The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel has moved one step closer to becoming the most sustainable conference venue in Scotland after receiving the prestigious ECOsmart Gold accreditation.
One of only two Scottish venues awarded the Gold accreditation, the 4-star venue was commended for their responsible business practices, innovative sustainability solutions and ethical values.
The Gold accreditation was achieved after successfully showcasing their dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, and commitment to building a greener future in line with the Scottish Government’s target to become net zero by 2045.
With a history of providing their delegates and guests with sustainable options, including paperless meetings and hybrid events, the hotel is well known for their commitment to social responsibility.
ECOSmart Gold is the latest recognition of the hotel’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability.
They also hold Visit Scotland Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold, International Association of Conference Centres GreenStar Scheme and the Venues of Excellence Committed to Sustainability Awards.
Louise Boyse, Commercial and Business Development Director at Greengage said: “The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel is a worthy recipient of the ECOSmart gold accreditation with impressive initiatives such as the tree planting and reducing water usage.
“It’s heartening to see how the team has fully embraced environmental sustainability and educated staff on how to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives.”
Commercial and Logistics Director, Denis Flanagan said: “Receiving the ECOsmart Gold award is a milestone on our journey to adopting eco-friendly practices across all aspects of our operations.
“We strive to lead by example, from conserving water resources, using innovative technology solutions, sourcing sustainable materials and supporting local businesses.
“Our ECOsmart accreditation demonstrates our commitment to sustainability to our staff, guests and delegates and guarantees we are on the right path to shaping a greener world.”
To book your conference or event at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, visit https://www.goldenjubileehotel.com/conferences/ or call 0141 951 6006
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel team joined colleagues from across NHS Golden Jubilee on Wednesday to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the NHS.
The multi-award winning 4-Star Hotel in Clydebank is a leading conference Centre in Scotland, Aim Secure accredited and the only Scottish member of the UK’s Venues of Excellence and the International Association of Conference Centres.
The Hotel has played a vital role as part of the NHS, providing patients and their loved ones from across Scotland with accommodation when they need it most, with more than 194,000 complimentary stays since 2007.
With 15 flexible meeting spaces available, intelligent technology and dedicated events team, the Conference Hotel has become the number 1 conference venue for NHS Scotland, and as of 2007 has played host to more than 129,000 NHS delegates.
Denis Flanagan, Commercial and Logistic Director at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel said: “As an NHS Conference Hotel, we stand proud of our small but mighty contribution to the wider NHS on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary.
“We offer support and hospitality to patients and their families’ post and pre operation, while creating a haven and comfort during anxious times.
“Out meeting spaces are designed so that our NHS colleagues have state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that knowledge converges, ideas ignite and collaboration flourishes.”
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staff from across the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel volunteered to be redeployed to work alongside their NHS colleagues, with many choosing to work in front line roles at NHS Golden Jubilee.
Denis said: “Our staff within the Hotel truly embrace the NHS values, this was especially shown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The team provided flexibility, warmth, welcome and a can do attitude to those they supported within NHS Louise Jordan, NHS Golden Jubilee and the medical education team within Healthcare Skills and Simulation Collaborative (HSSC).
“I would like to say thank you to our remarkable team for their commitment to the NHS and all our guests, visitors and delegates.”
In recent years the Hotel has invested in their technology and facilities to offer bespoke packages and opportunities for the NHS and healthcare organisations.
This investment included the addition of audio and visual links to operating theatres and cardiac catheterisation laboratories located within the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.
With the mix of hotel and conference venue, and with exclusive access to the NHS Golden Jubilee Research Institute and clinical skills centre, the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel has become a top location for hosting residential, virtual and hybrid training to health and social care staff, as well as companies, academia and third sector organisations linked to health .
Most recently, the NHS Scotland Academy, a collaboration between NHS Education for Scotland and NHS Golden Jubilee, has been working with the Conference Hotel to deliver training to learners from across Scotland in the variety of meeting and events spaces available.
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel continues to play a unique role as part of the NHS by providing the accommodation, facilities and resources needed to patients and colleagues across Scotland.
To book your conference or event at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, visit https://www.goldenjubileehotel.com/conferences/ or call 0141 951 6006
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel are celebrating a landmark achievement, receiving their AA 4-star accreditation for the 20th year in a row.
The NHS owned hotel and conference venue located on the banks of the River Clyde continued their 2 decades of exceptional service for guests, impressing the AA inspectors with its stylish and modern fixtures.
Located just 20 minutes from Glasgow City Centre, the Hotel offers guests a relaxing base to explore the surrounding areas, including the picturesque Scottish countryside and Loch Lomond.
Staff at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel left a lasting impression on the Inspector, with comments made about their exceptional level of service and hospitality from start to finish.
The Hotel’s spacious and comfortable public areas were also at the forefront of the accreditation, with the hotel restaurant ‘BBar and Grill’ awarded the AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence.
Commercial and Logistics Director of the Conference Hotel, Denis Flanagan said: “When you consider the AA assesses more than 4,000 Hotels in the UK, we are thrilled with retaining our 4-star Hotel and AA rosette status.
“The praise and positive comments throughout the report in particular the high standards of genuine hospitality, cleanliness and culinary creativeness displayed during their stay is a true testament to our conviction of offering memorable customer experiences to all.
“To have consistently achieved this incredibly high standard for 20 years in a row (and counting) is only possible thanks to our amazing team at the Golden Jubilee, and I cannot thank them all enough for all their amazing work and dedication to our Hotel.”
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel are celebrating this New Year after successfully becoming an Aim Secure accredited (AIM) member of the prestigious Meetings Industry Association (MIA).
This world renowned accreditation is awarded to meeting and events venues who have a proven track record for delivering first-class service, excellent facilities and a total commitment to upholding legal compliance.
The multi-award winning 4-Star Hotel in Clydebank is a leading Conference Centre in Scotland, and the only Scottish member of the UK’s Venues of Excellence and the International Association of Conference Centres.
By demonstrating their exceptional service levels, adherence to health and safety and commitment to responsible business practices, the Conference Hotel will now feature as one of the MIA’s respected members.
Commercial and Logistics Director of the Conference Hotel, Denis Flanagan, said: “We are delighted to have received this accreditation and to have joined such an important association.
“The AIM accreditation with the Meetings Industry Association is the UK’s nationally recognised standard for service providers in the meetings, conferences and events industry.
“At the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, we are committed to offering an innovative state-of-the-art meeting and events environment while being underpinned with a 4 star Hotel service. With this accreditation, meeting bookers can immediately feel confident that our dedicated and experienced professionals will provide an exceptional experience for all of their clients and attendees.”
To become AIM Secure accredited, organisations must achieve at least 60% of the criteria including quality of meeting and events facilities, commitment to delivering a healthy and hygienic space and obligation to protecting the environment.
To book your conference or event at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel, visit https://www.goldenjubileehotel.com/conferences/ or call 0141 951 6006
To find out more about the Meetings Industry Association, visit https://www.mia-uk.org/
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel is delighted to announce that they are taking part in the warm places initiative to support the local community.
The 4 star hotel, based in West Dunbartonshire, has signed up for the initiative to allow anyone in need of warmth and community to go to a dedicated warm space to share with others.
Denis Flanagan, Commercial and Logistics Director for the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel commented: “As an NHS owned facility and a local employer, we felt it was the right thing to do to offer further support in any way we can.
“With the recent bitter cold temperatures, along with the well documented rise in energy bills, by giving people access to a warm place and a sense of community when they need it most, we can hopefully help those in need in our local area this holiday season.”
NHS Golden Jubilee staff have a track record of supporting West Dunbartonshire initiatives and charities. This year this has included staff from across the organisation have come together and generously donated over £430 to the West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare.
Many staff have also been gathering donations and contributing gifts to the Glasgow Spirit of Christmas Campaign. This includes toys, books, toiletries, clothing and more, all of which will be gifted to children across the local community this Christmas.
Several gift donations have also been made to the Clyde 1 Mission Christmas for Cash for Kids, an initiative that helps children living in poverty celebrate Christmas with food, heating and small gifts.
Gordon James, Chief Executive of NHS Golden Jubilee, added: “At NHS Golden Jubilee, compassion is one of our values and we have a responsibility to look after not only our patients, staff and visitors, but also our local community.
“If taking part in the Warm Places initiative helps the health and wellbeing of just one person, then we have made a difference.”
For more information, or to find a Warm Space near you, please visit: warmspaces.org