Edinburgh Convention Bureau

We're delighted that the following members, who joined the ECB during the course of 2007-08, have all renewed their membership with us:
  * About 2 Travel
  * The Atrium
  * blue
  * Charlton Chauffeur Drive
  * Dakota Forth Bridge
  * Destination Edinburgh Apartments
  * Hard Rock Cafe
  * Le Monde
  * Reel Time Events
  * Le Sept
  * Summerhall

And we are further delighted to welcome the following new members, who've joined from 1 April 2008:

Allander Print Limited
Priding themselves on sensational results and the very best levels of customer service, Allander provides a wide range of print products from their modern, purpose-built factory in Edinburgh, using the most advanced technologies.
Chris Coates, Account Executive
0131 270 6000
chris@allander.com
http://www.allander.com/

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Due to open in January 2009, this latest hotel in the Apex group will occupy a commanding position at the east end of Princes Street in a converted 1819 building, offering 187 bedrooms and a conference suite for 180 delegates and five additional meeting rooms.
Kirstie Logan, Event Sales Manager (Scotland)
0845 365 0001
edinburgh.events@apexhotels.co.uk
http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/

The Caves
This unique venue, in a network of vaulted rooms and unusual spaces deep underneath the 18^th century South Bridge, offers a range of themed events, musical entertainment, ghost tours and gala dinners, for up to 200 banqueting or 600 reception.
Lisa Rowan, Head of Events
0131 557 8989
thecavesedinburgh@gmail.com
http://www.thecavesedinburgh.com/

Dunstane House Hotel (moved from associate to full membership)
Perfect for small conferences and events, this traditional hotel has 16 comfortable bedrooms decorated in restful tones, an oak-panelled boardroom and library, as well as the Skerries restaurant, specialising in seafood, fish, Scottish meats and seasonal game.
Osman Ersoy, Hotel Manager
0131 337 6169
reservations@dunstanehotels.co.uk
http://www.dunstanehotels.co.uk/

Edinburgh Tour Guides
Passionate about Scotland's capital city, this Edinburgh-based company offers customised walking and coach tours for groups based on their particular interests, using experienced, knowledgeable and professional guides.
Samantha Thomson, Booking Manager
0131 443 0548
info@edinburghtourguides.com
www.edinburghtourguides.com

Festival Inns
Three of the Festival Inns in Edinburgh, namely the Murrayfield Hotel & Lodge on Corstorphine Road, the Hudson Hotel on Hope Street and the Royal Ettrick Hotel in leafy Merchiston, have joined as Associate Members.
Sarah Buchanan, Hotel Operations Manager
sarah@festival-inns.co.uk
http://www.festival-inns.co.uk/

King James Thistle Hotel
Situated just off Princes Street, this welcoming 3 star hotel has 143 guestrooms and suites, and eight air-conditioned meeting rooms, offering a restaurant, relaxing bar and traditional Scottish evening entertainment from April-October.
Keiran Smith, Meetings & Events Manager
0131 556 0111
mande.edinburgh@thistle.co.uk
http://www.thistlehotels.com/

Kinloch Anderson
Family-owned and managed for 140 years, Kinloch Anderson holds a Royal Warrant as tailors and kilt makers for the Royal Family and offers a spectacular range of designed, customised or branded luxury items; they can even create your very own tartan!
Sally Gotts, Sales, Marketing & Design Manager
0131 555 1355
corporate@kinlochanderson.com
http://www.kinlochanderson.com/

Minster Chauffeurs
A multi-faceted, highly trained and personal service chauffeur company, providing a range of services to the business traveller from airport transfers and local or long-distance travel for VIPs, key speakers and delegates, as well as sightseeing and golf trips pre or post-conference.
Nick Clarke, Proprietor
0131 441 1010
nick.clarke@minsterchauffeurs.com
http://www.minsterchauffeurs.com/

Northern Light
For over 35 years, one of the UK's leading providers of technical support to the events industry, Northern Light can help with every aspect of an event, from small conferences through to major outdoor events, including lighting, staging, sound systems and special effects.
Chris McNelis, Events Manager
0131 622 9100
info@northernlight.co.uk
http://www.northernlight.co.uk/

Northern Networking Events Ltd
With over 20 years of experience, they offer Professional Conference Organisation and Association Management throughout the UK and worldwide. Specialising in medical and scientific conferences, they ensure events come in on time, on budget and delivered to a standard that exceeds expectations.
David Massey, Business Development Manager
01355 244 966
massey@glasconf.demon.co.uk
http://www.northernnetworking.co.uk/

Orocco Pier
This contemporary chic hotel has 12 bedrooms, a vibrant restaurant with breathtaking views, stylish bar and versatile events space, fuchsia. Three levels of waterfront decking make the most of this stunning location, set between the Forth Road and Rail Bridges.
Claire Palmer, Sales and Marketing Manager
0870 118 1664
claire@oroccopier.co.uk
http://www.oroccopier.co.uk/

Queensferry Hotel
Set on the north bank of the Firth of Forth, this newly refurbished hotel has panoramic views, 77 bedrooms, an elegant restaurant and a brand new Business Centre with eight well-equipped meeting rooms, catering for meetings from 10 to 80 guests.
Elaine Mathers, Conference Co-ordinator
01383 410000
events.queensferry@foliohotels.com
http://www.foliohotels.com/

The Royal Scotsman
Experience the best of this wonderful country in world-class luxury, aboard The Royal Scotsman train, part of the Orient-Express collection. Fine dining, luxurious cabins and wonderful scenery - available for exclusive use for up to 36 passengers, two-seven nights, April-October.
Les Maitland, Director of Sales & Marketing
0207 960 0500
oereservations.uk@orient-express.com
http://www.royalscotsman.com/

Ten Hill Place Hotel
Part of the Surgeons' Hall Complex, this innovative and elegant hotel offers 78 smart bedrooms and airy public spaces, in a stylish yet sympathetic development in harmony with a traditional Georgian terrace.
Niall Pinkerton, Hotel Manager
0131 662 2080
reservations@tenhillplace.com
http://www.tenhillplace.com/

Wilderness Scotland
Scotland's leading adventure and eco-travel operator, they offer a wide range of outdoor activities in spectacular scenery, offering conference organisers a half or full day of activities, tailored to special interests and fitness levels, accompanied by experienced and professional guides.
Stevie Christie, Director
0131 6256635
info@wildernessscotland.com
http://www.wildernessscotland.com/