As the sun is finally starting to shine through the British clouds and work rhythms slow down as people jet off on their annual holiday, it’s the perfect time to gather your colleagues and celebrate the season with a memorable team outing. If you’re looking for an ideal venue in London or Brighton that combines […]

Please don’t be put off by the headline! Yes, we did mention the C word in the middle of July. If you want to give your team the full unrivalled party experience at their Christmas event this year, then the time to start planning it is now with the help of these steps to take […]

Arena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, is witnessing a shortening lead times for events across the group’s 21 venues. The shortening of booking schedules reverses behaviour trends from the back end of 2023 and is specific to the summer party and conference sectors, which have seen year-on-year reductions of up to 22% […]

Most types of bonuses that businesses offer their employees will come with a tax liability. Cash bonuses are added to an employee’s other earnings and will be liable for Income Tax if they take the person’s total earnings above the £12,570 personal allowance threshold. Some bonuses are given as benefits in kind, and these will […]

We are thrilled to invite you on a journey through the exquisite world of the Grand Hotel Birmingham, where luxury meets sophistication in the heart of the bustling city. Nestled in the vibrant streets of the city, your stay at Grand Hotel Birmingham, a distinguished hotel that stands as a beacon of elegance and charm, […]

Our Editor met with Muriel Zingraff, CEO at London’s most exciting and forward looking wellness institute – The HVN in Knightsbridge, and her PA Katie Aldworth. The HVN is all about improving the way clients live, look and feel, all under one roof…with some of the words most prolific, experienced practitioners on site. The centre […]

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events. At last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, MIA’s Fresh Identity is revealed. […]

We are pleased to be partnering with Pizza Pilgrims who have kindly donated a fantastic prize for our July competition. The lucky winner will be able to learn from the experts how to make a great pizza whilst enjoying a fun workshop, and great food and drink too. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRIZE A Pizza […]

More than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme. […]

There still seems to be much confusion out there about the difference between a secretary, Personal Assistant (PA) and Executive Assistant (EA).  Adam Fidler, Founder and Director of Adam Fidler Academy, explains why an EA is not the same as a PA. Now, I’m not here to talk about secretaries, as that certainly isn’t a […]

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place 1 to 7 July 2024 and is an ideal opportunity for employers to take stock of the particular issues those working abroad face, and to consider putting alcohol misuse support for overseas employees in place, says Towergate Health & Protection. Sarah Dennis, head of international at Towergate Health & Protection, […]

Business Travel Show Europe celebrated its 30th anniversary at ExCeL London last week with another yearly increase in buyer numbers, this time rising by 5 per cent from 700 to 732. Overall attendee numbers were on par with 2023, which grew by 17 per cent over 2022, resulting in 4.5 buyers in the hall for every […]

Short-term awareness campaigns such as Plastic Free July can really help businesses and individuals re-evaluate their relationship with single use plastic and other forms of non-recyclable waste. But we need much more from businesses if we are to achieve net-zero in the events industry by 2050. There are  already great businesses striving to go that […]

The 10th anniversary edition of the London Christmas Party Show is just three weeks away! Mark your calendars for Tuesday 16th July (4pm – 8pm) & Wednesday 17th July (8:30am – 5pm) and join us Freemasons’ Hall, conveniently located near Holborn or Covent Garden Station. Register for here today This year promises to be the […]

Event organisers are increasingly looking to design corporate gatherings with wellbeing in mind – and Center Parcs has some great advice on how to prioritise the feel-good factor at corporate events… In today’s dynamic and fast-paced work landscape, the boundaries between professional and personal life have become increasingly blurred.  This has resulted in burnouts and […]

Research conducted by Henpicked: Menstruation Friendly and FitrWoman polled over 750 employers and employees on the topic of menstrual health in the workplace. Responses to the Breaking the Cycle survey revealed a state of affairs which needs to be addressed in order for us to create menstruation friendly workplaces… Normalising the conversation Fundamental to achieving […]

The business community came together to cheer Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce at its 230th anniversary with a special celebration event in early June… Sponsors, members and staff joined together at the Chamber’s Elliot House headquarters in the heart of the city centre to mark some of the key milestones of the Chamber and the […]