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LONDON’S TOP 5 VENUES TO HIRE FOR MEETINGS & EVENTS

April 28, 2023 by Conference Desk

London offers a wide variety of conference hotels for conferences, exhibitions, product launches, training seminars, team building and corporate meetings venues, set in the beautiful European city of London, in England.

London is the Global business hub and all locations have excellent access by road, rail and air, with a wealth of accommodation.

London is one of the world’s most exciting cities, offering something to every type of traveller. This vibrant city embraces the diverse cultures of its population, reflected through its cuisine, shops, music and colourful festivals. With five international airports, an efficient road network and extensive Underground, train, bus, and taxi services London is a very accessible city. The city is famous for its history and culture. It is home to Britain’s national art collections, the Royal family and a host of major attractions. With its rich history, striking architecture and over 200 museums London offers a unique cultural experience.

Here is are most popular hotels in London for meetings and events.

Old Billingsgate

1 Old Billingsgate walk, London EC3R 6DX

In the core of the city on the North bank of the River Thames, stands a memorable historic building that is a wonderful part of London’s heritage. Old Billingsgate contains three versatile spaces and a stunning terrace with unrivalled views of Tower Bridge, City Hall, The Shard and London Bridge.

This Victorian Grade II listed building was once a world-famous fish market, operating until 1982. The Grand Hall, which now holds various events from conferences to awards evenings, was the market floor, and the basement of Old Billingsgate, now The Vault, was covered in 50 years of ice used to store the fishermen’s catch.

The three distinctive spaces, The Grand Hall, The Vault and The Gallery, are available to hire individually or in conjunction with each other so there is plenty of space for your event to grow.

8 NORTHUMBERLAND

8 Northumberland Avenue WC2N 5BY

8 Northumberland location is within a 3-minute walk from Trafalgar Square, this premium location makes it accessible and easy to reach by all transport means, increasing your event attendance ​.

The unique mixture of classic Victorian architecture and cutting-edge technology compliments a variety of events. From large awards dinners to high tech conferences, luxurious receptions to successful exhibitions, this venue can hold up to 1000 guests.

Searcys at the Gherkin

30 St Marys Axe – London

The Iconic Gherkin building offers unforgettable view of London striking skyline. With the private dining rooms situated on level 38 the rooms are designed with flexibility in mind, whole floor bookings allowing for large gatherings of up to 130 guests and more intimate business meetings and gatherings, ideal for events from 18-60 guests.

THE VIEW

38-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE

The View is located on the top floor of the historic Royal College of Surgeons and boasts a terrace with stunning views of London which guests can enjoy on summer evenings.

The 6th floor space features the Conference Suite and Park View rooms, with two breakout spaces. The space has the capacity to hold up to 300 guests for a drinks reception or in theatre style and can accommodate up to 120 cabaret style or 250 guests for dinner.

THE PLAISTERERS HALL

St Paul’s, Moorgate, Barbican, Bank

As London’s Largest Livery Hall, Plaisteres Hall offers a variety of event spaces suited for corporate, meeting, celebrations and banquets. The spaces include the large Great Hall, which is best suited to presentations, awards ceremonies and road shows, and smaller adjoining spaces such as the Mott Room, Livery Hall, Humber Room and Reception space. The range of rooms allows great flexibility for corporate entertaining accommodating up to 500 guest for a standing reception. You could use the spaces individually or create an event that makes use of the entire venue – smaller spaces are perfect for breakout rooms.

For more information on all our London venues please get in contact with our Event Co-ordinators to discuss your Event.

Email: info@conference-desk.com

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Hotel Focus: Asia Gardens

November 20, 2019 by Conference Desk

The typical trip to Benidorm is not one where the word “luxury” may spring to mind straight away. The towering skyscrapers and the sizeable number of apartment blocks that dominate its skyline are more reminiscent of Las Vegas then they are of a seaside city on the Costa Blanca. The famous Hotel Bali may look impressive thanks to its considerable size, but is this the place you would choose to go for immersing yourself in your surroundings, or for holding a conference? Fortunately, just a few short miles into the hills away from the Playa Levante, we find the hidden oasis of the Asia Gardens.


The Gateway to The Orient

Oasis is the exact term I would use to describe my first thought upon visiting this other-worldly hotel. Once you make it through the rather spectacular lobby and atrium the fun really begins when you see the start of the signature gardens. Bamboo trees line the perimeter of the entire hotel, conveniently shutting out any intrusive buildings, encasing you in a jungle-like environment. There is a vast network of connecting paths that take you through over 150,000 immaculately maintained shrubs and bushes. On your travels, you will constantly traverse alongside countless ponds and other water features. Shangri-La, as it turns out, does exist after all. But instead of the dense jungles of south-east Asia, you can find it on the Costa Blanca.


Business or Pleasure, The Asia Gardens can be enjoyed at your leisure.

It is fortunate that some of the larger ponds come with signs to advise you not to swim in them. Thankfully, the hotel boasts an impressive amount of pools. Seven larger ones, as well as a host of smaller ones used for treatments and adults only. Most of the pools are heated also which makes swimming outdoors available almost the entire year. The food as you may have also guessed is exquisite. Eight restaurants, offering not only traditional dishes from both the Orient and the Mediterranean, but also a wonderful assortment of gastro and fusion in other restaurants. Each dining area also presents a different environment and theme in which to gorge yourself senseless in.

The Spa at the Asia Gardens is also worth mentioning. I say mention. What I mean is it should be the first thing you incorporate into your trip itinerary. Every professional on the Asia Gardens Spa team has trained at the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok. Why such a big deal? It is one of the oldest in the city and considered the first University ever established in Thailand. Each professional on the team is a master of technical practice that has been passed down and taught for two and a half thousand years. I feel relaxed just writing about it. Booking in advance is mandatory as the demand for treatments is naturally very high!


More Than A Hotel: An Incentive For Experience.

The Asia Gardens is so much more than a hotel. It is one of the most perfect destinations for any kind of event or corporate trip. It offers considerable space, with over 300 Balinese style rooms for guests. The impressive conference and meeting room facilities can hold up to 800 delegates. The atmosphere is tranquil and intimate, yet open and engaging at the same time. The region around the hotel has plenty of options for exploration and travel with Alicante being a half-hour drive away, and the coastline up to Valencia is worthy of exploration. But on a short trip of two-three nights, you will struggle to fully explore all that Asia Gardens has to offer.

The Asia Gardens is a truly remarkable experience for any type of stay. The hotel has an uncanny ability to replicate the surroundings of its oriental inspiration. You will feel like you have been transported into another world during your stay there, and with its impressive facilities and staff (who I have not mentioned nearly enough but are all wonderfully accommodating and friendly). It is a sure-fire winner for any event or occasion.

For more Infomation about booking the Asia Gardens and to view Conference-desks rates and enquire about bookings, click here.

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ABU DHABI Conferences & Events – Ever thought of holding your event here!?

April 27, 2018 by Conference Desk

           

Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest of seven oil-rich states, it is the Jewel in the United Arab Emirates, cultural crown- a multi-island, mega flush destination for 5-star play and stay where event the police drive Rolls Royce Phantoms.

Majlis is Arabic for a top-level meeting place and in Abu Dhabi; the traditional majlis – a tented meeting place where hospitality abounded before negotiations began – it has been the setting for business meetings from the heyday of the silk route. The tradition, which characterised the early signing of petroleum concessions, lives on today and our majlis is now among the most advanced and competitive around. Abu Dhabi has taken the best of the past and refreshed it with the finest for the present and future.

Overview of Abu Dhabi….

What was 50 years ago no more than a fishing village, Abu Dhabi now straddles some 200 islands in the Arabian Gulf. Most of the action is in the west, around pristine beachy corniche. The finance district sits astride Al Reem and Al Maryah Island and NW is Arty Smart Saadiyat (with the imminent Louvre & Guggenheim). East is the water Parks, Mega Malls and Motor madness of Yas Island.

Here are some tips & facts!

Weather. Best Time to visit is November – April, pack a shawl for cooler eves. July to September soar to the high 40s.

Don’t use suncream USE SUNBLOCK!

English is widely spoken and the locals are very friendly

The city is very safe  there’s virtually no crime

EVENTS: Volvo ocean race  (Jan)  Hot Yaughts; Abu Dhabi Food Festival (Feb)  Abu Dhabi Classics (Oct May)  Raising the Baton Art Fair ( Nov) F1 ABU Dhabi Grand Prix ( Nov)

The weekend is Friday to Saturday, Sunday is their first day of the week.

Conference Venues in Abu Dhabi

At Conference Desk, we have chosen and selected only the very best hotels in which we wish to work with and here are a few…

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr 

   

Modish dandy for work and play with spacious suites, vast toe dipper, stagger waterside views of the grand mosque, plus top tables Marco Pierre White and Frankies Italian. The  Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. Offering superior hospitality, state-of-the-art technology and more than 2,500 square metres (26,900 square feet) of meeting space, the business-friendly hotel in Abu Dhabii is your gateway to the wonders of the Middle East.

Ritz Carlton

  

Set against a backdrop of the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal offers a wide array of facilities including 447 luxurious guestrooms and suites, 85 private villas, ten food and beverage options, and an expansive outdoor pool. With 14 meeting rooms and the magnificent 1,550-square meter (16,685 square foot) Roma Ballroom that is divisible by three, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal can accommodate groups of all sizes for an inspiring meeting experience

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

   

Dazzly, a comtempo corniche side pillar of swish apartments with private beach, label stable avenue and fab Talise Spa.

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Gaze over the Arabian Gulf from Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche a skyscraping luxury 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi with 280 rooms. Discover pan-Arabic opulence blended with French art de recevoir. Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a landmark of Abu Dhabi. Its chic facade and modern interiors are inspired by French Art Deco and designed by London WA International.

Emirates Palace

  

The premier meeting and conference destination in the city, Emirates Palace attracts business drivers and key decision makers from around the world to its beautiful front steps. A royal wedding, an auditorium hosting the world’s greatest orchestras, operas and 42 meeting and conference rooms, Emirates Palace offers a world-class award winning venue and the most flexible and technologically advanced conference expertise.

ACTIVITIES 

If you are looking for a destination that offers fun-filled activities for your Team then Abu Dhabi has it all..! We work with only the best Destination Management Companies in Abu Dhabi who will provide you and your team a bespoke activity and event package.

   

Explore the seemingly endless Empty Quarter on a desert safari with an exhilarating ride over sand dunes in a four-wheel drive. Followed by a sunset barbecue at a Bedouin-style campsite, where you can climb aboard a camel, have a go at sandboarding and watch peregrine falcons in flight.

If you’re after an active experience, leave the city behind and take a kayaking or paddleboarding trip through Abu Dhabi’s vast and peaceful mangrove forests.

Yas Island is the emirate’s entertainment hub. Non-stop fun awaits at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, which has 45 rides and slides across four thrill levels, and budding Lewis Hamiltons will love racing go-karts around Yas Marina Circuit. Adrenalin junkies can ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and little ones can enjoy the driving school.

CONTACT US NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOLDING AN EVENT HERE.

info@conference-desk.com 

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