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Air Agents relaunch newly refurbished serviced apartments to the market

Details: Category: Hotel; Published: Monday, 23 April 2018 12:15

Air Agents working with the Aura Collection have refurbished and relaunched 6 Knaresborough Place. The boutique serviced apartments offer 16 spectacular units to let, from one day to three months, with prices starting from £85 per night.
Located in a grand Victorian Terrace built in 1874 and located on The Gunther Estate, 6 Knaresborough Place enjoys large windows and high ceilings. Each of these spectacular apartments have been individually designed by BREAAD interiors, with a quirky colour pallet and an eclectic mix of vintage and new pieces. All apartments have considered layouts, enjoying a kitchenette, bathroom and plenty of storage space.

First Restaurant Group expands Pub & Rooms portfolio

Details: Category: Hotel; Published: Monday, 23 April 2018 12:00

First Restaurant Group (FRG), a growing collection of landmark British pubs with boutique rooms and restaurants, is adding 11 bedrooms to its recently acquired pub, The Grafton Arms in Fitzrovia.
The Grafton Arms is the third property, and the first in the West End, under FRG’s Pub & Rooms Portfolio. The property is spread across four floors with a 40-cover ground floor pub, a first floor 20-cover outdoor terrace and 11 new boutique bedrooms, designed by LA-based Meredith Winston.

London City Selection reveals the success of ‘Game of Venues’ FAM weekend

Details: Category: Agency & Association; Published: Monday, 23 April 2018 11:45

London City Selection (LCS) The City of London’s venue consortium reveals the success of its 10th annual agency familiarisation weekend ‘Game of Venues’, which took place earlier this year (February).
The collective hosted 21 corporate and event agents for a weekend of Game of Thrones themed activities and challenges whilst touring member venues. The weekend was described by Lauren Keen from Story Events/Venue Search London as “absolutely incredible” and a “great way to see so many venues.”

London Kitchen Social event creates chef alchemy

Details: Category: Venues & Events; Published: Monday, 23 April 2018 11:30

Chefs’ collaboration - ©London Kitchen Social

A group of chefs were given a rare opportunity to cook together, swap ideas and network at London Kitchen Social’s first event, held in North London.
The chefs, from London, Surrey and the South East, abandoned their own kitchens for the day to cook three unique signature dishes each – which were then photographed by London Kitchen Social’s founder, Majella O’Connell.

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts appoints new Global Chief Marketing Officer

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Istanbul CVB’s GM elected as the Chairperson of ICCA Mediterranean Chapter

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A series of personal reports on selected hotels by ITCM staff

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ITCM Interviews

The Events Sector is gaining the higher status it deserves

Carina Bauer, IMEX CEO, tells Sydney Paulden of the many areas that benefit from our industry
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David Chapple is the new Group Event Director of The Meetings Show

He reviews the innovations of the 2018 show
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Derby Hotels attract more MICE business

CEO Joaquim Clos tells Sydney Paulden why his 22 properties are a good bet
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Do you really know Gibraltar?

Its Sunborn Yacht Hotel will surprise you
Britta Weiser talks to Sydney Paulden
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Natasha Keesoony, Hosted Buyer Manager, The Meetings Show (TMS) talks to ITCM

A free show with masses of benefits to all visitors at every level
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The Delegate Wranglers now has over 2500 members

‘Up to 200 more event organisers are joining each week’, Neil Thompson tells Sydney Paulden
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‘We have 55 hotels in the UK and more on the way’

Alex Pritchard, CEO of Kew Green Hotels, talks to Sydney Paulden
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Hotel Republic ‘unlocks the UK market’ for hotel clients

Its founder and MD, Kai Schömann, talks to Sydney Paulden
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FAM Trips

Sana Hotels have Lisbon covered

Hotel Republic, the UK representatives of SANA Hotels, gave an invited group a memorable taste of Portugal’s capital. Michelle Chenery reports
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Great fun and food at Robinson Club Resorts

Michelle Chenery reports on a Fam Trip to Austria with Hotel Republic
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A week’s incentive - in three days

Michelle Chenery visits Liege and Spa in Wallonia
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Micest Event at Leeds Castle

ANTOR and ITCM hosted a fun gathering
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PortAventura – a world class and versatile events option

Michelle Chenery reports on a Fam Trip to see much more than a theme park
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Madeira offers exciting accommodation, views, cuisine and transport

Michelle Chenery reports on a trip to Portugal’s pearl of the Atlantic, hosted by Uniqueworld and the DMC, Abreu
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ITCM slept here

Apex City of Bath gives sparkling destination the venue it deserves

Sydney Paulden visits the city’s newest hotel property
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Carlton Towers turns dream into reality

Lauren Stiles enjoys an incentive weekend at the home of Lord and Lady Gerald
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A venue that adds so much to every event

Alexander James reports on a stay at Marriott Heathrow/Windsor Hotel
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Enjoy Henry VIII luxury at Leeds Castle in Kent

Roger St Pierre is almost lost for words
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A Kent stately home at your service

Roger St Pierre marvels at Chilston Park
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French golf venue in easy reach

Roger St Pierre reports on Najeti Hôtel Du Golf
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ITCM Visits

The Seychelles - an unrivalled MICE destination

Mika Lara savours a visit to the Indian Ocean’s pristine paradise
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Great cuisine, exciting activity and team-building at Northcote

Michelle Chenery dines, drives and goes shooting in Lancashire
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Country of castles and commitment

Sydney Paulden was entranced on a visit to Unexpected Luxembourg
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Prime Lake Geneva destinations

Michelle Chenery visits Lausanne and Montreux
After a short flight with Swiss Air, we landed at Geneva airport to be met by Philips Excursions transfers services.
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Barceló Sants - out of this world meeting options

Briony Key goes where no ITCM reporter has gone before
The chance to go to Barcelona brought back memories of back packing around Europe, so I jumped at the opportunity to see how .....
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Destination reports

Work hard and play hard in Leeds

Roger St Pierre reviews how much this great city has to offer
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How well do you know Lisbon?

Michelle Chenery reports on the city’s multi-faceted MICE facilities
It is easy to see why ICCA has rated Lisbon as one of the world’s Top Ten Destinations for international meetings and congresses.
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Seoul should be on your shortlist

Sydney Paulden reports on a visit to a fascinating and friendly city
It seems as if Korea has until now been somewhat overshadowed by the aggressive international marketing of some of its Far Eastern neighbours.
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Gothenburg has Europe’s largest integrated venue

Jan Erik reports on how Sweden’s second largest city has become a major player in the MICE market.
You might be forgiven for knowing very little about Gothenburg.
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A new view of Jamaica

Michelle Chenery reports on an unexpected itinerary along Montego Bay’s Elegant Corridor
The Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva quality service starts as soon as you arrive at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay.
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