Showing posts with label Manchester Mecure Piccadilly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Manchester Mecure Piccadilly. Show all posts

Monday, 23 May 2016

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 23 May 2016

Welcome to another week and we do hope that everyone is continuing to smile! This week is all about the CHS Awards which take place on Wednesday in Manchester at the Mercure Piccadilly Hotel on Portland Street.

Launched in 2015 to celebrate aspects of venues, the Awards have very quickly been embraced by the industry and the 2016 entries were pretty spectacular in each of the 19 very carefully chosen categories.

With almost 70 leading agents judging the awards, the entrants knew that this was a great opportunity to get their venue on the radar of some incredibly well know and respected names and we look forward to celebrating their success.

So why is it that Awards are so popular? Well, as we run lots of them here at Cloud 9, we know that Awards matter and even with all of the advances in social media, instant feedback and independent reviews, getting everyone together to discover the winners can be an exciting and exhilarating experience.

Recognition for a job well done is always important and being a finalist, a nominee or making the shortlist for any awards event can be the first steps of a great PR story. The opportunity to show off to your clients, your colleagues and your employees is a great way of validating the work you are doing with your organisation.

Winning takes the story to a whole new level and makes your promotional abilities boundless, so we certainly will enjoy the coverage that the CHS Awards will generate over the coming weeks.

For now though we would like to wish all of the finalists at this years CHS Awards all success and a great evening!

 In other news this week we are gearing up for The Meetings Show which has moved to an earlier slot in June, rather than July. Last year our attendance was cut a little short by the tube strike as we had to leave early so we are hoping for no drama this year.

The Meetings Show is designed with productivity at the forefront of everything we do. In today's world, it is difficult to take even just a day away from the office, but working within an industry that demands face-to-face interaction, The Meetings Show offers an opportunity to source, learn and network with those that will make a real difference to your business. 

There will be more than 600 of the finest destinations, hotels, venues, DMCs and technology providers at the Show and we are aiming to leave inspired and energised - although probably with sore feet from all of that waling around - as we will have been on a journey across the UK and around the world at the UK’s largest gathering of meeting suppliers.

 Additionally there are over 80 free-to-attend educational sessions delivered by the most creative thinkers in the industry and a whole range of destination showcases which will allow us to grow our knowledge and choices for clients.

There are also a number of great parties planned around the Show taking place across some of London’s most exclusive venues, and as Paula, Janet & Charlotte will all be attending, we'll be experiencing the delights of the Montcalm with Moulden Marketing, St James' Court with Hotel Republic, The Radio Bar at the ME London with GTAssociates  and the Kensington Roof Gardens with SANA Hotels.Who said it was all hard work?

Have a great week and we look forward to seeing you in Manchester! 






 
 



  



Monday, 18 January 2016

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 18 January 2016

Welcome to another week and whilst you still might be suffering from the Winter blues, we have the perfect antidote to lift your spirits and give you something to look forward to. If you are an agent, a venue, or a facilitator to the event industry then you need to get involved in the CHS Awards which we run in conjunction with the CHS Group.

You will probably know the CHS Group for their excellent annual trade show which takes place in Leeds each year or for their great series of Independent Venue Showcases which deliver great opportunities to discover hidden gems and independent venues for agents.

As an agent if you are not on their radar then you really should be as their hosted buyer programmes are great and the one day Show which is set for April 26 at the First Direct Arena offers a great opportunity to connect with all manner of new venues in an informal setting. They also have a great educational programme running with some amazing speakers. 
 
But the show aside, the awards are also great for agents. Let us tell you why. If you are an experienced agent then being a judge will be a great opportunity to cast an eye over venues and offer your insight. As a judge you also have the chance to help shape the awards and the categories for the future and play a vital role in deciding which venues should win in each category. This helps you connect and build relationships and you also get to come along to the awards event itself in May in Manchester for a great night out!

As an venue, CHS16 will help you connect with more than 700 key buyers from across the UK.  So whether you are a small independent venue looking to raise the profile of your business outside of your local area or you're part of a large chain and wish to promote a number of venues to new buyers, CHS16 should form an essential part of your marketing plan.

The addition of the Awards’ element offers another dimension to the show and a relatively inexpensive addition to the investment you have already made. CHS16 offers you a stress and hassle free exhibition and the awards themselves are no different, just another great excuse to network whilst maximising exposure of your venue to relevant buyers.
 
Sponsorship starts at just £500 but we are happy to tailor make packages to suit all budgets and we're always keen to hear any ideas that can enhance the event and our guests experience on the night.

So, you want something to look forward to? Look forward to a great show in April when we'll be announcing the nominations, and look forward to a great night in May in Manchester when on 25 at the Piccadilly Hotel, we'll be celebrating the awards with a gala dinner and glittering ceremony. The perfect cure for those January blues!

Have a great week!



 

Monday, 19 October 2015

What's Floating Around Cloud 9? 19 October 2015

Welcome to another week and we are delighted to announce the launch of the new Character Awards which we are managing on behalf of the lovely team at the CHS Group.

Last years inaugural CHS Awards were a resounding success so the new look Character Awards will provide even more opportunities for venues to showcase aspects or facilities of their properties.

The date has now been confirmed for our very special Awards’ Gala Dinner, being held at one of Manchester’s Landmark hotels, The Manchester Mercure Piccadilly, on Wednesday 25 May 2016.  Please do save the date as we sold out last year and want to make sure everyone can join us.
Dave Lloyd, Director of Sales, at The Piccadilly, has very generously agreed to be one of the sponsors for this special Industry Night.  Big thanks to the Piccadilly for their support.

The Character Awards are open to all hotels and venues outside of the M25.  So, lots of exposure for everyone nationally!  The Character Awards 2016 is the perfect platform for buyers, venues and sponsors to celebrate in style! www.characterawards.co.uk and #character16 will be going live next week.




Here is a sneaky peek at the categories:

1:         Best Anticipated Launch/Refurbishment
2:         Best Boardroom/Small Meeting Room
3:         Best Bedroom (Classical)
4:         Best Bedroom (Funky)
5:         Best DDR / 24 hour Rate
6:         Best External Space
7:         Best Welcome Guest Experience
8:         Best Onsite Leisure Facilities
9:         Best Unusual Event Space
10:       Best Large Conference/Exhibition Space
11:       Best UK Representation of an International Venue
12:       Best UK Representation of a UK Venue
13:       Best Green/Sustainable Venue
14:       Best Outside Catering Company
15:       Best Onsite Audio Visual
16:       Best Venue Communication
17:       Best Independent Venue
18:       Best Group Brand
19:       Best Auditorium
20:       Chairman’s Award

The finalists will be announced at the Conference and Hospitality Show on Tuesday 26 April 2016 www.conferenceandhospitalityshow.co.uk.

There are several opportunities available to sponsor a category, support or enhance the Awards, including one VIP Package for a Headline Sponsor, please call Janet Cattell -  for Sponsorship, Entry forms and Awards’ Dinner tickets - janet@cloud9em.co.uk - Contact: +44 (0) 115 933 3811

In other news this week we are also pleased to be working with the team at St Mary's in the Lace Market in Nottingham. No, we have not moved to the other side of the agent/venue fence, but with such a stunning and spectacular property we feel that being given the opportunity to oversee and market their events is a really fantastic experience.

We will be letting all of the lovely agents in the UK know about the exciting possibilities for events at St Mary's and the event space itself is really fabulous.

It's early days and we are still preparing some of the marketing materials and the website but we encourage anyone who is thinking of hosting a corporate event in Nottingham to think St Mary's.

Finally this week, don't forget to come and say hello to us at the Rushcliffe Business Partnership Showcase Event on Tuesday which is being held at the British Geological Survey in Keyworth.

Have a great week all!