subject: Holiday Inn Plymouth [print this page] Positioned on the border of Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is most famous for being the hometown of Sir Francis Drake the Armada sailed from Plymouth Hoe. Badly bombed in the Second World War, today the city is an important centre for tourism and commerce as well as an important Naval port. Meeting rooms in Plymouth are constantly in demand, and we at Holiday Inn Plymouth offer 5 star conference facilities just a short walk from the famous Hoe.
With one of the most central conference venues in Plymouth, we offer no fewer than six spacious, air-conditioned meeting rooms, seating up to 450 delegates. As well as business meetings we can host private weddings and community events; - the city of Plymouth has an extensive urban population, encompassing the neighbouring towns of Devonport, East Stonehouse and the suburbs of Plympton and Plymstock on the east side of the River Plym.
Reasons to book meeting rooms in Plymouth
With a large university; science parks; maritime industries and numerous retail and business outlets, Plymouth has a growing need for good conference facilities like ours at Holiday Inn. The city has undergone an extensive regeneration program in recent years, and is now at an exciting period in its history.
An early proponent of the government's Business Improvement District initiative, an ongoing program of urban development has seen post-war eye-sores torn down and bold new projects, like the Drake Circus Shopping Centre, built in their place. Plymouth now has one of the largest retail footprints in the south west, and is a major attraction for both tourists and day-trippers from Devon and Cornwall.
The maritime connection
Although in decline since the 1980s, the defence sector - especially the Royal Navy - still has a major presence in the workforce. One of the largest employers is the Devonport Dockyard. The largest naval base in Western Europe, it is also the only one in the UK refitting nuclear submarines. Some 20,000 people are employed in the defence sector and associated industries. Plymouth has retained a successful fishing fleet, and continues to have a large number of non-naval maritime businesses and industries too.
The end-point of the annual Fastnet yacht race, Plymouth has numerous yacht clubs and a world-famous aquarium. Also a research facility housing the university's marine biological laboratory, it attracts both leisure and business tourists alike.
Where to next?
The Plan for Plymouth project, started in 1944, put back much of what was lost during the Blitz. Now, the Vision for Plymouth project takes this into the 21st century with its bold new developments along with massive renovation of old heritage districts. Historic areas like the Barbican, Sutton Harbour, Tinside Lido and the Pannier Market have all been radically improved. New housing developments, tourist attractions, leisure facilities and a towering, landscaped business district offer exciting new prospects for the future.
With some of the best-equipped meeting rooms in Plymouth, we at Holiday Inn are the perfect choice for both business and leisure visitors. With a packed programme of cultural events, and attractions like the Plymouth Hoe, Citadel and aquarium, there's no shortage of ways to keep your delegates entertained.
Holiday Inn Plymouth
By: Jo McCann
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