MEETINGS AND EVENTS ADAPT

Companies are looking for new ways to bring together employees, and hotels have been quick to adapt. De Vere recently introduced Smart Base, which provides a selection of properties where those who need a break from homeworking can set up a work space and arrange in-person meetings, events or training sessions, while also exploring a new place and even fitting in tourist activities. Whether the location is chosen because it is equidistant between distributed work teams, or simply is in an area allowing access to the countryside, the service is available across properties. These include De Vere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire, De Vere Cotswold Water Park, De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading, De Vere Tortworth Court near Bristol, De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, and De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey.

Leveraging technology, a Smart Connections meetings package allows teams to connect together both in person and virtually, with Zoom videocalling to multi-room virtual meetings, so teams can meet in person at the property while interacting with those unable to physically attend. Booking is easy with a live availability booking service for the rooms through an integrated cloud-based meetings and events booking platform on the De Vere website, powered by MeetingPackage. Also, tech-savvy support is available at the hotels.

Finally, with safety and security essential to reassure staff, with the help of ChemEco, De Vere has a range of measures including deep cleaning of bedrooms and public areas and regularly sanitising public areas using jet action ‘misting’ technology.