QHotels places focus on training with new facility

QHotels has launched a new training facility at Norton Park in Winchester.

The conference and event venue operator commissioned research with customers, trainers and businesses across the UK to inform its new offering, QHotels Inspirational Training.

Group operations manager Joanne Barratt said: “As leaders in conferencing and events, we’ve seen a huge demand within the industry for a space specifically designed for training rather than repurposed conference space, so we spoke directly to the trainers themselves, to ensure we’re in tune with the current needs of our customers.

“Today, high-quality AV tech and equipment are expected as standard from a venue, but actually we found that trainers believe that face-to-face interaction is integral when it comes to learning and development.

“It became clear that the biggest requirement for trainers is actually flexibility, in both the room and service; a flexible space to act as a blank canvas for their specific training event as well as an inspiring and comfortable environment designed to enhance the training process.”

She added that the new facility has a simple, modern layout with plenty of break out areas, while a free syndicate room can also be requested, allowing for flexible room set up.

The Inspirational Training concept launched at Norton Park last month and has already had almost 100 enquiries and bookings.

QHotels is currently gathering feedback on the new space from customers in order to improve the offer and roll QHotels Inspirational Training out to other venues within its group of 27 hotels over the next year.

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