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Stuart O'Brien

Learn & engage at Venues + Events Live Digital

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Learn and engage with key experts at Venues + Events Live Digital (23-24 September) who will be tackling current industry issues and vital updates. Session highlights include: Future of Events: The experts from MPI UK & Ireland will cover all the events questions you have been thinking about – Have event objectives changed? Will there […]

Inception Events – Letโ€™s make your event Inceptional!

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By Inception Events Inception Events organises corporate events from Inception to Completion. Our services include venue finding, full event management and on-site support in the UK and around the globe.ย  We work closely with our clients to create and deliver unforgettable events. We are committed to understanding our clientsโ€™ business, products and customer base so […]

LAST CHANCE: Register for the PA Life Virtual Meet Up with KB02!

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Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Up, taking place on Monday, September 14th with special guest speaker KB02ย giving you insight into its spaces and how events will run post-lockdown. Monday, September 14th 2020 3:00pm KB02 isa venue focussed on providing optimal team building events for corporate clients. Picture Adult Soft Play, Live DJs, […]

The Wellness Revival Festival is next week – Register today!

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Don’t forget to register for your free place at next week’sย Wellness Revival Festival and youโ€™ll enjoy a full day of talks and activities designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Taking place online on Wednesday September 16th, the Wellness Revival Festival is brought to you by PA Life and EventWell, the events […]

COVID-19: Half of adults determined to change the way they live

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Half of adults are determined to change the way they live as a consequence of Covid-19 โ€“ by developing closer bonds with neighbours, supporting small businesses and giving to those less fortunate. A study of 2,000 Brits found 56 per cent are re-evaluating everything about their lives, with 47 per cent consciously choosing to value […]

Here’s what’s REALLY stopping you from sleeping

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Arguing before bed, exercising late and checking work emails really do affect your sleep โ€“ but eating cheese and taking daytime naps may make no difference, according to experts. TV medical professional Dr Ranj has debunked some of the popular myths about sleep, including claims that everyone needs to get a full eight hours a […]

Nearly half of workers in dark of over ‘new normal’ planning

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47 per cent of UK office workers still do not feel as though they have had clear, formalised communications around working hours, availability and productivity. In addition, more than half (54 per cent) admit to not understanding the current state of the business โ€“ as well as their employerโ€™s overall plan to survive the economic […]

Fortune will ensure your event hits the high notes

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Back in June 2014, Fortune were chosen to perform at the annual PA awards in the London Hippodrome. Their show-stopping set had every guest out of their seat (and many on the stage) โ€“ It would be a watershed moment and help transition the band from original music to full time events. Fast forward six […]

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: Pulseroll fitness training, wellbeing & recovery

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Pulseroll are UK leaders in fitness training, recovery and wellbeing products whilst utilising the benefits of vibration technology. The Pulseroll products are being used by elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts and rehabilitation professionals. The benefits of vibration therapy include increased circulation, improved mobility and reduced muscle soreness. Pulseroll products are scientifically proven to increase range of […]

Enter the Hello Hospitality Pick ‘n’ Six prize draw to win overnight stays and more

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As part of its sixth birthday celebrations Hello Hospitality is giving PA Life readers the chance to win some great prizes in its September Pick ‘n’ Six prize draw. All you need to do is click here to enter – there are four prizes up for grabs, including: An overnight bed & breakfast stay for […]

40% of employees feel they don’t have job security

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Just 30% of employees are ‘resilient’ while also showing that resilience can triple when employers adopt a well-rounded programme of support. That’s according to AON’s The Rising Resilient report, which says employees with poor resilience have 55% lower engagement at work and are 42% less likely to want to stay with their employer. In the […]

Worldโ€™s ‘Best Luxury Hotel’ brands 2020 revealed

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Luxury Travel Intelligence hasย revealed its much-anticipated Worldโ€™s Best Luxury Hotelย Brandsย list for 2020, withย Six Senses (pictured) taking top spot for the first time. LTI says it has taken the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process, comprising a ‘rigorously defined algorithm’ that measures the performance and values of luxury hotelย brands. The algorithm includes 123 […]

Taking a lunch break? Only 1 in 5 do

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Just one in five workers use their lunch break to actually eat lunch every day โ€“ with others using the time to catch up on personal errands and browse social media instead. A study of 2,000 UK professionals found 79 per cent will tuck into their food as they work, so they can use their […]

Customer service in hospitality under microscope in Understanding Excellence white paper

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Make Venues has launched a new report that delves into the need for – and nuances of customer service. The white paper, โ€˜Understanding Excellenceโ€™, provides detailed discussion about the meaning of service in business and what the event industry can learn from leading brands. In particular, it looks at how household brands such as Warby […]

IBTM World: Inspiring the events industry to deliver exceptional experiences

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Join IBTM Worldโ€™s elite Hosted Buyer programme this December. IBTMโ€™s bespoke matchmaking programme will connect senior-level event organisers with leading suppliers across the world, matched to budget and business needs, ensuring you make the most of your time and money. Now more than ever, it is important to stand out from the competition and make […]

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: Grazing ‘Desk Dine’ corporate catering

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By Sam Hurst, Chief Executive, Grazing Catering Here at Grazing, our mission has always been to make the working day a little easier and whole lot tastier. COVID-19 isnโ€™t going to change this mission and weโ€™re now striving to make things even easier and tastier, whilst also ensuring we keep our staff and customers safe […]

Five things you need to do this month

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Summer’s (almost) over, the kids are back at school and we’re slowly emerging from lockdown – September’s shaping up to be a busy month for all of us.ย The good news is that we have plenty of awesome things lined up for you to do to help get your office back up to speed, refresh your […]

Are you drinking enough water? One in 10 adults claim theyโ€™re โ€˜too busyโ€™ to

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More than one in 10 adults claim theyโ€™re โ€˜too busyโ€™ to drink more water. A study of 2,000 Brits revealed they drink an average of five glasses of water a day โ€“ but 28 per cent said they donโ€™t always remember to stay hydrated. It also emerged that disliking the taste could be among the […]