The Christmas season is upon us and it’s that time of year where it’s almost inevitable you will end up having a few too many drinks or mince pies, for a few too many nights in a row leaving you feeling low in energy and sluggish. It is especially hard when you have so many […]

Business School research suggests cultural heritage can influence corporate profitability and success. Led by academics from University of Edinburgh Business School and The University of St Andrews, the study analysed the performance of banks directed by more than 600 US-born Chief Executive Officers who were children or grandchildren of immigrants. The study found leaders whose […]

Butlin’s is delighted to announce its plans for a number of new Seaside Lodges at Minehead resort in 2018. The new developments – available to book from Easter 2018 – are a result of Butlin’s recent £10 million investment in accommodation across its three resorts, and demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to developing quality accommodation […]

Sharon O’Sullivan, chartered MCIPD, group HR executive and PA to CEO at Centura Group, gives us a tour around the Greenwich-based hotel. With tickets to see Mickey Flannigan, who was playing at the 02 and ironically staying at the InterContinental Hotel that had only opened some 18 months ago, I thought it would be a […]

Stamford Bridge’s iconic West Stand has relaunched this week, following a major renovation project that saw much of the stadium’s hospitality and event space refreshed and upgraded. The stadium, home to Chelsea Football Club, has made significant changes to the West Stand which is home to 50 individual event spaces, including the exclusive Directors’ Lounge, […]

Across our venues we offer: 52 Conference rooms State-of-the-art facilities AV specialists 123-bedroom hotel 2,000 bedrooms available July to September Multi award-winning venues Capacity from two to 500 Outstanding catering All-inclusive packages One incredible team With each of our four venues boasting their own personality, facilities and amazing staff, read on to discover the perfect […]

A stylish new global advertising campaign celebrating the art of living well – the ‘Art of Savoir-Vivre’ – brings to life the heart and soul of Belmond and its global travel experiences – a world full of extraordinary characters and inspiring locations. The new campaign supports a key part of the Company’s strategic plan to […]

The expert team at Harrods has carefully curated the Hamper Collection for Christmas 2017, filled with the world’s finest produce, delicately presented in Harrods signature wicker baskets and detailed with the heritage of the Harrods ribbon. “This year’s edit of quintessentially British hampers suits every personality and appetite with many exclusive-to-Harrods offerings” comments Tracy Finn, […]

Drink, dine and bowl at All Star Lanes, the home of boutique bowling. Feast on all-American eats, sip on cocktails inspired by the speakeasies of the 50s and enjoy a game on their retro lanes, of course. Bored of the board room? Why not do something a little different for your next team building day, […]

Starting from humble beginnings with just 300 folding chairs Yahire has overcome leaps and bounds in the last 6 years.  Based in London and with a warehouse spanning over 25,000 sqft Yahire is one of the leading and fastest growing event furniture and catering hire equipment suppliers. We pride ourselves on a diverse range of […]

Left booking your Christmas party to the last minute? Don’t worry, Holiday Inn London-Wembley still has availability to host a winning event. Make a booking before 30th November 2017 for your chance to WIN a shopping break for two in London. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Holiday Inn London-Wembley plus afternoon tea, dinner and […]

With rail fares set to rise above inflation from January, could you benefit from some insider tips on keeping ticket costs down? Here are Capita Travel and Events’ essential dos and don’ts for saving money on rail travel: Do specify your outbound time of travel Business travellers generally know the start time of a meeting, […]

I have always been a habitual user of paper diaries and notebooks for work and personal use — and as I found out I’m not alone… During one of my biannual notebook shopping trips, I noticed there was a notable lack of stylish, good quality, yet affordable books. This sparked my initial interest, and lead […]

Venuemasters, the member consortium representing universities and other academic venues is reflecting on another successful year for its members. 2017 has seen the academic venue sector continue to prove itself in the MICE sector showcasing new venues and refurbishments, hosting top-flight events, winning numerous awards and accreditations. In a series of three articles, Natalie Williamson, […]

“Unfortunately robots capable of manufacturing robots do not exist. That would be the philosopher’s stone, the squaring of the circle.” Ernst Jünger, The Glass Bees (1957) ‘The Glass Bees’ is a brilliant story about a man, Captain Richard, struggling with feelings of alienation and fears of dehumanisation in a technologically advanced society. Not the first of […]

Booking the right venue takes careful planning. Capita Travel and Events shares its essential checklist for getting the best value every time you plan a meeting and book a venue… Be flexible with dates You could save, on average, 22% on both meetings and travel costs if you book during quieter periods. Venues can often […]

Go Ape have branched out. On Saturday 7th October, Go Ape launched their newest Tree Top Adventure at Alexandra Palace. They are now taking bookings for team days out between October and November, and pre-bookings for 2018. What is it? If you’ve never experienced it before, Go Ape is a high ropes course with an adventurous […]

Technology continues to play a critical role in improving workplace processes, human resource management and overall business growth. This and the latest thinking around self-service and channel shifts will be the main topic when some of the HR and technology community’s brightest minds and leaders gather at #SHIFTHAPPENS at Ace Hotel, 100 Shoreditch High Street, […]