The first ODEON Luxe & Dine has opened in Islington Square in north London, offering guests a premium experience and the ability to order gourmet food and drink directly to their seat. An evolution of the existing Luxe experience and designed for grown ups, guests at the cinema can choose from a carefully created menu, […]

Gloucester Rugby saw 58% increase in bookings for Christmas parties across its 2019 winter season, with 80% coming from new clients. The club says this was a direct result of changes in Gloucester Rugby’s sales strategy and positioning of the Conference & Events business.  Over the last year, Gloucester Rugby has focused on increasing the […]

Time is running out to secure your complimentary ticket for the next London Summer Event Show.  Taking place in just 2 weeks time (Wednesday 22nd January) at city venue, Banking Hall, we’ve heard it is going to be a sizzler of an event… WHAT’S AT THE SHOW? Over 150 event venues and suppliers A full seminar programme Creativity workshops Complimentary food and […]

The England Rugby squad are heading to Twickenham Stadium on 14 February for the Official England Rugby Dinner in aid of Injured Players Foundation. This rugby filled evening will include a number of Q&As with the players, offering an insight into what it’s like to be a part of the squad. Taking place just days […]

We love our PA Life Club members, which is why we offered them the chance to win a case of 6 wines from the PA Life cellar as a ‘thank you’ for being so awesome in 2019! Thank you to all the PA Life Club members who entered before the December 31st deadline. We’re delighted to confirm our winner […]

Somerset House generated over £2 million through its commercial events activity last year. All of these funds were invested back into supporting the upkeep of the historic site for over 3 million visitors to enjoy annually; as well as its diverse programme exploring contemporary culture. Commercial events activity is essential to Somerset House Trust, as […]

Holidaymakers waste one whole day of a week-long trip worrying about work, deciding what to do and waiting in line for attractions. A study of 2,000 UK adults, who’ve holidayed in the last year, found people spend 17 ½ hours over a seven day holiday – the equivalent of 6am until 11:30pm – wasting time. […]

The number of corporate travel buyers forecasting bigger budgets for the year ahead is at a five-year high, according to annual research conducted by the Business Travel Show. 41% of buyers polled said they would have more money to spend on travel in 2020, compared to 33% last year.  The volume of buyers predicting an […]

Tobacco Dock has announced the next phase of its £10m investment plan in the iconic building, with the first project the addition of a winter pavilion, linking the Great and Little Galleries. This architect-designed structure will be installed in the Great Gallery Courtyard and enable delegates and guests to move between the two key spaces […]

Shake off the January blues by joining us for an evening of wellness and wellbeing with American Express Global Business Travel, sponsored by Virgin Atlantic. 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, the evening […]

Raymond Blanc’s renowned secret garden restaurant – Jardin Blanc – is back for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020. From Tuesday May 19th to Saturday May 23rd, Jardin Blanc will once again offer the premium corporate hospitality experience and hot ticket for London’s must-visit show. Hosted in an exclusive corner of the RHS Chelsea Flower […]

Join us at the PA Life Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Summit at the PA Show… PA Life will be hosting the Workplace Wellness & Wellbeing Summit at the PA Show in February. The Summit, which takes place on February 25th & 26th at ExCeL in London, will feature two full days of educational and inspirational […]

Chelsea FC’s Events & Sales Manager Lucy Adamson (pictured) offers tips on food options for events in a time of keto, veganism and increasing consumer awareness of provenance… Catering is one of the most important aspects for any venue. So it’s really important that we keep up with trends, paying close attention to what’s in […]

Based at the home of ROKiT Williams Racing, The Williams Conference Centre is set in rural Oxfordshire and offers a unique setting for functions, events and team away days. With 10 multi-purpose event rooms catering for up to 350 guests, the venue offers full support in event planning and execution with in-house AV facilities, dedicated […]

New research from recruitment specialist Hays has highlighted a big skills gap for employers looking to recruit PAs & EAs – PA Life’s Online Courses will ensure you’re fully equipped… Did you know that skills shortages are still rife for employers of PAs and EAs? According to new research by recruitment specialist Hays, more than […]

Located just north of London in St Albans, Sopwell House has been the subject of a £14m investment programme. And it shows. This exclusive, but warm and friendly, hotel and spa offers great facilities for business users and leisure guests – with a visit to the impressive Cottonmill Spa a must. PA Life checked in […]

Founded a decade ago by acclaimed fashion photographer Carlos Lumiere, Lumiere London has become one of the most successful boutique event spaces in London. With six studios in Southwark, Hyde Park Corner and Shoreditch, it can accommodate anything from intimate board meetings for 10 delegates to international conferences with more than 200 attendants. Lumiere London’s […]

This month PA Life paid a visit to MKNY HSE in Mayfair for a spot of lunch and a corporate venue scout… Dover Street in London’s Mayfair has a fine culinary and mixology heritage, with famous names on both sides of the road.. We’re not particularly famous at PA Life, but we did feel like […]