Corporate Magazine August 2017

Contents
Contents
This month's top
picks
Strand Palace
Hotel
Holiday Inn Bristol
Filton
London Marriott
Hotel, Park Lane
Crowne Plaza
Plymouth
Venue Runway: aw17
10 The Principal Manchester
11 Vale Resort
12 HM Tower of London
13 Manchester Central
14 The Grosvenor
15 Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
16 Blythswood Square Hotel
This month's
Latest Offers
Imperial War
Museum North
Wroxall Abbey
Estate
Venue Showcases
22 Park Regis Birmingham
23 Pelham House
Latest News:
The UK's most
female-friendly hotel
Findmeahotelroom
Premiership Hotels
Latest News:
Infotel Solutions Ltd
Industry Interview:
with Margaret Coffey of
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
Featured Group:
The Upham Group
Findmeaconference
Using our services and
meet the corporate team
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Findmeahotelroom are both
divisions of Infotel Solutions
Ltd. Copyright © 2017.
All rights reserved. Any rates
contained in this magazine are
correct at the time of sending.
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This month's top picks
A selection of top meeting & conference venues
Rutland Arms Hotel >>
Newbury Racecourse >>
Richmond Gate Hotel
& Leisure Club >>
Harte & Garter Hotel
& Spa >>
Crowne Plaza
Manchester Airport >>
Makeney Hall Hotel >>
Crowne Plaza Hotel
London Docklands >>
Buckerell Lodge Hotel >>
Mere Court Hotel &
Conference Centre >>
View more >>
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Featured Venue
Strand Palace Hotel
Charing Cross, London WC2R 0JJ
Day Rates from
£60
Built in 1909, the Strand Palace Hotel has been carefully modernised, combining original Art Deco features
with 21st Century facilities. A choice of nine, well equipped meeting rooms are available, all located in a
self-contained area and with air-conditioning and WiFi. This large, flexible area can be arranged to suit
a variety of events for up to 200 delegates.
The Exeter Suite is the largest meeting room accommodating up to 250 delegates for a theatre style event or a
lunch/dinner for 200 guests. This space also has the flexibility to be split into two meeting rooms, with capacity
for between 45-50 delegates for classroom style events.
Experienced event planners and catering experts are available to make the most of meetings and events in this
centrally located venue close to Covent Garden, Charing Cross and a short stroll from Waterloo Station.
The property is also easily accessible from the City's commercial and financial district.
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Bar Weddings Parties &
Dinners
Fitness Audio &
Centre & Gym Visual
250 Max
Delegates
9 Function
Rooms
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Featured Venue
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton
Bristol, Gloucestershire BS16 1QX
Summer Offers
Day Rates from
£29
More details >> £35
Located on the first and second floors, a choice of 18 modern meeting and conference rooms are available, many
with natural daylight and all with WiFi and excellent AV equipment. An outdoor terrace and internal break-out areas
provide spaces for delegates or guests to stretch their legs and an unlimited supply of Seattle's Best Coffee will keep
people pepped up!
The Sequoia Suite is the largest space, accommodating up to 260 delegates and benefits from natural daylight
and views of the internal courtyard.
An award-winning events team support with setting up to arranging refreshments, from fork and finger buffets to
sit-down meals. The new Food for Thought menu has been awarded the Food for Brain accreditation, which
recognises high standards in nutritional excellence, with energy boosting goodness to aid concentration.
Ample parking is available and the venue is convenient for Bristol City Centre and the airport.
300 Spaces
On-site FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Weddings
Fishing
Fitness Centre
& Gym & Spa
Indoor
Pool
260 Max
Delegates
17 Function
Rooms
Meet Margaret Coffey,
Director of Sales - page 30
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Featured Venue
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
Mayfair, London W1K 7AA
Day Rates from
£85
Overlooking Hyde Park and
Marble Arch, London Marriott
Hotel Park Lane provides
adaptable spaces for up to 80
guests attending a reception
and 72 delegates for theatre
style events. Private meeting
rooms are located on an
exclusive floor and feature chic
interiors, cutting-edge technology,
natural daylight and British artwork
curated by acclaimed consultant
Peter Millard.
Once a stately apartment building,
this luxury, boutique hotel is
convenient for Mayfair, Oxford
Street and the West End.
NCP
Car Park
Restaurant
& Catering
Bar
Technical
Support
Fitness
Centre
Indoor
Pool
80 Max
Delegates
3 Function
Rooms
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Featured Venue
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon PL1 2HJ
Day Rates from
£19 £25
24hr Rates from
£115
This stylish venue is a short walk
from Plymouth Sutton Harbour and
offers a choice of seven modern
meeting rooms, including a ballroom
accommodating up to 425 guests
and offering its own private bar.
Free iMacs with wireless printers and
complimentary WiFi are available
to users of the dedicated Business
Centre. Audio visual equipment,
hearing loop facilities and the care
of a dedicated event organiser are
all available to make meetings and
events a smooth and professional
process. Once the meeting is over,
enjoy the delicious menu at the
Marco Pierre Steakhouse Bar and
Grill penthouse restaurant which
has fabulous panoramic sea views!
Less than a mile from Plymouth
Railway Station, which has direct
trains to Exeter and London, and
convenient for the A38, which joins
the M5, and also close to Exeter
International Airport.
135 Spaces
On-site FREE
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Bar
Parties &
Dinners
Fitness
Centre & Gym
Indoor
Pool
500 Max
Delegates
7 Function
Rooms
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Delegate Discounts & Deals
Latest Offers
Danubius Hotel Regents Park
Regents Park, London
Summer Offer: Day Delegate Package
Available for meetings booked before
31 August 2017. Use promo code
'SUMMER50' when making your enquiry.
Rates from £50 per delegate.
Ends Soon
FULL DETAILS
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry
Coventry, Warwickshire
Summer Sizzling Offer!
Free tea and coffee, for your first meeting
booked in 2017. Rates from £25 per
delegate (usually £30).
FULL DETAILS
The Derbyshire
Derby, Derbyshire
September Special Offers!
Book by the end of August 2017
and pay £28 (+ VAT) per delegate.
Ends Soon
FULL DETAILS
MORE OFFERS
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Delegate Discounts & Deals
Latest Offers
Mercure Burton upon Trent
Newton Park
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire
Discounted Day Delegate Rate!
15% off bookings held before the end of
September 2017. Rates from £33.15
per delegate (usually £39).
FULL DETAILS
Ends Soon
Holiday Inn Newcastle upon Tyne
- Gosforth Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summer Special Offer!
50% off room hire for meetings and events
before the end of August 2017. Special 24 hour
and Day Delegate promotions also available.
FULL DETAILS
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
22 UK locations
Hot Deals at Macdonald Hotels
Book your next event to take place by
30 November 2017 to receive Love2Shop
vouchers. Quote 'HOTSUMMER' when
making your enquiry. Day Delegate rates
start from £25.
FULL DETAILS
MORE OFFERS
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Featured Venue
Imperial War Museum
North - Manchester
Manchester, Gtr Manchester M17 1TZ
2017 Summer Party Package at IWM North
More details >>
Day Rates from
£35
Located in the cultural heart
of The Quays at MediaCityUK,
IWM North’s extraordinary spaces
offer exceptional possibilities for
welcoming guests and delegates
to a range of events. Working with
the award-winning technical team,
organisers can create a big picture
show! These bespoke digital
wallpapers are digitally mastered
and developed around any theme
and are unique to IWM North.
Alternatively, opt for an immersive
cinematic experience that presents
film, imagery and sound from
the Museum's own collection
and explores various themes,
from service and separation to
Remembrance. These cinematic
experiences provide a spectacular
backdrop to any event.
The main exhibition space
accommodates up to 700 delegates
for a reception or up to 300 for
theatre-style events. With views
over Media City, the Water Shard
Café and Restaurant, it's an ideal
exhibition space for up to 200
guests or a sit-down lunch for
160 Spaces
On-site FREE
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Weddings
Audio &
Visual
120 delegates or enjoy the natural
daylight of the Director's Boardroom,
with a capacity of 30 people.
A total of seven unique meeting
spaces, WiFi, free on-site parking
and dedicated events and catering
teams, put IWM North at the top of
the list for a Manchester venue with
a difference.
Technical
Support
Team
Building
700 Max
Delegates
7 Function
Rooms
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Featured Venue
Wroxall Abbey Estate
Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 7NB
Day Rates from
£39
24hr Rates from
£139
This Midlands stately home is set in 27 acres of landscaped grounds and open parkland and offers a range
of different spaces and packages. A choice of 15 meeting rooms and additional marquees are available,
with the main marquee accommodating up to 600 guests, the garden marquee welcoming up 250 guests and
the Tapestries Room suitable for up to 140 delegates for theatre-style events. An AV production team and a
dedicated event organiser are on-site to assist, complimentary WiFi is available in meeting rooms plus a team
of award-winning chefs will create the perfect menu for any event.
Outside there is plenty of choice for team-building activities, from archery, human table football, abseiling,
bronco bull riding and 4x4 off-road driving or stay inside for snooker, skittle alley, Wii and table tennis.
Situated ten miles from the NEC, Birmingham International Airport and Train Station and with good for access
to the M40, M42, M, M1 and M5.
250 Spaces
On-site FREE
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant
& Catering
Bar Weddings Parties &
Dinners
Fitness
Centre & Gym
Indoor
Pool
Audio &
Visual
Technical
Support
Team
Building
Outdoor
Activities
600 Max
Delegates
15 Function
Rooms
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Venue Showcase
Park Regis Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands B15 1DT
A brand new upscale, 4 star luxury hotel with extensive
conference and meeting facilities on the 15th floor.
Five meeting rooms, accommodating up to 170 delegates,
a dedicated reception area, secretarial business services
and panoramic views of Birmingham's skyline combine to
create a memorable meeting in the Midlands.
Private
Parking
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant Bar Gym Spa 170 Max 5 Function
Delegates Rooms
Day Rates from
£30
24hr Rates from
£130
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Venue Showcase
Pelham House
Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1UW
A beautiful 16th Century town house hotel near Brighton.
Elegance and history meet with comfortable, contemporary
styling, stunning architecture and scenic gardens to provide
the perfect space for conferences and meetings welcoming
up to 180 delegates.
Day Rates from
£25
24hr Rates from
£100
Parking
On-site
FREE
WiFi
Restaurant Bar Golf
Nearby
180 Max
Delegates
4 Function
Rooms
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Latest News
Latest News
The Crowne Plaza
Newcastle Stephenson
Quarter
has been named the UK's most female-friendly hotel in
the inaugural SOLO Awards, beating competition from
100 nominated hotels.
Stylish and upmarket, the hotel is ideally located for
both business and leisure with St. James' Park, the
Centre for Life, Metro Radio Newcastle Arena and the
City's shops, theatres and nightlife are all within walking
distance. The Quayside, Sage, Tyne Bridge and the
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts are also close by.
Following secret visits from judges to the hotel, it was
chosen as the winner because of its commitment to
safety, with a 24 hour concierge and comprehensive
CCTVs. Judges also praised the hotel's staff for their
personable, friendly approach.
One of the competition
judges explained:
“Following the
nominations, it's
apparent that the hotels
women really value
offer a combination of
the highest standards
in both comfort and
safety.
The Crowne Plaza was
ultimately selected as
our winner as the staff
and facilities went above
and beyond to meet the
needs and safety of
women business
travellers."
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Latest News
Ellen Deboeck,
the triumphant hotel's
General Manager said:
“While our hotel is
memorable for its
striking design and
fantastic facilities,
we are proud that it
is our level of service
and friendliness that
makes us standout.”
Ellen Deboeck (right) - General Manager, Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter;
Sophie Hesp (middle) - Supplier Relations & Communications Manager, Redfern;
Pam Clouston (left) - Director, Clouston Group (Hotel Owner).
Day delegate rates at the hotel start from £35
and there's a choice of nine state-of-the-art conference
and banqueting rooms, the largest with a capacity for
500 delegates. It's a flexible, modern meeting venue with
lots of natural daylight, built-in screens and a dedicated
Meetings Director to oversee all requirements.
Louise Hutchinson-Chambers (right) - Head of Account Management, Redfern;
Ellen Deboeck (middle) - General Manager, Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter;
Sophie Hesp (left) - Supplier Relations & Communications Manager, Redfern.
A 24 hour Business Centre,
the Mineral House Spa,
Pool and Gymnasium
along with a choice of
dining options in the hotel's
restaurant or convenient
in-room dining (available
24 hours a day) add to
this award-winning hotel's
appeal with all travellers.
Enquire >>
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A League of Hotels
SPURS
ARSENAL
WEST
HAM
CHELSEA
CRYSTAL
PALACE
The Barclays Premier League kicks off later this month
so why not turn your team's away games into a winning
overnight stay?
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A League of Hotels
NEWCASTLE
BURNLEY
HUDDERSFIELD
EVERTON
MAN CITY
MAN UTD
LIVERPOOL
STOKE
LEICESTER
SWANSEA
WEST BROM
WATFORD
BOURNEMOUTH
SOUTHAMPTON
BRIGHTON
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Latest News
When you place
your trust in us,
you trust us to
keep
your
data
safe
and
secure.
With our own code of conduct in place we can confidently
report data loss or corruption is not an issue for clients
using our services.
However, it's important for us
as a business to not stand still...

This year we have gained the Payment Card Industry Data
Security Standard (PCI DSS). Set up to ensure companies who
work with credit cards do so securely, the standard focuses on the
credit card transaction process and is administered and managed
by an independent body of major payment cards, including
Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Kimberley Graham, Operations Director at Infotel Solutions, said:
"Following PCI security standards is good business and one of our
objectives this year was to gain the standard of PCI compliant.
It was important for us to be able to offer this extra level of reassurance
for our clients who put their trust in our services, whether that's
Findmeahotelroom or Findmeaconference. I believe our member hotels
and venues will also benefit from this added data security which can
only encourage more guests and delegates through their doors."
Robert English, Senior Developer at Infotel Solutions continues:
"The way we accept, process, store and transmit credit card information
is done in a secure environment which our clients can continue to trust
and rely on. They can also rest assured that we have robust systems
in place to guarantee a fast response should any potential data risks
or threats arise. Through implementing all the requirements of the PCI
standard we have made it much more difficult for an attacker to gain
access to data."
Kimberley concluded:
"What is safe today is not necessarily safe tomorrow so our teams
will continue to operate best practices in remaining PCI compliant in
delivering our services and surpassing clients' expectations."
If you would like information on how Infotel Solutions Ltd can help with
your accommodation and conference bookings please contact
01775 843418
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Industry Interview
Industry Interview
This month, the spotlight
falls on Margaret Coffey,
Director of Sales at the
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton.
How long have your worked at
the hotel and what does your
role involve?
I've been here since January 2015
and I'm responsible for proactively
driving and supporting strategic
sales activities to hit our revenue
budgets. I work with colleagues
in our wider sales teams, account
managers and other stakeholders
to encourage local business
opportunities including banqueting
and charity fund-raising events.
What's the most rewarding
aspect of your role?
Satisfied customers! Whether that's
a leisure guest, a corporate client or
an event planner; their satisfaction
is key.
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Industry Interview
Can you tell us about some
of the team-building activities
available?
We have 11 acres of grounds as well
as our Business Centre so we can
organise events both in and outside.
We work with ACF Hospitality to tailor
packages for organiser's needs.
Connections is a great multi-team
activity to build a railway around an
island. The challenge is to construct
the railway 10cms off the ground
because the island's at sea level.
Each team is allocated a section
to build and given different roles
to play!
What's the most popular
team-building activity?
Connections is proving popular at
the moment. We can hold it in or
outside, it can be adapted to all
group sizes and its really relevant
to today's business world where
communication and project
management are key.
Segways continue to be popular
with companies looking for a
more relaxed activity.
With tight budgets, the buyers needs
to negotiate and the marketers need
to be creative and persuasive!
One Tribe brings teams together with
a collective goal. Divided into tribes,
each one needs to communicate and
work together to complete a series
of short challenges to find gems.
These can then be exchanged at
the Trading Post for materials or
information needed to build a
giant pyramid!
Pit Stops is for teams to plan,
budget and build a non-motorised
speed machine! With a racing
budget set, teams visit the garage
for parts and plan their design,
sticking to Health and Safety
regulations and the rules and
regulations of the Racing Board!
Why do you think an event
organiser should choose the
Holiday Inn Bristol Filton?
We're in an excellent location for
both the M4 and the M5 and we
have free parking for up to 300
vehicles. Our high speed WiFi is
free and reliable. Our catering team
are really flexible and creative and
with a committed, passionate and
caring team at the venue, customer
service is excellent. In fact, we have
been awarded Gold Level in the
industry award Venue Verdict for
the last two years.
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Featured Group
The Upham Group are passionate about great pubs and inns and since 2012,
they’ve been giving a new lease of life to pubs in the south of England. Wonderful
locations and sympathetically restored pubs are complimented with great staff,
super food and a welcoming atmosphere. Discover nine charming, character pubs
in Hampshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire…perfect for small to midscale meetings and
gatherings for up to 120 delegates.
THE HAWK INN
HAMPSHIRE >>
GEORGE INN
WILTSHIRE >>
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Featured Group
PEAT SPADE INN
HAMPSHIRE >>
THE MILL AT
GORDLETON
HAMPSHIRE >>
WHITE HART HOTEL
HAMPSHIRE >>
THE WINNING POST
BERKSHIRE >>
BUNK INN
BERKSHIRE >>
THE NAVIGATOR
HAMPSHIRE >>
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Using our services
Step 2
Your Entquiry
A Findmeaconference specialist
will take your enquiry, gathering
as much information as possible.
We want your event to be a great
success, however small or large,
so this fact finding stage will lay
the foundations of your event.
Step 4
Confirmation
Once you’re happy with the
proposal, a Findmeaconference
specialist will liaise with all the
relevant parties, securing the
booking on your behalf, and will
continue to support you over the
weeks or months leading up to
your event.
Step 1
Get in touch!
Email us
01775 843410
Step 3
Our Proposal
Working in partnerhsip with you,
your dedicated Findmeaconference
specialist will prepare a proposal
with options for your consideration.
Step 5
Your Event
Your event successfully takes
place and a Findmeaconference
specialist contacts you to gather
feedback on the venue, facilities
and services.
What our clients
say about
Findmeaconference
“My contact with Infotel Solutions
and Findmeaconference has
been invaluable in the course
of my work in the UK. This has
saved me a lot of time that I
would have spent searching on
the internet.
All members of the team have
always been helpful and
professional, my usual contact
is especially knowledgeable
on what is necessary when I
require a new venue.”
Rosemary Thompson
- Examinations Administrator
“Our company has used
lnfotel Solutions for many years
for both accommodation and
conference bookings.
They provide an excellent
service and their staff are both
friendly and efficient. lnfotel
Solutions always manages
to get our bookings at a
great discount and never fail
to deliver.
We have recently used their
bill-back service which again
has removed a huge amount
of administration from us and
I would recommend their
services to any organisation.”
Malcolm Tuckett
- Meadplan Ltd
We would love to hear
from you if you have
used our service >>
Helping organisers source their next venue

Meet the Corporate Team
Ali
Marketing
Executive
Amy
Accommodation
Specialist
Harvey
Reservations
Support
Jack
Accommodation
Specialist
Jade
Reservations
Support
Jennie
Venue Finding
Specialist
Karen
Accommodation
Specialist
Katie
Accommodation
Specialist
Kim
Sales Account
Manager
Kimberley
Director
Mags
Account
Manager
Martin
New Business
Development Exectuive
Mary
Venue Finding
Specialist
Nicole
Social Media &
Marketing Assistant
Rory
Accommodation
Specialist
Sarah
Accommodation
Specialist
Sarah
Group Account
Manager
Stefanie
Account
Manager
Susie
Director
Tanya
Director
Vicky
Venue Finding Specialist
Wendy
Travel Specialist
Zoe
Client Services
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