The newly licensed Georgian townhouse off Oxford Street will be showing off its best spaces for ceremonies and receptions during an open day on 26 February. Brides and grooms to be will see the venue in all its glory, while mingling with experts on hand to offer helpful advice on anything from catering and cake design to gift lists and photography. To register your interest, call 020 7307 2474 or send the events team an email.
Open day at Coin StreetA note for the diary – the ethically minded conference centre on South Bank is inviting organisers to meet the events team and take a tour on 7 February. Doors are open for breakfast (8-10am) or lunch (12-2pm).
It's Your Party at Madame Tussauds It was fiesta time at Madame Tussauds during its event showcase on Wednesday. Over 200 industry guests mingled with the ‘stars’ and enjoyed a carnival-themed evening. Read about it here.
Fashion Monitor at AltitudeOnline industry mag Fashion Monitor teamed up with Nomad Food and Design to invite London's fashion elite to Altitude 360 Black at the Millbank tower this week. Team V&E couldn’t resist a peek. Read the review here.
Four stars for Drayton Manor HotelThe theme park’s new hotel near Tamworth has been given a four-star accreditation by Visit England. The venue is great for events, with a main space seating 150 guests, two restaurants and three boardrooms.
Aquatic teambuilding at Center Parcs Center Parcs has launched a new water-themed teambuilding package across its four venues. Aqueous Endeavour is available for groups of up to 40 people and costs £50 per person.
UK's greenest hotelsQHotels can give itself a tap on the back, ranking as the top hotel group in the latest Carbon League Table. The company is now second only to Center Parks in hospitality companies ranked in 2011/2012.
Organisers booking meetings at the famous Cotswold racecourse will be treated to one of a range of spa treatments, courtesy of nearby five-star hotel Ellenborough Park. The deal, which runs throughout 2012, is available for bookings of 30 or more delegates, with day delegate packages starting at £30pp.
KP Virtual hospitality toursOrganisers can take a 360˚ virtual tour of the hospitality on offer at some of the UK’s most iconic sport venues thanks to Keith Prowse. Facilities at Wimbledon and Lord's are among the venues that can be explored.
New hospitality at AscotGrandstand admission customers can upgrade to a new private lounge overlooking the finishing straight at this year’s Royal Ascot. Badges for The Furlong Club, which has lounge seating and a cash bar, are £60pp.
New offers at The Rose BowlKeith Prowse is stepping up its hospitality offering at The Rose Bowl next summer with a range of packages for England’s One Day Internationals against the West Indies and South Africa.
The world’s most famous racecourse has updated its dress code ready for the 2012 Royal Meeting (19-23 June). Ladies must now wear hats or headpieces (with a base of 10cm or more) in the Royal Enclosure and hemlines should hang no higher than just above the knee. Gents aren't left out either – it’s black shoes and a tie (no cravats) with morning dress.
One of the London’s most highly regarded Indian restaurants is popping up in New York’s fashionable Upper East Side in February. Cinnamon Club’s Executive chef Vivek Singh has chosen to set up shop in foodie’s favourite Desmond’s NYC. The venue has a semi-private mezzanine level accommodating 35 guests and Singh et al will be around from 7 to 11 February. info@desmondsny.com for reservations.
