International delegation puts Cambridge on the map

Cambridge was well and truly put the map as eight VisitEngland representatives from Asia Pacific, USA, Brazil and Europe visited Cambridge last week. to visit conference and event venues around the City. The trip was part of the delegates’ remit to market England as a destination for business and leisure tourism.

Organised jointly by Conference Cambridge and Visit Cambridge, the trip included visits to the Møller Centre, Robinson College, West Road Concert Hall, St John’s College and Cambridge City Hotel. Delegates enjoyed a relaxing overnight stay at Hotel Felix, Madingley Hall and The Doubletree by Hilton.

Judith Sloane, Deputy Manager at Conference Cambridge said: “We were delighted to host the Visit England group and to showcase what Cambridge has to offer. We are very grateful to the venues which worked with us to provide meals, refreshments and overnight accommodation. Everyone who came along was very impressed by the wonderful venues we have here.

Charity fashion show raises money for EACH

Cambridge boutiques Boudoir Femme and Prohibido Lingerie raised over £2,800 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices ( EACH) at a charity fashion show on 4th October.

The event was held at Hotel Felix in Cambridge and showcased the autumn/winter 2012 collections from both award-winning independent boutiques.  Guests were treated to a drinks reception with the hotel’s very own signature cocktails and canapés, followed by the fashion show and a charity auction.

Pippa Sandison, owner of Boudoir Femme said: “The event was full of glamour in the wonderful surroundings of Hotel Felix and was a night to remember for our guests. We are delighted to have raised so much money for such a great cause”.
 

Felix wins Award for Upgraded Disabled Facilities

On 27th September Hotel Felix was the only hotel to win one of the Cambridge City Council "Way to Be" Awards. Launched in 2004 these awards are for businesses and services who do most for disabled or older people. The Hotel received the award in recognition of the improvements made to its Junior Suite bathrooms - making them much easier for disabled guests to use.  Shara Ross, General Manager at Hotel Felix responded "we are thrilled to receive this award as we work very hard to ensure that our disabled guests are well catered for and it seems that the investment made in the Junior Suites has paid off. We are certainly welcoming more disabled guests in wheelchairs - many of them more than once when they have experienced the facilities and the care we offer".

English Weather fails to put Dampner on Wedding Day

Hotel Felix's grounds were  flooded this summer due to the unusual amounts of June and July rainfall.  This did not however deter Mark and Sarah who were determined to enjoy their day - despite the fact that they had planned to marry in the grounds of the hotel.  In true British fashion the Wedding Party rolled up their sleeves (or in this case their dresses and trousers!), donned their wellies and had a wonderful day!  The wedding antics caused such a reaction it was covered in the National and local press.  Read the full article which appeared in the Daily Express on 19th July 2012. 

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