Midland destinations to be touted to tourists
Mar 31st 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: UK
Birmingham or Coventry might not be the most traditional of stag night destinations, but a new campaign will aim to raise the profile of the cities with tourists across the UK.
The £1 million marketing venture will see attractions across the whole of the West Midlands promoted on television channels and billboards up and down the [...]
Credit crunch ‘causing couples to put wedding plans on hold’
Mar 30th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
An increasing number of young couples are opting to put their wedding plans on hold as the economic crisis continues to put pressure on family budgets, it has been claimed.
With the average UK wedding bill now totalling more than £20,000, many people are delaying their big day as they seek to become more financially secure [...]
Derby set for 400 new hotel rooms
Mar 30th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Derby, Hotels, UK
Prospective grooms planning a stag weekend in Derby could find themselves spoiled for choice when it comes to sorting out accommodation.
According to the Derby Evening Telegraph, the city will see the development of at least 400 new hotel rooms by the end of May next year, providing ample choice for visitors.
Derby is already home to [...]
Soap star in Deep Heat stag night prank
Mar 27th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Emmerdale star Tom Lister has revealed that he loves a good stag night prank.
Lister is better known to soap fans as Carl King, a character who has a rather patchy record in love.
The most sinister of the King brothers has endured a failed marriage and in true soap style, a string of flings that ended [...]
London bars go close in international awards
Mar 26th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Bars & Pubs, London
London could be the right place to hold an upmarket stag night, if the results of a new survey are to be believed.
Alcohol is central to most stag dos, whether they are a lads weekend away or the precursor to a society wedding, so finding the right drinking venue for after the daytime activities is [...]
Bride aims to kick start wedding entertainment
Mar 25th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
It might not rival the stag night for raucous activity and entertainment, but the wedding breakfast can be "an essential turning point" in the run-up to the big day, according to one newlywed bride.
Lynn Jinks, who recently tied the knot herself, told the Birmingham Post that couples often find themselves too busy organising the main [...]
Campaign to promote London attractions
Mar 24th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: London, UK
Stag parties and holidaymakers from across the globe are being encouraged to make the most of all that London has to offer as part of a new marketing campaign.
The UK capital has already benefitted from an increase in visitor numbers over recent months, but officials are keen to further promote the "distinctive and rich diversity" [...]
Hotel price drops bring bargains for travellers
Mar 24th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
People planning a stag weekend away in the coming months might find the cost of accommodation provides a welcome surprise.
According to the latest Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com, the average price of a room around the globe fell by 12 per cent in 2008, with drops across every continent.
The average price of a hotel room [...]
Rugby player gears up for stag do in Magaluf
Mar 24th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Europe, Magaluf, Majorca, Rugby, Spain
Rugby player Brett Sylph might be suffering from broken ribs and a severe bout of disappointment, but he is determined not to let that put paid to his stag night plans.
The Percy Park captain sustained the injury as his side went down 22-17 to Tyldesley in the semi-final of the Senior Vase – meaning they [...]
Local stag dos ‘can benefit the environment’
Mar 24th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
The traditional stag weekend away in eastern Europe could be a thing of the past as couples begin to factor in environmental concerns when making wedding plans.
According to the Chester Chronicle, an increasing number of couples are going green in the run-up to their nuptials, with e-vites replacing paper ones, and organic cakes and flowers [...]
