Blackpool Gazette celebrates new base for team at the resort's Holiday Inn
The Blackpool Gazette has joined forces with one of the town’s hotel giants.
From October 1, the usually remote Blackpool Gazette team will be based in the heart of the town one day a week thanks to a new partnership with the Holiday Inn.
The Gazette journalists including editor Vanessa Sims will be calling the fabulous conference facilities at the impressive £34m hotel home every Tuesday.
Vanessa Sims, editor of the Blackpool Gazette said: “I am really excited about our new partnership with the Holiday Inn.
“The facilities here are second to none and give my team a chance to connect in person in the heart of our special town once a week.
“The Gazette team love working remotely from different places and venues across the town but to have a base where we can all meet in person every week is invaluable.
“I would definitely recommend the facilities here at the Holiday Inn for any business in need of conferencing facilities for away days.”
The brand new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White restaurant is located on the new £350m Talbot Gateway next to Blackpool North Railway Station.
It opened on May 1, 2024 and in its first 100 days staff welcomed more than14,000 guests from around the world.
Laura Taylor, director of sales and marketing at Holiday Inn Blackpool, said: “It's fantastic to collaborate with such a prominent local brand. Our facilities are designed to meet the diverse needs of local businesses, and providing the Blackpool Gazette team with a reliable base on a weekly basis has been invaluable.
“This partnership not only strengthens ties with the community but also aligns with Holiday Inn Blackpool's commitment to giving back—a core aspect of the company’s ethos. The hotel's multi-purpose meeting space, featuring three versatile room sizes, has become a valuable asset for local businesses, offering flexibility and convenience for a wide range of events and functions.
"We’re proud to support the business community and play a role in its growth. Our meeting spaces are perfect for everything from corporate gatherings to local events, and we’re delighted to see them being put to such good use. If you have any meeting or event enquiries please get in touch with our team [email protected]”
The hotel has threemeeting rooms on-site with a capacity of up to 100 delegates with a wide range of food and beverage packages available to keep delegates well fueled.
All meeting rooms are equipped with complimentary WIFI, TV screens, Projectors & screen. Facilities also include optional food & beverage packages to cater for your event needs.
For more information or book visit the Holiday Inn website here.