If you’re a PA, EA, or event organiser looking for unique and memorable venue to hire to for meetings, conferences, or events, the county of Kent is brimming with diverse options. From historic castles to cutting-edge contemporary spaces, venues in Kent offer the perfect mix of tradition and modernity—just a stone’s throw away from London. Whether you’re seeking an intimate…
read moreWhen planning a corporate event, the choice of venue is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the overall success of the gathering. While traditional hotels and conference centres have their place, academic venues offer a unique and compelling alternative. These institutions, provide not only a wide range of spaces and facilities but also the chance to leverage the intellectual…
read moreOnce again, the Great Yorkshire Showground played host the well renowned Great Yorkshire Show. Celebrating its 165th year, the largest agricultural show in England attracted interest from high-profile political figures, famous faces and 140,000 visitors. This sold-out four-day annual event celebrates the best of farming, food and the countryside. The Great Yorkshire Showground, home to versatile event venues Pavilions of…
read moreThe UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium Venues of Excellence welcomes three new members to join its membership. Increasingly, more unique, independent and diverse venues see the consortium as a natural partner to support their business… Quality and excellence have always been key factors for Venues of Excellence (VOE) when auditing potential new members. It’s therefore not surprising to see…
read moreVenues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, specialising in conference and events, has announced outstanding success in its key business objectives over the past year… The consortium, now in its third year of ownership with Mandy Jennings, CEO at the helm, has continued to expand the portfolio, introducing 14 new venues in the past 12 months.…
read moreEvent professionals and PAs sourcing venues – this is an unmissable date for your diaries! The London Venues Summit 2024 returns to Hilton London Canary Wharf on July 1st… The one day summit is a highly informative event of one-to-one meetings between top venue suppliers and buyers who are looking for fantastic venues. All the meetings are pre-qualified to ensure…
read moreCatering Excellence Indulge in award-winning cuisine prepared by chefs accustomed to serving royalty. Our partner, Jockey Club Catering, brings the same precision, care, and pride to every event. We prioritize ethically sourced, sustainable, and seasonal ingredients, offering a menu that’s not only mouth-watering but also aligns with healthy eating and diverse dietary requirements. Top-notch Audio-Visual Services Relax as our experienced…
read moreVenues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, prides itself on its collection of diverse, unique and historic venues, and its latest addition Rhodes House is no exception. This is one of the most exciting brand-new conference and event spaces to be launched in the UK and is providing spaces to bring people together for discussions, collaboration,…
read morePA Life’s Sienna Shipton talked to Mandy Jennings as part of our International Women’s Day series of interviews featuring inspirational women. The series covers women across different industries and professions, however we have found a common quality in all the women and that’s a believe in their own abilities and drive to succeed. Mandy’s impressive career in hospitality management spans…
read morePA LIFE CLUB FAM TRIP Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre: June 7th - 8th The Yorkshire Agricultural Society are looking forward to hosting members of the PA Life Club at their fantastic conference and events venues. You are invited to experience what these two prime venues can offer.We’ll visit Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre,…
read moreSustainability is firmly at the top of the agenda at the sustainable Yorkshire venues on the Great Yorkshire Showground and their green credentials are growing year by year. None of the waste is sent to landfill, it is either recycled or converted back into energy. Toilet doors in two of the businesses are made from recycled plastic bottles and the…
read moreVenues of Excellence 2024 Annual Conference – The Power of Discovery – was hosted at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort and sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. The theme for the conference was titled ‘The Power of Discovery’ and was attended by 143 delegates and supported by 21 exhibitors… The Power of Discovery theme was a major success with delegates. As always,…
read moreStep into a world where elegance meets excitement, where history blends seamlessly with innovation – welcome to The Jockey Club Venues Collection, where the thrill of world-class horse racing converges with the art of hosting unforgettable events. In our illustrious stable of 15 venues across the nation, we don’t just organise events; we craft experiences that linger in the memory.…
read moreAs we head into the final days of the year, Venues of Excellence reflects on 2023 as most successful year ever, welcoming 12 fantastic new independent venues into the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium. Mandy Jennings, CEO who took ownership of Venues of Excellence in 2021, comments on the excellent growth in membership over the past 12 months: “We…
read moreLONDON VENUES SUMMIT HILTON LONDON CANARY WHARF, JULY 1ST 2024 The London Venus Summit is dedicated to professionals whose role includes sourcing venues. This focused one day event brings together the top London venues and event planners and organisers, such as Assistants.The summit is a highly informative day of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings, inspiring seminars and informal networking helping you to…
read moreVenues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues has just welcomed Weston Park as its first exclusive hire venue in Shropshire into its membership. The consortium which has 48 independent venues in its portfolio prides itself on the diversity of its membership, representing many of the leading UK venues for conferences, meetings, and events. With a commitment…
read moreA group of PA Life Club members spent 24 hours on a whistle stop tour of some of the best venues and tourist attractions Portsmouth has to offer. The Familiarisation Visit on 1-2 October was hosted by MEET Beyond London together with Venues of Portsmouth, which is part of Visit Portsmouth. We arrived at Portsmouth and Southsea Station after a…
read moreOne Birdcage Walk loves leaning into their traditional setting at Christmas time. The Elizabethan style Library, dating back to 1899, poses the most picturesque backdrop for a Victorianesque Christmas. Let’s hear what their events team are planning for the festive season ahead: “That said, we never want to rest on our laurels and being a team of enthusiastic events professionals,…
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