Thursday 26th March 2020, Senate House, University of London THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Academic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK, and we have over 50 member venues. One thing that makes academic venues so different to their competition, is that they are often numerous types of venues in […]

Travelodge has been around for 35 years, making it a well established brand BUT not one that many people REALLY know. It’s grown and changed almost unrecognisably since it became Britain’s first budget hotel chain in 1985 – we bet it’s not the Travelodge you think you know… 572 hotels in the UK  Over 43,000 rooms of which […]

Mental wellbeing in the workplace has rocketed up the agenda in recent years, and the mental and physical effects on frequent travellers is well documented. That’s why the Business Travel Show is launching The Wellness Retreat this year, a haven of serenity on the show floor where you can take time out and relax while getting hands […]

By Toby Heelis, CEO of Eventopedia We live in an era of digital transformation, with advancements in technology leaving no industry untouched. In events, we have seen plenty of tech developments in recent years, shaping the sector for the better. With benefits ranging from improved efficiency, accuracy, and a reduction of risk, to improvements in the […]

Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc’s renowned secret garden restaurant – Jardin Blanc – is back for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020. From Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd May, Jardin Blanc will once again offer the premium corporate hospitality experience and hot ticket for London’s must-visit show. The perfect destination for client entertaining or an office awayday, all dining packages include a complimentary […]

If event organisation is part of your everyday workload, you could be gathering rich rewards along the way.  When you join the Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Meeting Planner programme, your loyalty will earn you unlimited points for every single eligible event, anywhere in the world. Whether you’re planning a small meeting or an annual conference, […]

By Robin Parker, General Manager, Church House Westminster Like many venues, hotels and probably most other businesses, we spend a lot of time thinking about corporate gifts. These are the branded items designed to be a constant subliminal reminder of your company and the high value it places on its clients who are the lucky […]

Sarah Dennis, Head of international at Towergate Health & Protection The world’s changing economy is complex and there are a number of areas of growth, stability and uncertainty that frame much of what is going on in the current international marketplace. This has significant implications for how organisations, aiming to build business internationally in 2020, […]

Venues of Excellence is the UK’s leading collection of exceptional venues delivering excellence in conferences, training and events. With over 50 venues, we cover a geographic footprint from the south coast of England to Scotland with collectively, over 3500 bedrooms and 900 meeting rooms. The consortium is made up of a diverse collection of venues from […]

Trying to organise a formal event or small gathering,and looking for talented and creative chefs and cooks? Welcome to eho chef, the matchmaking platform that is a perfect addition to any PA’s little black book of contacts. eho chef is an innovative time-saving platform that can help with your culinary search, quickly and efficiently. Simply post your request on […]

Women, particularly in the corporate world, are struggling to ‘have it all’. Their careers may be going from strength to strength, but burn-out is becoming more of an issue. Wellness expert Amy Gallagher shares her own personal story… I am a coach, healer and soul alchemist. I work with female executives. My work helps them […]

Searcys at The Gherkin are ready to help you re-boot after the festive season. Take in uninterrupted views of London when hiring the Helix restaurant and Iris bar, located on the top two floors of the Gherkin. From breakfast conferences and yoga sessions, to late Christmas parties and evening receptions, this exclusive space can host […]

Helen Venables, MD of House of Colour, offers her top tips on planning your wardrobe… Getting up in the morning is hard enough, let alone deciding what to wear to work. What we need are some hard and fast ways to look professional, dress well for our job and feel good so we can leave […]

Alison Sutherland, Client Director at RADA Business, the corporate arm of the world-renowned drama school, provides insight into how business professionals can respond in the moment at work, with greater confidence… Remaining calm and being able to think under pressure is a skill that many of us wish we could develop and master. Our latest […]

By Pete Jones, Founder, The Soul Camp This season we worked with one of our lovely regular customers Penna, for their annual Staff Conference at our new Strawberry Fields Campsite.  For team building, we created a smorgasbord of Wellbeing and Corporate Social Responsibility activities. So now, as well as our traditional Wellbeing activities like Tai […]

Whoah! How did we get to the end of the year already?! One minute we’re organising summer parties and team-building activities; the next we’re putting the finishing touches to the Christmas Party and organising gifts for clients. And this time of the year certainly takes its toll on most of us – from networking events […]

The Williams Conference Centre provides an experience that never fails to impress. Based at the home of ROKiT Williams Racing in rural Oxfordshire, the venue offers a unique setting for events and F1-themed days out, ranging from Race Day hospitality, heritage museum tours and a newly-created Esports Lounge, catering to the new breed of racing […]

Roar into the 20s with Mews – live music, dancing, Champagne & much more! Join us for A New Year’s Eve Extravaganza inspired by the roaring twenties as we head into the new 20s. Join us for a night of glitz and glamour, dazzling show girls, live music and raucous late-night entertainment. It will be […]