Finland’s secret is a low-stress, high trust, high innovation lifestyle. For the 7th year in a row, Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world in the UN World Happiness Report. Why? The answer is rooted in the fundamental trust present throughout Finnish society, enabling individuals to feel safe and relaxed. Another reason is […]

The season of summer is fast approaching, and it’s bringing a new events season with it. Joah Freeman, a journalism student and intern at PA Life, spoke to hospitality venues across the UK to find out more about the trends for the UK’s corporate summer events forecast… Ascot Racecourse Spokesperson on behalf or Ascot Racecourses […]

London stage musical phenomenon Wicked extends its run into 2025. This is great news for musical theatre fans as  ‘Wicked Direct’ clients can now book all performances for ‘London’s #1 show’ until 21 December 2025. The 37th booking extension is testament to the shows huge popularity. Tickets are now on public sale until Sunday 1 […]

The Meetings Show has unveiled the Tomorrow’s Talent 2024 winners. The initiative champions  emerging talent within the meetings and events industry by selecting 10 future leaders in the meetings and events industry.  Now in its sixth year, Tomorrow’s Talent shines a spotlight on rising stars within the industry and provides them with unbeatable opportunities to […]

Volunteering boosts productivity that’s estimated to be worth billions to the UK economy each year, a new study finds. nteering boosts productivity . The report by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), commissioned by national volunteering charity Royal Voluntary Service, estimates productivity gains worth at least £4.6 billion each year, or £4,551 per volunteer(1), arising from volunteering […]

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 […]