with a great range of facilities available including;

• 10 modern meeting rooms (including 2 Executive Board Rooms)
• Capacity for 130 delegates (theatre style)
• Wi-fi access and natural daylight in all rooms
• Secure underground car parking
• Closest hotel to Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3
• Conveniently situated for the M25, M4, M40

Day Delegate Rates from £35.00 per person

24 hour delegate rates from £160.00 per person including dinner, bed and breakfast

All rates subject to availability 

Please contact us for more details.

Warwick Conferences

Receive next years booking at this year's rate!!

Warwick Conferences is 'recycling' their rates for Easter 2008 and July 2008 offering them at 2007 prices for their Training and Conference Centre's

24hr rates at Scarman and Radcliffe from £160 and Arden from just £130 plus VAT.

Fantastic offers on day rates also available from just £45 plus VAT!

Air France have released the following latest Group Promotional Fares to many USA destinations.

Selling Period: 19th October to 3oth November 2007

Travelling Period: 14th January 2008 to 17th March 2008

Minimum number of passengers: 10

Destination	Price	Weekly Frequencies
New York	£145.00	5 Daily Flights
San Fransisco	£185.00	1 Daily Flight
Houston	£195.00	1 Daily Flight
Washington	£150.00	2 Daily Flights
Atlanta	£175.00	1 Daily Flight
Boston	£135.00	1 Daily Flight
Philadelphia	£150.00	1 Flight days 1,3,4,5,7
Detroit	£150.00	1 Flight days 1,3,4,5,7
Seattle	£200.00	1 Flight days 2,3,5,6,7

This offer is valid from London Heathrow and Manchester Airports, a supplement may apply from other UK airports.

Please contact us for further details or to make a booking.

 

London's attractions drew more visitors, despite the poor summer weather, accordong to new figures from Visit London.

Overall attendance levels at the capital's attractions rose 5.2 per cent in June compared to the same time last year with free attractions showing the steepest incline.  The figures follow retail results which showed sales up 11.6 per cent.