EVENTS
BRIEFS
OPENING NOW
In Dubai…
w Located in Deira, Swissôtel
Hotels & Resorts has opened its first
property in Dubai, in partnership
with Al Ghurair Properties. The
sumptuous five-star hotel, Swissôtel
Al Ghurair, offers outstanding
architecture and breathtaking
design plus six meeting rooms and a
ballroom for up to 300.
From boardroom to poolside
The Star Gold Coast has cemented
its status as an in-demand events
destination, thanks to a luxury
refurbishment. Now, the venue
provides all the vital elements needed
for premium, large-scale conferences
and events, with delegates able to
go from boardroom to ballroom to
poolside, all under one five-star roof.
Tailored events can take place almost
anywhere in the property – options
for intimate gatherings include the
three award-winning dining venues,
whilst the event centre ballroom and
marquee offer fantastic space for larger
get-togethers.
Meanwhile, the poolside events
lawn boasts an extensive capacity of
up to 800 and one of the biggest multi-
functional theatres in the area (allowing
for up to 2,150 guests) is also on-site.
As if that wasn’t enough, delegates can
check in to one of the 596 refurbished
hotel rooms and explore the multi-
award-winning restaurants and bars,
all set in a stunning coastal location. S
In Australia…
w The Intercontinental Sydney has
revealed its revamped meetings and
events spaces, housed within the
wonderfully historic 1851 heritage
Treasury Building. Catering for
everything from intimate meetings of
20 to elaborate sit-down celebrations
for 350, each room has its own
unique style and configuration.
In the UK…
w For the first time in its history,
the iconic Imperial War Museum in
London has opened its grounds for
private hire and the newly created
terrace area, which accommodates
up to 175 people, has been designed
with summer parties and drinks
receptions in mind.
COMING SOON
Set sail for an unforgettable
event in Scotland
Scotland’s hotel sector will soon
welcome a unique accommodation and
events option with the unveiling of
Fingal; a former Northern Lighthouse
Board ship that will be permanently
berthed in Edinburgh’s historic Port
of Leith. Boasting 23 beautifully styled
cabins, the floating boutique hotel
will offers guests their own private
balcony, a duplex cabin or the stunning
Skerryvore Suite.
And, for iconic events, the
spectacular double height ballroom
seats 80 and features a moveable
skylight, large enough to lower a car
through if you need to.S
In Lebanon…
w Just five minutes’ drive from
vibrant downtown and 15 minutes
from the airport, Oaks Beirut is
located in Sodeco; a commercial area
of Beirut that’s perfect for meetings
and events. Set to open mid-2018,
the property has 110 modern rooms
plus dedicated conference facilities.
In The Philippines…
w Promising a convenient
accommodation choice for
international and regional business
travellers, South East Asia will
welcome the 180-room Holiday Inn
Cebu City in 2020. Situated in the
heart of the Cebu Business Park,
it will feature meeting facilities, a
restaurant and bar, a fitness centre,
and swimming pool.
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