Merlin Events has recently agreed to further their partnership with Big Bus in London and offer transfers to its event clients and guests. After seeing a rise in requests for assistance with transport, Merlin say they were spurred on to develop their events offering to reflect this. This new double-decker opportunity is available across their […]
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Merlin Events rolls out Big Bus Tours partnership for Christmas parties
The PA Life Summit is just 4 weeks away!
The PA Life Summit is an unmissable event for senior and board level PAs – make sure you secure your place today! The event takes place on September 30th at the Hilton London Tower Bridge and gives PAs a unique opportunity to find the solution providers and skills they need to help respond to the […]
Higher salaries do NOT equate to staff loyalty
Analysis of data from 10,000 CVs has shown there is no clear correlation between high salaries and staff retention. According to the research from Adzuna, it takes UK employees 28 months on average before they get the new job itch. Top ten job roles employees stay in the longest: Machine Operator – 5 years and […]
Historic Royal Palaces reveals suppliers for The Engage!19 London Experience
Historic Royal Palaces has revealed the handpicked suppliers who will be delivering the luxury wedding summit, Engage!, on October 28th-31st, alongside Rosewood London and Sarah Haywood Weddings. Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Banqueting House, Kensington Palace, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens […]
Join the PA Life Club for amazing events, offers & more!
Joining the PA Life Club gives you VIP access to Meet Up networking events at prestigious venues, exclusive offers and a host of essential content just for you. As a PA Life Club member you will also be able to enjoy discounts on our online training courses. Here’s just a taster of the networking events […]
TEAM BUILDING: Williams F1 Conference Centre
If you are thinking about planning a team away day or corporate event in a unique setting, the Williams Conference Centre might just provide the perfect location. Based at the home of ROKiT Williams Racing, and set in rural Oxfordshire, the award-winning venue has 10 multi-purpose event rooms catering up to 350 guests. Full support […]
Business travel up despite Brexit concerns
UK regional capitals are performing strongly in terms of business travel, with overall room nights booked growing by 8% across the top 250 UK cities. The findings, commissioned by independent travel agent Advantage Travel Partnership and travel management company (TMC) are part of the 2018 Hotels Market Report.ย London continues to be business travellersโ favourite […]
Unique Venues of Manchester confirms June dates
Unique Venues of Manchester (UVM) has announced its 2019 event, taking place Tuesday, June 4th at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Following on from the success of the 2019 inaugural event, UVM Expo is aimed at anyone who organises meetings, conferences, dinners, parties or any other events in Manchester, providing opportunity to meet, connect and network […]
ACADEMIC VENUES: Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is located in the city centre, providing excellent public transport links. Its diverse space can accommodate a range of activities from small meetings to international conferences and events. World-class specialist facilities and academic expertise can add value to an event. The events team works with its academics, attracting business to the University […]
Westfield Health initiative to support workplace wellbeing
Not-for-profit wellbeing provider Westfield Health has launched an online initiative to support workplace health and wellbeing. The aim is to educate employers across the UK on how they can make a positive difference within their organisation. With over half (54%) of businesses reporting that they donโt have any measures in place to support the health […]
Revealed: The UK’s weirdest workplaces
‘Not-desking’ is a thing and it’s all because mobile working is changing the way we approach the daily grind. A survey by telecommunications giant, Three, has revealed some of the most bizarre and downright odd places people now work from, as more professionals turn their backs on theย ย traditional office environment in favour of mobile working. […]
Register for our Malmaison Oxford FAM trip!
Time’s running out to register for our fun-filled FAM trip networking event at the unique Malmaison Oxford on the evening of Tuesday,ย May 7th, 2019. Malmaison Oxford is a boutique hotel in Oxford city centre, with 95 richly appointed rooms and suites. Housed in a former prison, the rooms in the hotel are rather more spacious […]
Cambridge the easiest UK city to find a job in
University city rivals Oxford and Cambridge have overtaken Swindon to become the top cities in the UK to find a job, according to the latest research from job search engineย Adzuna. In Cambridge, 25x more jobs are being advertised than there are jobseekers looking for positions, with the ratio of jobseekers to vacancies falling to 0.04 […]
TEAM BUILDING: Head to Centre Court with Keith Prowse
For companies looking to impress clients with guaranteed tickets to The Championships, Wimbledon, Keith Prowse is on hand, as the exclusive hospitality partner to the event. As the UKโs leading provider of hospitality, guests can guarantee a seat on Centre Court or No.1 Court for any day at Wimbledon, including the finals. With a range […]
Travelodge reveals its bizarre lost & found
Travelodge has revealed some of the items left behind in its 557 UK hotels during the last 12 months. Items include a Blue Eyed Cockatoo called Brexit, a jilted groom, a replica of Meghan Markleโs wedding dress, an amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, a chest full of semi-precious stones, an ice cream van and a 5ft […]
Celebrate Easter with a feast onboard Glass Room๏ปฟ
Splash out on a spectacular Easter feast this year on Glass Room, Londonโs new dining experience on the Thames. From ยฃ55, hop on board for lunch or dinner during the bank holiday weekend (19th โ 21st April) for an unforgettable experience โ stunning views of Londonโs landmarks, live music, delicious food and marc de champagne truffles by […]
Invisible illness: How to support employees suffering in silence
In an ideal world, employees should be able to discuss any medical problem with their employer even if they are not immediately apparent. But, in reality,ย invisible illnessesย are often not disclosed due to embarrassment, a lack of awareness or understanding, and a stigma surrounding certain conditions. Sadly, this means that employees arenโt able to get the […]
TEAM BUILDING: Motivate your team with an away day at The Belfry Hotel & Resort
If youโve been tasked with booking a unique and memorable team-building day, The Belfry experience is simply unforgettable. Awarded โBest UK Hotelโ at the M&IT Awards, itโs the address to impress when it comes to corporate events. With a stunning backdrop of 550 acres of rolling countryside, award-winning facilities and an experienced and passionate team, […]