Hotel and Conference Centre Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire has invested £1m into transforming its event and meeting spaces giving clients an entirely new experience for 2020. The new rooms will have bespoke lighting, stylish furniture and a brand new informal meeting space, the ‘Inside, Outside’ room. Whittlebury’s team have designed their new inspiring spaces following feedback from clients and […]

The PA Show is returning in February with an increased remit and some exciting new conference streams. PA Life provides a sneak preview… The PA Show returns on February 25th & 26th and heads to ExCeL, London. The show will once again provide a strong mix of expo stands, educational and inspirational seminar sessions, plus […]

Brits have revealed the top traits guaranteed to give them a confidence boost – including clear skin, well-rested eyes and a glowing complexion. A study of 2,000 adults found having smooth skin, shaved legs and wearing make-up also results in a personal uplift. Despite this, 37 per cent admitted they would like to feel more […]

Margarita Berga, Strategic Account Manager for Capita Travel and Events, has scooped the highly sought-after Rising Star of the Year Award at the Business Travel Awards 2020.  The Rising Star of the Year category recognises the talented individuals who have achieved significant success in their short time in the business travel industry. Judged by a […]

How to reach peace of mind in today’s fast paced world – Handy Tips for EAs from Sarah & Lorna in the PA Life Wellbeing Webinar, sponsored by AMEX GBT. Ahead of their panel chat at the PA Life show this year, meet personal development leader and mindset coach, Lorna Dunning and the founder of […]

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show’s initiative designed to shine a spotlight on up-and-coming meeting and event planners, is returning for a second year. The programme, in partnership with Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine, will highlight exceptional emerging planners from the meetings and event industry and help nurture and support the leaders of the future. While […]

Searcys has been appointed as the new caterer at the Royal Institution; a Grade I listed venue in London’s Mayfair. Located just off Piccadilly on the historic Albemarle Street, Searcys now runs the event catering and on-site café menus at the Royal Institution, which has been the home of science and innovation for over 200 years. […]

The Barbican’s strategy to use Cinemas 2 and 3 as conference venues as well as cinemas has helped Barbican Business Events achieve its 2019/20 financial target in just nine months.  The new spaces, which have been particularly popular with last minute bookers each have a capacity of 150, the latest AV equipment and private registration, […]

This is your invitation to attend the Employee Wellness Summit next month, courtesy of London’s leading caterers with social conscience Social Pantry. This evening of wellbeing takes place on February 6th from 5pm-7.30pm at Carousel, London, and speakers will include:- Alex Head – Founder and CEO of Social Pantry Ed Foy – Co Founder and CEO […]

Everyone wants to get paid more for their job, but whether or not you deserve to get paid more is what you really need to think about. Every manager out there will have heard “I need a raise”, so you can’t blame them for being sceptical. So before you even book that meeting with your manager, […]

In the latest instalment of our online interview series, we sat down with Tetsuro Hama, restaurateur and Founder of eho chef, the corporate dining matchmaking platform that is a perfect addition to any PA’s little black book of contacts… Tell us about your background as a restaurateur and why you started eho chef… I started […]

60 per cent of buyers who responded to a Business Travel Show survey admit they do not have an ethical travel programme. While 28 per cent plan to introduce one, one quarter believe it’s simply too costly and 8 per cent have no intention to disrupt the status quo.  Of the 39 per cent whose […]

Register today for our exclusive Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March. Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic. Academic Venues Solutions is an […]

We’re excited to invite you to our exclusive Meet Up networking event at Venues of Excellence onstage with Unique Venues Birmingham on Thursday 12th March. This promises to be a fantastic event for PA Life members to meet and network with over 25 venues who have great facilities suited to your meetings, conferences and events. […]

Don’t forget to register for an evening of wellness and wellbeing with American Express Global Business Travel, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic – Places are running out fast! This exclusive event will take place on January 30th from 5pm at the brand new Stock Exchange Hotel in the heart of Manchester. Focusing on Wellbeing At Work, […]

This is your last chance to register for an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life Club Members at the Covent Garden Hotel on the evening of Thursday, January 23rd 2020, in association with Uniglobe Gemini Travel and KLM / Air France. Uniglobe Gemini are an award winning Travel Management Agency. Part of a global […]

Time’s running out to register for an exclusive Meet Up networking event for 10 PA Life Club Members at the Milton Hill House on January 24th & 25th 2020, in association with Lime Venue Portfolio. Milton Hill, part of Lime Venue Portfolio, is a charming Georgian Manor House with 120 bedrooms and 21 meeting rooms offering […]

New research from Aon shows that employers have increased their strategic focus on both emotional and financial wellbeing programmes, while physical wellbeing programmes have remained largely static. Aon’s UK Benefits & Trends 2020 Survey shows that 51% of employers now have financial wellbeing strategies in place, up from 21% three years ago, while 68% have emotional […]