Conference York News
York Conf Bureau news:
Vibrant, progressive and with glorious architecture, York is unquestionably one
of the most perfectly placed conference cities in Britain. Whether you are looking
to book a training course, conference, corporate event, product launch or gala
dinner, we can offer you a choice of venues from celebrated country houses, galleries
and museums to independently owned hotels, universities, colleges and medieval
guildhalls.
Main News
Launch of Conference Delegate Accommodation Service
York Tourism Bureau has launched its new Conference Delegate Accommodation Service with a new system, which enables delegates to request their accommodation online.
The Bureau is working alongside 15 non-residential venues to provide a complimentary booking service - a fast and efficient way to secure accommodation for conferences and events in York. As part of the service, the booking team will negotiate the best rates for the event, provide accommodation at convenient city centre or out of town locations, provide downloadable registration forms and an up to date rooming list of all attending delegates.
This service enables delegates to view all the allocated accommodation for the specific event, select the hotel of their choice and book directly online. For further information tel: 01904 554653, email delegate@york-tourism.co.uk or visit www.conferenceyork.com/myconference to view the full list of conferences taking place in the near future.
York Conference Showcase 2007
The 2007 date for York Conference Showcase has been announced. For the fourth year running, York will be showcasing its extensive range of conference venues to a nationwide audience on March 29th 2007 at York Racecourse.
Forty of the city's venues, including hotels, more unusual venues, academic venues and conference support suppliers will put on an exhibition at the York Racecourse for conference buyers from across the UK. It is hoped that over 100 conference organisers and buyers will attend.
The showcase has been organised to raise the profile of York as a quality conference destination and to persuade conference buyers that the city has so much to offer, combining exceptional transport links with unusual historic venues, high quality hotels, stately homes and stunning modern complexes. York is ideally placed for conference business in the UK halfway between London and Edinburgh and has excellent road, rail and air transport links.
Conference or meetings organisers who would like to attend the event can register at www.conferenceyork.com.
Hotel plans for former Chocolate Factory
Plans have been announced by York based developers Grantside to build a four star plus hotel at the former Terry's Chocolate Factory headquarters in York.
A 150 - 200 bedroom luxury hotel with spa, leisure and conferencing facilities will be at the heart of the 51 - acre site, which housed the factory for 80 years and overlooks York Racecourse. The rest of the area will be devoted to housing, offices and community facilities including cafes, restaurants, and a gallery and museum dedicated to the history of the chocolate factory. The re-development is due to be completed by 2011. For further information, please contact Grantside on 01904 788466, visit www.grantside.com or email info@grantside.com
Hotel Du Vin comes to York
Top class chain Hotel Du Vin has announced plans to strengthen its chain with the opening of a new hotel in York. The award winning company, which already has a number of hotels in other university and cathedral cities including Bristol and Birmingham are creating a four star plus luxury hotel in the former Georgian headquarters of York based Shepard Homes, on The Mount. This is only the second hotel in the north for the Hotel Du Vin group - the first opened in Harrogate in 2003.
The re-vamp of the two storey grade 2 listed building will involve the renovation of the interior and a new baroque style courtyard complex alongside it worth an estimated £9 million. In addition to the 44 boutique style bedrooms, the hotel will also have conferencing facilities available. The hotel is expected to open in Summer 2007. For more information, visit www.hotelduvin.com
Yorkshire Air Museum secures second major seminar contract
The Mercia Group, of Leicester, have become the second major training seminar provider to book multiple sessions at the Yorkshire Air Museum.
Following the success of two earlier courses, a further 10 bookings have been made by the group for the latter part of 2006 and extending into 2007. This builds upon the existing relationship that the Air Museum has with SMART Training, who has run accountancy seminars at the Museum on a monthly basis for the past two and a half years. Attendance and retention levels have increased significantly since the move from hotel based venues - these seminars utilise the flexible nature of the museum's corporate function room, which can be easily adapted for theatre, cabaret or, as in the case of these events, classroom style set up and benefit from the ample free parking at the museum.
Well Known York Hotel Rebranded Park Inn York
The hotel formerly known as York Moat House Hotel in York has announced that it has been rebranded as the Park Inn York. Park Inn is the new and energetic mid-market hotel brand operated by Rezidor SAS, the company that also operates the well established and successful Radisson SAS chain. This opening brings the total number of Park Inn hotels in the UK and Ireland to 15, totalling over 2,700 bedrooms. The UK is a key growth market for the Park Inn brand and with the addition late last year of nine hotels in the UK, Park Inn is now a significant hotel brand in the mid-market sector within the UK and Ireland. Park Inn was launched in the UK in May 2004 with the opening of Park Inn Heathrow, followed by Park Inn Hyde Park, London in June 2005. In Ireland, Park Inn Dublin opened in March this year, the third Park Inn in the country.
Park Inn York is located within York's city walls, with views over the River Ouse and York Minster, and is ideally situated to explore the historic city centre, the Shambles or the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. The property features 200 modern guest rooms, The Waterfront Bar & Brasserie, Regatta Lounge Bar, meeting and conference facilities with 13 meeting rooms accommodating up to 400 delegates, plus a health and fitness club. For more information, visit www.parkinn.co.uk.
Main News
Launch of Conference Delegate Accommodation Service
York Tourism Bureau has launched its new Conference Delegate Accommodation Service with a new system, which enables delegates to request their accommodation online.
The Bureau is working alongside 15 non-residential venues to provide a complimentary booking service - a fast and efficient way to secure accommodation for conferences and events in York. As part of the service, the booking team will negotiate the best rates for the event, provide accommodation at convenient city centre or out of town locations, provide downloadable registration forms and an up to date rooming list of all attending delegates.
This service enables delegates to view all the allocated accommodation for the specific event, select the hotel of their choice and book directly online. For further information tel: 01904 554653, email delegate@york-tourism.co.uk or visit www.conferenceyork.com/myconference to view the full list of conferences taking place in the near future.
York Conference Showcase 2007
The 2007 date for York Conference Showcase has been announced. For the fourth year running, York will be showcasing its extensive range of conference venues to a nationwide audience on March 29th 2007 at York Racecourse.
Forty of the city's venues, including hotels, more unusual venues, academic venues and conference support suppliers will put on an exhibition at the York Racecourse for conference buyers from across the UK. It is hoped that over 100 conference organisers and buyers will attend.
The showcase has been organised to raise the profile of York as a quality conference destination and to persuade conference buyers that the city has so much to offer, combining exceptional transport links with unusual historic venues, high quality hotels, stately homes and stunning modern complexes. York is ideally placed for conference business in the UK halfway between London and Edinburgh and has excellent road, rail and air transport links.
Conference or meetings organisers who would like to attend the event can register at www.conferenceyork.com.
Hotel plans for former Chocolate Factory
Plans have been announced by York based developers Grantside to build a four star plus hotel at the former Terry's Chocolate Factory headquarters in York.
A 150 - 200 bedroom luxury hotel with spa, leisure and conferencing facilities will be at the heart of the 51 - acre site, which housed the factory for 80 years and overlooks York Racecourse. The rest of the area will be devoted to housing, offices and community facilities including cafes, restaurants, and a gallery and museum dedicated to the history of the chocolate factory. The re-development is due to be completed by 2011. For further information, please contact Grantside on 01904 788466, visit www.grantside.com or email info@grantside.com
Hotel Du Vin comes to York
Top class chain Hotel Du Vin has announced plans to strengthen its chain with the opening of a new hotel in York. The award winning company, which already has a number of hotels in other university and cathedral cities including Bristol and Birmingham are creating a four star plus luxury hotel in the former Georgian headquarters of York based Shepard Homes, on The Mount. This is only the second hotel in the north for the Hotel Du Vin group - the first opened in Harrogate in 2003.
The re-vamp of the two storey grade 2 listed building will involve the renovation of the interior and a new baroque style courtyard complex alongside it worth an estimated £9 million. In addition to the 44 boutique style bedrooms, the hotel will also have conferencing facilities available. The hotel is expected to open in Summer 2007. For more information, visit www.hotelduvin.com
Yorkshire Air Museum secures second major seminar contract
The Mercia Group, of Leicester, have become the second major training seminar provider to book multiple sessions at the Yorkshire Air Museum.
Following the success of two earlier courses, a further 10 bookings have been made by the group for the latter part of 2006 and extending into 2007. This builds upon the existing relationship that the Air Museum has with SMART Training, who has run accountancy seminars at the Museum on a monthly basis for the past two and a half years. Attendance and retention levels have increased significantly since the move from hotel based venues - these seminars utilise the flexible nature of the museum's corporate function room, which can be easily adapted for theatre, cabaret or, as in the case of these events, classroom style set up and benefit from the ample free parking at the museum.
Well Known York Hotel Rebranded Park Inn York
The hotel formerly known as York Moat House Hotel in York has announced that it has been rebranded as the Park Inn York. Park Inn is the new and energetic mid-market hotel brand operated by Rezidor SAS, the company that also operates the well established and successful Radisson SAS chain. This opening brings the total number of Park Inn hotels in the UK and Ireland to 15, totalling over 2,700 bedrooms. The UK is a key growth market for the Park Inn brand and with the addition late last year of nine hotels in the UK, Park Inn is now a significant hotel brand in the mid-market sector within the UK and Ireland. Park Inn was launched in the UK in May 2004 with the opening of Park Inn Heathrow, followed by Park Inn Hyde Park, London in June 2005. In Ireland, Park Inn Dublin opened in March this year, the third Park Inn in the country.
Park Inn York is located within York's city walls, with views over the River Ouse and York Minster, and is ideally situated to explore the historic city centre, the Shambles or the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. The property features 200 modern guest rooms, The Waterfront Bar & Brasserie, Regatta Lounge Bar, meeting and conference facilities with 13 meeting rooms accommodating up to 400 delegates, plus a health and fitness club. For more information, visit www.parkinn.co.uk.
York Marriott – Update November 2006 - Discovery 2006
York Marriott played host to over 100 international Incentive and Travel Buyers
in October when the Discovery 2006 event came to Yorkshire. The event which was
organised by Visit Britain in conjunction with Yorkshire Tourist Board and York
Tourism Bureau saw delegates from as far afield as New Zealand, Russia and China
staying in the historic city. The overwhelming feedback from guests as they left
York Marriott after their stay was that Yorkshire was a beautiful county offering
a northern welcome!!
Refurbishment Plans – 2007 - York Marriott will begin a very exciting £2 million refurbishment programme at
the start of 2007 which will include bedrooms, meeting space and public areas.
For further details please contact Julia Bodmer – 01904 770606
Conference Rates - Special winter Conference Promotion – valid from 1st December 2006 – 31st January 2007:-
From - £35 Day delegate rate
From - £135 24 hour rate
Rates include unlimited tea and coffee and complimentary LCD Projector
Subject to availability – please call 01904 701000
What will you find at DIG?
The creators of the famous attraction JORVIK have now turned their trowels to a new project - DIG, a brand new attraction that will take visitors on an archaeological adventure through 2000 years of York's history. Funded by the Millennium Lottery Commission, DIG is a £1 million development that combines an exciting visitor experience with an innovative corporate event offer.
DIG is all about having a go at archaeology. Visitors should be ready to grab a trowel and get their hands dirty excavating real artefacts in four reconstructed trenches from Roman, Viking, Medieval, and Victorian York.
The design team from JORVIK have worked closely with CityChallenge, a specialist team building company, to develop off-the-shelf and tailor-made professional training packages - combining teamwork and archaeology with historical sites in York. DIG also offers an alternative setting for an event, launch, meeting, or a staff day or night outing, providing contemporary and themed catering alternatives to order.
DIG, owned by York Archaeological Trust, strengthens the Trust's position as a high quality venue provider for clients looking for an event with a difference. JORVIK already offers unusual Viking Feasts (with your own team of Vikings to entertain you all evening!), and prestigious Viking themed evening receptions in the attraction. For further information and bookings from April 2006, visit www.digyork.co.uk or Tel: 01904 543425.
York's Conference E-Newsletter
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Conference York, Kate McMullen, Conference Marketing Manager Tel: 01904 554454, Fax: 01904 554460, Email:conference@york-tourism.co.uk or visit: www.conferenceyork.com
Current Offers:
Focus on - Unusual Locations
Have you ever considered holding your conference somewhere that is a little bit different? Well now you can!
Unique Conference Setting at York's Hospitium
York Hospitium is a new addition to the range of conference venues available through the York conference desk. Located in the beautiful Museum Gardens, the Hospitium is a Grade I listed 15 century building set over 2 floors. It makes a unique setting for dinners, conferences and corporate entertainment. The Hospitium can be used in conjuction with the Tempest Anderson Hall. Dates are now available for Winter 2006 with new bookings receiving 6 bottles of champagne for their event free.
The offer applies to new bookings made for October, November and December 2006, over 18's only; completed booking form and deposit must be received prior to event; champagne not available in advance of event.
The room hire starts from £650 + VAT and dinner starts from £24 + VAT. For more information Email: conference@york-tourism.co.uk
Cruise with YorkBoat
Well now you can with. YorkBoat are offering tailor made cruises for conference organisers and delegates. Available day or night, organisers can choose anything from a canapé and cocktail cruise to an elaborate sit down dinner for between 10 and 120 guests. For more information on holding your conference onboard a YorkBoat, please contact 01904 628324 or visit www.yorkboat.co.uk.
For more ideas on York's unusual conference venues, please contact York Conference desk on 01904 554448, visit www.conferenceyork.com or email conference@york-tourism.co.uk.
York has direct rail services to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and the Southwest. Airports at Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle are all accessible by train and the A64 southern York ring road connects directly to the A1 and M1 link road.
Press Information
For Further Information please contact: Kay Hyde, PR Manager, York Tourism Bureau, Tel: 01904 554451 Email kh@york-tourism.co.uk
