The Post Office scandal is still unravelling and more decision makers are being exposed for their negligence, or even deceit. Thom Dennis, CEO of culture and leadership specialists, Serenity in Leadership, draws from the case to bring to our attention the red flags of poor leadership that we must look out for. When something significant […]

The World Luxury Travel Awards is a recognized global organization which aims to highlight and reward the best in luxury travel and tourism. They aim to be the pinnacle of achievement for the travel industry, offering international recognition as voted for by guests, travellers and industry players. This year, EG Chauffeurs receives The Best Chauffeur […]

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel has announced a new vision, strategy and investment plan for the hotel that will revolutionise the hotel throughout 2024 and beyond… The strategy will see major investments across the hotel’s high-profile meetings and investment spaces, including its iconic International Suite. It will also see comprehensive modernizing of all of its […]

According to government-backed research, nearly 40% of UK FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, which suggests that British businesses are gradually getting female employees in higher, more influential roles. This is great news for gender imbalance in leadership… Gender imbalance in leadership While this is a promising statistic, it has also been […]

TMCs like Agiito are key in helping PAs drive sustainable behaviours in business travel within their organisations. Dana Moore and Lone Konradsen from Agiito discuss how this can be put to practice. Booking in advance. Switching from road to rail. Choosing hotels with valid green credentials. All great examples of business travellers ‘doing the right […]

The ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) UK & Ireland Conference has announced the final line up of educational content as well as the theme for its 2024 Annual Conference, set to take place from 21st to 23rd February at ICC Belfast. The theme, ‘Resilience and competing for change’, reflects a commitment to adapting, innovating, […]

At a recent PA Life Club FAM Trip at Athena, the landmark Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s cultural quarter, it emerged that PAs are expecting a shift away from hybrid events and a return to face-to-face in 2024. PA Life Club members see shift from hybrid events to face-to-face Speaking at the ‘New York […]

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the 2024 Sustainability Awards winners at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January. About the Greengage Sustainability Awards: Around 200 delegates attended the conference to learn about sustainability best practices from a line-up of speakers from organisations such as Silverstone, Inntel, EY, Clarity Business Travel, […]

Our Media Manager, Lucy Gallivan, hosted our recent PA Life Club FAM Trip to Cheltenham, alongside Meet in Cheltenham’s Corporate Partnerships Manager Tara Sanchez. Our Club members enjoyed luxurious venues, incredible food, cocktails and afternoon tea in a place you will never want to leave, and this pretty much sums up this wonderful experience in […]

The volume of self-employed workers in the UK has risen by over a million in two decades; from 3.3 million in 2001 to over 5 million in 2019, before declining during the pandemic to 4.3 million in 2022, according to Landmark Space’s latest research on working trends. It predicts these figures are on the rise […]

The vibrant colours, rhythms, and flavours of Tamil culture took centre stage at Church House, Westminster, on January 15, 2024, as the community came together to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month. This event, organized by the Tamil Cultural Association, marked a splendid showcase of traditions, art, and unity. The event was held in the grand Assembly […]

New reports show that UK inflation decreased to 4% in December 2023. It’s good news, but what does it really mean in the context of the current financial climate? Many people still find financial jargon confusing and intimidating. With this in mind, City Index used Ahrefs, a search analytics tool, to find the top 50 […]

Executive Assistants – are you ready to become an invaluable asset to your executives in just 90 days? “Executive Assistant Mastery” is your roadmap to a game-changing journey with 43 essential steps, meticulously crafted for corporate executive assistants… In her new book, author Maria Fuller draws from her 20 years of Executive Assistant expertise, including […]

Eight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector… With clear terms of reference and assigned chairs, the new focus groups provide a platform for mia members to engage and collaboratively explore innovative solutions to the industry’s current opportunities and […]

As someone who understands the demanding nature of being a Personal or Executive Assistant, you’re likely to be familiar with the challenges that come with corporate travel planning. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to a game-changing solution that’s the 1000 Mile Travel Group. Alex Locke, General Manager, UK talks about the immense burden that […]

Looking for a new business location? New research by Flexioffices places Manchester, Portsmouth and Blackpool as the top UK business locations and great cities to consider… When businesses are searching for a new office location, they tend to underestimate the importance of that location being attractive to their employees. Neglecting this factor can lead to […]

New year, new Me! If you’re eager to pursue a goal or implement some changes, at the start of a fresh new year and with a clean slate, it can feel like the perfect time to do it. Setting goals and embracing challenges are vital aspects of personal growth. Accomplishing what you set out to brings […]

The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference and turn it into the extraordinary. An event that employees or delegates talk about, for years to come… The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with their employees. […]