PA Life talks to Katie Niland, Commercial Director, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, about the blurring lines of business and leisure travel… Are you seeing a shift from B2B thinking to treating your delegates more as individual guests? Delegates rightly expect to feel valued as individuals – as a resort, we pride ourselves on delivering […]

Vue Conferences & Events is launching a wrap-around service for parents to help them juggle work commitments with childcare, based on feedback during client research. The Vue Mighty Meetings childcare package will be welcome news for parents and event organisers… The cinema chain says its ‘Mighty Meetings’ childcare package will ensure that every child from […]

The award-winning Honorary Artillery Company (HAC) has recruited four new team members across its events management and sales teams as the venue seeks to drive further growth, enhance event delivery, and expand reach in the marketplace. Carlos Martín Hijano has taken up the role of Events Manager, overseeing the preparation and supervision of a diverse […]

Nestled in the heart of London’s vibrant West End, L’oscar London is a true architectural gem. As a Grade II*-listed former Baptist church transformed into one of the city’s most distinctive luxury hotels. Designed by the world-renowned Jacques Garcia, the interiors blend baroque glamour with modern sophistication, creating an atmosphere that is both opulent and […]

Silent Pool Gin is delighted to present its range of handcrafted spirits, distilled in the stunning Surrey Hills at its Corporate Buyer Showcase on November 3rd, designed to impress even the most discerning palates among the PA Life readership. From elegantly crafted gift boxes to a new customisable celebration bottles, each item in the Silent […]

Are you passionate about food as part of the event experience? Lime Venue Portfolio has launched the Big Event Food Survey 2025, a research project designed to explore how food continues to influence, and elevate, corporate events. The survey will represent another year of data on food and events, and will track changing attitudes and […]

Over 13 million UK workers could be at risk of burnout according to Personio‘s Burnout Risk Index, which measures job insecurity, emotional strain, long hours, and turnover rates, cross-referenced with ONS employment data to calculate how many people across 10 major industries are most vulnerable. Finance workers face the greatest risk, scoring 87/100, followed by […]

Friends House has unveiled a brand-new autumn and winter menu, crafted by the venue’s catering partner Thomas Franks. It’s designed to bring warmth, variety, and seasonal flavour during the colder months… The refreshed menu was showcased on Thursday 2 October during at a tasting event in the elegant Benjamin Lay suite. Guests sampled a wide […]

With searches for ‘burnout signs and symptoms’ up 50% worldwide in 2024, Instant Offices have analysed trends across 30 global cities to reveal where burnout sentiment is highest. To find cities with the highest interest in burnout, Instant Offices researched Google searches at a city level for: Burnout symptoms How to cope with burnout Am […]

The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA), the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a […]

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We have only a handful of free delegate places left for the PA Life Summit, which will deliver a host of seminars from industry thought-leaders as well as provide you with a full working day of networking. Taking place on the 12th of September 2024 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, our unique event will […]

58% of employers do not have a good understanding of their employees’ health and wellbeing needs, with just 44% of employers strongly agree they have a good understanding of employees’ financial needs. This is followed by 43% who strongly agree they have a good understanding of their employees’ mental health needs, 42% their physical health […]

Approximately 1 in 3 employees in the UK regularly consider leaving their current workplace, according to new research conducted by Great Place To Work. The data leveraged  the firm’s research-based Trust Index Survey, a UK-wide population study which surveyed 2,200 employees across 11 sectors has unveiled attitudes towards work following the pandemic, and throughout the […]

We’ve just had an extended period of hot weather, and the chances are we’ll have some more before the summer is over – so here are some top tips from health and safety experts at Protecting on the right procedures to put in place during hot days – given that there’s currently no legal maximum […]

Commercial properties are struggling to attract and keep tenants, according to a new report – But the majority of building operators and asset managers are planning drastic steps without first collecting and making use of the vast amounts of insightful data available to them. The report, from workplace access, experience, and analytics platform, Accessia, surveyed […]

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of The View Hotel Folkstone as part of its  Radisson Individuals line-up. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Folkestone in Kent, the four-star boutique hotel is in a prime location, close to attractions and the nearby beach, with breathtaking views of the English Channel and easy access […]

Hospitality consultant and leading event management specialist, Liz Taylor, has been selected to serve as a Special Advisor to Manchester’s unique heritage space Victoria Baths, to help the venue develop its corporate and private events business. When it closed for swimming in 1993, The Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was set up by residents and comprises trustees, […]