voco Grand Central Hotel is inviting Scotland’s business and events community to experience first-hand the award-winning facilities that secured its prestigious title of Scotland’s Leading Conference Hotel 2025, at a special networking and showcase morning.
Taking place on Wednesday, 7th October 2026, from 9.30am until noon, the event will give corporate booking agents, local businesses, charities and organisations the opportunity to go behind the scenes at one of Scotland’s most established conference venues and meet the people behind its award-winning reputation.
Guests will be able to tour a selection of the hotel’s event and meeting spaces, including the Grand Room, Victoria & Regent, Buchanan Suite, Great Western and Wellington, alongside the hotel’s newly decorated restaurant.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers, sample the hotel’s new brunch menu and enjoy tea and coffee on arrival, while meeting the dedicated Sales & Events team – putting faces to names and making valuable connections ahead of future bookings.
David Russell, Cluster Director of Sales & Commercial at voco Grand Central, said: “Winning Scotland’s Leading Conference Hotel is fantastic recognition of what voco Grand Central offers the business and events community, and we’re looking forward to opening our doors and showcasing the hotel.
“We wanted to create an event that allows people to experience voco Grand Central for themselves – to see the spaces dressed for an event, meet the team behind the scenes and get a real feel for what makes the hotel such a strong choice for conferences, meetings and corporate events.
“Whether you’re planning a major conference, a charity event or a business meeting, or looking for accommodation for your team or delegates, we want people to come along, see what we can offer and discover why we’re so proud to have been named Scotland’s Leading Conference Hotel.”
Tickets for the showcase can be booked via Eventbrite here -voco Grand Central - Event Showcase.To learn more about voco Grand Central Glasgow, visit voco Grand Central Hotel.
ABOUT VOCO GRAND CENTRAL GLASGOW
The recently refurbished voco™ Grand Central Hotel opened in 2021 following a multi-million rebrand to become one of Scotland’s first voco™ hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts.
The expansive refurbishment updated 233 bedrooms, meeting rooms and reception areas enhancing the historic charm and existing grandeur of the Grand Central Hotel with bold branding and a distinctive new identity. A contemporary fresh palette of blues and voco™ signature yellow compliments the original Victorian architecture throughout the 19th century great British railway hotel, preserving memories of the hotel’s golden age, the stories of which are much loved by visitors to the hotel and Glaswegians alike.
Perhaps the best-known stories from the hotel’s past are those of the many famous faces that have come to pass through its doors over the years. From John F. Kennedy to The Beatles, the Grand Central Hotel has a hall of fame to rival even the most august establishments.
However, ask the staff about the history of this marvel on Gordon Street and they'll give you much more than a list of celebrity guests. You’ll hear folk tales of Victorian ghosts roaming the halls, angry chefs dunking their assistants into stock pots, and even an art installation on a derelict hotel floor. But ask guests past and present and you’ll hear a very different story – one of opulence, grandeur, and the very best customer service the dear green place has to offer.
The hotel bar and restaurant, Champagne Central, overlooks Central Station and evokes the golden age of travel. Serving champagne, cocktails, afternoon tea and an exciting menu of delicious food, the bar celebrates the very best of Scottish produce.
ABOUT VOCO™ HOTELS
voco™ Hotels combines the reassurance of a big brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel, providing guests with a dependably upscale experience. The name, voco™, means ‘to invite’ and ‘call together’ originating from Latin, representing the brand’s thoughtful, unstuffy, and charming nature. voco™ Hotels combine memorable moments and high-quality touches, from indulgent amenities to big, comfy beds. Guests will always get a warm welcome during a swift check in, a comfy room perfect for unwinding and relaxing, and vibrant bar and restaurant spaces that provide plenty of opportunity to connect and socialise. For more information and to book, visit www.vocohotels.com, and stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram.
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