PA Life are delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the Buddha-Bar London on the evening of Tuesday, May 21st, 2019. The first Buddha-bar opened in Paris in 1996. The concept and idea belong Raymond Visan, whose creation was not only a place of pastime, but also a set of […]

On your marks, set, go! Pick up the pace, break from the pack and join legendary endurance athlete Mark Beaumont at The Gleneagles Hotel this spring, for the newest and most exciting event on the Scottish sporting calendar from 10 – 12 May. Where sporting grit meets stunning scenery and luxury hospitality, The Great Adventure […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a Meet Up networking event exclusively for PA Life Club Members at the Park Tower Knightsbridge on the evening of Tuesday, June 11th, 2019. The Park Tower Knightsbridge is a five star luxury hotel in London that encapsulates the spirit of its refined location and offers a residence for global explorers to […]

Whether you are searching for a distinctive venue for a large-scale corporate event, or an intimate space for a directors’ board meeting, there are several elements to consider in order to ensure the event is a success. Here Lisa Hatswell, managing director of Unique Venues of London, offers her top tips on things to think […]

Do you feel anxious when thinking about speaking with your friends face-to-face? If you feel more comfortable interacting with people online instead of ‘in person,’ then you’re not alone. New research has found that a staggering one in five Brits now feel ‘more comfortable’ interacting with people online, with the study revealing that a large […]

TV psychologist Darren Stanton, AKA The Human Lie Detector, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 8th at the Tower Bridge Hilton in London. In his talk, entitled ‘To Be Honest With You‘, Stanton (pictured above, centre-right) will teach delegates how to accurately spot when […]

Procrastination costs the UK economy a staggering £345 billion each year, with £1.3bn worth of time wasted every day by people daydreaming, shopping online, texting or taking cigarette breaks. A new survey says workers in the UK spend almost three hours of their working day procrastinating, with the average person wasting £10,605 of their employer’s money […]

Make a date in your diary for IMEX, Frankfurt – bringing global suppliers and industry professionals together for a series of seminars and workshops, along with an exhibition featuring the biggest brands in the MICE sector. Taking place on May 21-23, 2019 in Frankfurt, the show is free of charge and open to anyone working […]

Centaur Media Travel and Meetings, which owns The Meetings Show, Business Travel Show and Travel Technology Europe, is to be acquired by Northstar Travel Group. In a statement, Northstar said the deal is expected to be finalised at the end of April 2019, with the entire Centaur Travel and Meetings team expected to join Northstar. […]

Innovating at the boundaries of art and science, Science Gallery London is a vibrant new venue offering modern meeting rooms and event spaces in the heart of London Bridge. For truly unique events, enjoy summer in the city with Science Gallery London’s newly renovated Georgian courtyard, providing a memorable outdoor event space for 350 guests.  […]

Only one in three workers feel safe in their own workplace due to steps taken by their employer. That’s according to a survey commissioned by security systems provider Expert Security UK, which polled 2,000 people with the question ‘has your employer taken actions to ensure you feel safe in the workplace,’ with an overwhelming response […]

Taking time off work to see the doctor or dentist can often be a struggle, through work commitments and other issues that affect our daily working lives. However, if the only time a member of staff can see a dentist or GP is during contracted hours, what legal rights do they have to keep the […]

Located within the heart of Westminster, One Birdcage Walk overlooks St James park and is regarded as one of the finest examples of traditional architecture. A flexible venue with 15 versatile event spaces, One Birdcage Walk is billed as an ideal location for your next Away Day or Team Building event. The venue’s dedicated team […]

52 per cent of employers are open to hot desking, but 92 per cent of office workers have reported issues with it. That’s according to research from Brickendon Digital, the technology and product development arm of consultancy Brickendon, which says the results highlight the urgency for businesses to do more in order to look after […]

Take time out today to enter a prize draw to win a two-night stay at the Lutetia Paris Rive Gauche, courtesy of Almont. To be in with a chance, you simply need to participate in survey and you could win the luxury stay which includes a Deluxe Room, breakfast and luxury welcomes for two people. […]

We’re just over a month away from the London Christmas Party Show, the event that brings together a mix of the best Christmas venues and suppliers with hundreds of the UK’s top event buyers – and the PA Life team will be there to meet you. Held on May 14th-15th May at Plaisterers’ Hall in […]

One third of UK workers (32 per cent) have admitted to suffering mental health issues due to money worries. That’s according to a new poll from GettaSub, the short-term employee finance provider.  The survey, which quizzed 2,000 workers across the country about their financial well-being, sheds fresh light on the huge pressures facing employees in […]

We all feel overtired from time to time, however consistently failing to get the recommended amount of sleep can quickly lead to exhaustion and sleep deprivation. Before the period of industrialisation, the sleep cycle of humans was very different. Without the 9-5 working day and artificial lighting to dictate our sleep routine, we used to […]