| | | | | | Team Spirit Supports The Acorn Awards | | Team Spirit were recently proud to support the Caterer's 23rd Acorn Award Winners Event. The Awards that celebrate the best of young talent in the hospitality industry, often known as the industry's top 30 under 30, list Marco Pierre White, Gary Rhodes and Michael Caines as previous winners. "We were approached by the caterer and hotelkeeper three years ago to supply a team activity for the event and have done so since then. We are extremely proud to be associated with such a prestigious industry event" Ian Taylor, Team Spirit MD told us. | |  | |
| | Laura Gets EngagedIt's celebration time at Team Spirit and congratulations to Laura, the Team Spirit Events and Revenue Director, as she got engaged last week. Her fiancee Phil, pictured left with Laura, proposed in traditional style on one knee whilst on holiday in Portugal, recieving a yes from Laura and a round of applause from the full restaurant. | | | |
| | New Themes LaunchedThe Team Spirit service portfolio has grown once again with the launch of two new themes, Bavarian Bierfest and MamaMia. Theming, interaction, lighting and music combine for both these to form memorable events for your guests. For more information on these, or any other themed event options, call Jess on 0870 855 0606 or email jess@team-spirit.co.uk. | | | |
| | Creations Department InvestmentTeam Spirit have just invested nearly £10,000 in tools, saws and planers, to keep their in-house Creations Department quite literally at the cutting edge. The Team Spirit Creations Department, which includes a joiners workshop, is responsible for building all the props and equipment for the wide range of themed events and teambuilding activities Team Spirit offer. “Having the facility on-site rather than outsourcing means we can respond quickly to customer needs whilst having the ability to ensure everything is created to our extremely high standards,” Operations Director Rick Flitcroft told us.
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| | 10% Towards Your Christmas PartyThere is still time to qualify for this fabulous offer. Simply book a teambuilding event with Team Spirit before the end of August and recieve 10% of the value as a credit towards your Christmas party event. Call Jess now on 0870 855 0606 for more details. *Terms and conditions apply. | | | |
| | Preston Marriott Win Large Hotel of the YearFollowing the 2009 Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards, Preston Marriott is the proud winner of the Large Hotel of the Year Award 2009. Over the past 2 years the hotel has invested over £3 million in the refurbishment of all areas of this 4 star hotel, from the newly re-branded restaurant Broughton’s and Lounge/Café bars to guest bedrooms and conference/banqueting facilities. John Laird, General Manager at The Preston Marriott commented “We are all very proud to be awarded the prestigious title of Lancashire and Blackpool Large Hotel of the Year 2009. The entire hotel team are committed to deliver continued outstanding customer service through the sustained investment in the hotel, our facilities and our associates. Receiving this honour really does put the Preston Marriott on the map in the North of England.” | | | |
| | The Belfry - News UpdateThe Belfry is delighted to announce their promise and rewards for event organisers… With The Belfry Promise • With our bespoke approach we’ll help you devise a unique and personalised event
• Our conference concierge will call you personally to arrange arrival at the hotel
• You’ll be offered a choice of set menus which have been carefully devised to appeal to a broad range of tastes
• A dedicated member of staff will be completely at your disposal throughout the duration of your visit Plus many more to ensure the whole Belfry experience, prior to – during and after the event is dealt with professionally and personally. And LoyalTee If you haven’t already registered, it is a great time to join The Belfry's LoyalTee incentive programme, dedicated to meetings and event organisers. As a member of LoyalTee rewards you will have the opportunity to earn points and claim exciting and exclusive rewards ranging from European weekend breaks to playing our championship courses. To join the LoyalTee reward programme please go to www.TheBelfry.co.uk to register. | | | |
| | Venue Focus - von Essen Lower Slaughter Manor and Washbourne CourtSet in the village of Lower Slaughter in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, Lower Slaughter Manor and Washbourne Court are 2 hotels which can combine as one to create a mini village in its own right. Both venues are truly stunning and ooze von Essen style and quality. Award winning Lower Slaughter Manor has 19 bedrooms, and the Sixteen58 restaurant offers an aray of locally sourced cusine, while private dining is also available. The 4 board rooms can comfortably accomodate up to 40 delegates. Washbourne Court can provide up to 30 bedrooms and has Eton's Restaurant, serving modern day French style cusine, and also the Scholars Lounge offering a delicious bar menu. The 4 meeting rooms can accomodate up to 60 delegates. | | | |
| | Venue Focus - RAI and Saviles HallSituated only minutes outside the heart of Leeds city centre, Saviles is the ideal venue for your next conference, banquet or exhibition. Saviles has over 16,000 square feet of space available, easily accomodating up to 1,000 guests. A variety of menus are also available depending on your tastes and budget. The venue is easily accessible with 1,650 on site car parking spaces, is a 15 minute walk to Leeds bus and coach station and a 5 minute taxi ride to Leeds train station. | | | |
| | Venue Focus - Forest of Arden, A Marriott Hotel and Country ClubThe Forest of Arden, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club, set in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside has just completed a stunning £5 million makeover. The cool and contemporary Oaks Bar and Grill, refurbished bedrooms, new-look golf reception and rejuvenating Cedarwood Spa have transformed the hotel into a stylish retreat. Whether you require a small boardroom meeting for 10, or a private dinner party for 250, the Forest of Arden Hotel has 18 dedicated rooms to suit your every need.
Along with extensive leisure facilities the hotel offers two golf courses which includes the championship Arden course. In addition there are all weather tennis courts, fishing and grounds for outdoor teambuilding.
Ideally located, only 4 miles from the NEC, Birmingham Airport and International Train Station and only a short drive from the M42, M6 and A45.
The Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel is offering Day Delegate rates from £35.00 and 24 hour rates from 135.00 for any booking between July and September.*
There is also the Marriott One For You Offer - book during July and August, for every nine paying delegates the tenth goes free.
*Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply | | | |
| | New Venues For Principal HayleyPrincipal Hayley Hotels and Conference Venues has just acquired the well known New Connaught Rooms in London and the historic Glasgow Central Hotel, pictured left. As part of the acquisition, Principal Hayley will be investing over £40 million in an extensive renovation and refurbishment programme across both the newly acquired properties. In order to return New Connaught Rooms to its former glory Principal Hayley will be undertaking a major £7 million refurbishment programme during July and August to create a flagship dedicated conference, training and banqueting venue in the heart of London. With a capacity of up to 1,000 guests for banqueting and able to host in excess of 5,000 delegates every day, it is also one of London’s largest non-residential conference venues and ideally has the Hotel Russell nearby provide accommodation. The refurbishment will be completed by September 2009 when The New Connaught Rooms will be re-launched under a brand new name –‘The Grand Connaught Rooms’. The Glasgow Central Hotel is also under going an extensive refurbishment programme and will re-open in February 2010 as the newly re-named ‘The Grand Central Hotel’. | | | |
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