New general manager at Comwell Centralværkstedet

New general manager at Comwell Centralværkstedet­

The Danish hotel chain Comwell Hotels has welcomed Kathrine Brinkløv as the new General Manager at Comwell Centralværkstedet in Aarhus. Kathrine comes with solid experience from the service industry from both Danish and international hotel chains. Now she will be in charge of running and developing Comwell's unique venue Centralværkstedet with a focus on tailor-made events for both private and business guests.

Kathrine Brinkløv comes from a previous position as Event Manager at Tivoli Hotel & Congres Center and before that from similar positions at the Hilton and Rosewood hotel chains in England. Kathrine has solid experience in planning and executing large events, congresses and conferences and has also been responsible for planning and concept development for major social events including exclusive weddings.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kathrine to Comwell. She is a dedicated leader who lives and breathes for the service profession,” says Kathrine's manager Frederik Jelstrup, who adds: 'With Kathrine's professional background, strong skills and creative approach to tailoring large events, we are sure that she is the right person to strengthen and enhance Centralværkstedets position as one of Denmark's most attractive venues for both business and private companies.

“Service is part of my DNA”

Kathrine is looking forward to bringing her experience and passion for service into the historic setting of Centralværkstedet:

“I'm already up and running with my dedicated team and I'm looking forward to creating even more unique experiences for our guests and utilizing the inspiring atmosphere of Centralværkstedet. Service is part of my DNA and I can't resist creating great, memorable experiences and going the extra mile for guests. Centralværkstedet is a unique gem that offers endless possibilities,” says Kathrine Brinkløv.

Kathrine Brinkløv has a degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from Dania Business Academy in Randers and has also studied International Hotel Management at Sheffield Hallam University in England. Today, Kathrine lives close to Aarhus with her daughter.

Facts about Centralværkstedet

Comwell Centralværkstedet is centrally located in Aarhus - a one-minute walk from Comwell Aarhus and close to both the city's train station and Molslinjen. Here you will find both Centralværkstedet and the associated venue Smedien. The current event venues are former workshop buildings for the country's DSB trains, which today create an urban and atmospheric setting for both private and corporate events.

  • Centralværkstedet: 1200 m2 with room for 700 guests in rows of chairs and 352 guests at round tables.

  • Smedien: 469 m2 with seating for 200 guests in rows of chairs and 140 guests at round tables.

  • Direct access to a cozy green city garden.

  • Possibility for accommodation at Comwell Aarhus.

Do you want to experience Centralværkstedet?

Comwell Centralværkstedet is holding an open house on November 10, 2024 at 2 pm, where you can meet Kathrine Brinkløv and get a tour of the unique premises.

For further information, please contact:

Signe Kamper Kankelborg

Head of PR & Communications
Comwell Hotels
+45 23328577 / skk@comwell.com

About Comwell Hotels

Comwell is a Danish-owned and nationwide hotel chain with hotels all over Denmark and one in Sweden as well as ODEON in Odense and Centralværkstedet and Smedien in Aarhus. Comwell has been hosting meetings and conferences for around 55 years and has won several awards over the years for their meeting, service and food concept.

Comwell was the first to introduce Danes to the modern meeting package back in 1969. Today, it is still Comwell's core business, and the professional advice, insight, learning tools and sparring is handled by the hotel chain's trained MeetingDesigners. Comwell also services training and courses, workshops, job interviews, board meetings, exhibitions and events and has approximately 2,800 rooms and 370 meeting and conference rooms.

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