Center Parcs Conferences & Events has experienced its best ever year for corporate bookings at the dedicated events venue in Woburn Forest. The records from previous years have been broken with a £2m increase in confirmed revenue compared to its prior strongest year in 2019/20. This is testament to the growing demand for meetings and […]
Our Editor enjoyed a taste of India at the newly opened Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond, South West London’s leafy neighbourhood… Vivek Singh, the man behind some of London’s most popular Indian restaurants, including The Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen, has opened Cinnamon Bazaar in the leafy suburb of Richmond. From a Bazaar breakfast with spiced […]
Executive Assistants are master meeting planners. So it makes sense that they’re frequently asked to organise offsites and other in-person meetings in addition to their other responsibilities. If you’re an Executive Assistant tasked with this, there is one thing to keep in mind: offsite planning mistakes will happen to all of us. Providers of innovating […]
Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, prides itself on its collection of diverse, unique and historic venues, and its latest addition Rhodes House is no exception. This is one of the most exciting brand-new conference and event spaces to be launched in the UK and is providing spaces to bring […]
Our coverage of successful and inspiring women continues throughout March, during Women’s History Month. Next in our series of interviews we talked to Lily Shippen, founder of Lily Shippen Recruitment… “My career has been marked by significant highlights, including the opportunity to build a business from the ground up. This experience has not only been […]
Administrative professionals have long served as the backbone of any organisation, and they are very much still that in today’s fast-paced and technologically driven world. They are the gatekeepers of information, the orchestrators of schedules, and the glue that holds teams together. As the landscape of business continues to evolve, so too must the skills […]
Over the last month, Google searches for ‘trading for beginners’ surged by 90% in the UK. The explosive popularity of TikTok’s ‘FinTok’ or ‘MoneyTok” financial education videos, which have amassed over 23 billion views, indicates a widespread quest for online financial guidance. Trading can be a perfect side hustle for many but before you invest […]
The City knows how to celebrate business wins, entertain clients and reward staff in style. The dining and drinking culture is still very much alive within the square mile, as is demand for exclusive private dining in the City of London. Whether you are looking for a classic corporate vibe or something a little more […]
In support of the Mayor of London’s campaign to encourage a further return to the office, 15Hatfields supports off-peak Fridays by offering a competitive end of week rate for events and is calling on other venues and event suppliers to follow suit. With organisers continuing to face the ongoing challenge of rising costs, following the […]
During the Great Resignation, which saw employees voluntarily leaving their jobs en masse, recent statistics revealed that 29% of women thought about leaving their current jobs, reducing hours or dropping out of the workforce altogether. In the after glow of International Women’s Day last week, and during the Women’s History Month in March, many businesses […]
The new space for events at Somerset House offers event packages with the hot ticket show CUTE that also celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty. Somerset House’s new landmark exhibition, CUTE, which explores the irresistible force of cuteness in contemporary culture, is sure to be the hot ticket for those looking to host super cute […]
There are 5 things a female CEO wishes she knew when she started out as an entrepreneur. The CEO is Samantha Gilchrist, the owner of the Gilchrist Collection, started building her wedding venue empire in 2017 after 15 years of being a wedding photographer. She’s keen to share her story to help women who are climbing […]
PA Life checked into a central London hotel with a difference. The Cumberland Hotel, also formerly known as the Hard Rock Hotel is still the most rocking hotel in London with live music performances every night of the week. The vast 900-room Cumberland Hotel is located in a prime position off Oxford Street and Marble […]
PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby. EVE is located in a […]
The London Summer Event Show 2024 returned on 20 – 21 February to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it did not disappoint! The Show, organised by Story Events, welcomed 943 event agents and corporate buyers to the iconic, Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall. The two days networking with 150 of the hottest event venues and suppliers, […]
Happy International Women’s Day! We are marking this important day – and also Women’s History Month that runs the whole of March – by featuring amazing women such as a young motivational speaker Vanessa Sam. Joah Freeman spoke to the 17-year old star in the making who already has a incredible list of job titles […]
Exciting News for PA Life readers! Are you in search of a captivating and engaging corporate entertainment solution? Tired of presenting the same old sporting events? DTO’s motorsport experiences are crafted to provide an exclusive and unforgettable occasion. We don’t keep your guests sat on the side-lines; instead, we immerse them directly into the heart […]
Meet Shakera Tayub – the founder behind luxury scarf brand Shaku putting a vibrant, multicultural twist on timeless floral designs. Her journey from Mumbai to the British countryside informs both her artisanal aesthetics and her mission to create sustainable slow fashion that stands the test of time. In our PA Life International Women’s Day exclusive, Shakera […]
