Okay, let’s take a break from virus-related news and cast our minds forward to when we can actually work from an office again in the hopefully not too distant future – and help the animals too. Now isn’t that a lovely thought? According to research, Brits dream of a workplace with free soft drinks, glorious […]

With the World Health Organization characterising the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, alternative event delivery methods are top of our minds to ensure that meetings and conferences that require real-time engagement continue without interruption.   In this interview, Church House’s Audio-Visual Manager, Bradley Hill, explains how the venue is utilising event technology to ensure that events can […]

Working from home due to coronavirus? Thanks to PA Life’s collaboration with leading online learning specialist New Skills Academy, readers are able to upskill throughout the lockdown via a high value, low cost bundle. Available via the PA Life website and specially curated by an expert team, there are more than 100 courses available to […]

The threat of a total UK shutdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak is being welcomed by some employees seeing it as a ‘free holiday’. That’s according to straw poll carried out by office provider Offices.co.uk, which says some of our workforce is viewing a shutdown as an opportunity to have ‘two weeks off work’. “I […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is calling for fairness and solidarity across the industry to help mitigate the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on trade.  Nearly three-quarters of the mia member venues have had events cancelled as a result of fears of Coronavirus COVID-19 and it says there are serious concerns about the future of the industry should […]

The London Christmas Party Show is back for its 2020 edition and is bigger than ever before. After 2 years at Plaisterers’ Hall, the Show is moving to Haberdashers’ Hall (located near St.Pauls). The new venue means it can fit more seminars, more workshops and of course more event venues and suppliers to inspire your next event. Why […]

The Business Travel Forum is a new and unique event for senior Travel Managers and Corporate Bookers, and the suppliers who service them. Taking place on January 18th 2021 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, the Business Travel Forum allows senior travel managers and corporate bookers to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover new […]

Looking for a venue for your next event? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Our list of venues encompasses everything from bars, restaurants, indoor sports and hotels right through to safari parks, sports stadia and palaces. There’s something to suit […]

With regards to the current situation relating to the outbreak of COVID19, Forum Events & Media Group Ltd would like to reassure our attendees that all Forums, Summits and Events are still happening and are safe to attend. The advice from the DHSC has been that there is no need to cancel events in the UK. Our Forums […]

The Corporate Event Organisers Festival is a new and unique one-day event for Event Organisers, Corporate Bookers, EAs and PAs. It combines hands-on sessions, team-building activities, topical seminars, wellness workshops, networking and more. Tickets are priced at just £35 – register for yours here! When: 23 July Where: Royal Windsor Racecourse Format: Your ticket includes: Up to eight […]

Events industry associations AEV, AEO and ESSA have taken steps to reassure their members and the public, while lobbying for government support, in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. In a joint statement, the trade bodies have asserted that attending events is no more of a risk to people than riding public transport, relaying messages […]

CABA, the wellbeing charity, shares its advice on creating cultures that help to manage stress in the workplace… The past few years have seen many traditional taboos broken and developments in the workplace have reflected this, such as the introduction of shared paternity leave and the increasing conversation around the impact of the menopause at work. […]

94% of employers believe their employees’ expectations of work experience are changing, with sustainability and the environment now key considerations. In Aon’s Benefits and Trends Survey 2020, employers say their employees expect flexible working hours, the ability to work from home, better awareness and handling of mental health, better approaches to diversity and inclusion and better […]

RADA Business, the commercial arm of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, is relaunching one of its flagship presentation skills courses, Storytelling for Business. The organisation will be providing an extended version of one of its longest running and popular courses in London with immediate effect.  RADA Business says telling stories is an essential way that we […]

London venue Mews of Mayfair has revealed a platter of upcoming events to tantalise your tastebuds and thrill your senses. Mews is a unique hideaway, tucked away in one of London’s historic courtyards. With a choice of different bars situated around a chic courtyard, including a first-floor brasserie and a pizzeria, it has something for […]

CHS Leeds 28 April 2020 first direct arena, Leeds CHS Leeds, is the event for Event Planners, Agents, Venue Finders and EAs/PAs.  Over the last 10 years, this flagship event in Leeds has been hosting outstanding hotels, venues and event suppliers as well as attracting the best event planners and buyers from around the UK. […]

Visitors to the PA Life stands at the recent PA Show, Confex and Business Travel Show were given the chance to win a selection of fantastic prizes by entering our competitions – and now we can reveal the winners! The PA Show We offered visitors the chance to take their wellness and wellbeing up a […]

From finding greener ways to travel to reducing waste, Managing Director of Unique Venues of London Lisa Hatswell offers seven ways to make your event more sustainable… Sustainability is a hot topic across the world as a whole, and one particularly relevant to the events and hospitality industries.   Many unique venues and suppliers across […]