Starwood Capital Group has confirmed that The Grand Hotel will open its doors again this summer following a restoration project to return the city centre landmark to its former glory.  The luxury hotel, a Grade II listed building, will be home to 185 rooms and suites, retaining the building’s mix of French Renaissance, Victorian and […]

Millions of workers aren’t taking all of their annual leave – because they have too much work to do, or feel their boss wouldn’t approve it. A poll of 2,000 office workers found that out of the average 28-day entitlement, 28 per cent of staff leave five days a year unclaimed. One in 10 adults […]

Capita Travel and Events says its clients and their travellers are benefitting from easy bookings, enhanced wellbeing and cost savings as a result of new solutions added to their suite of technology (iris) in 2019. The iris suite features communications to influence booking behaviours; the iris:go mobile app providing travellers access to their accommodation, air […]

Breakfast is the most stressful time of the day – because of tantrums, queues for the bathroom and running out of milk for cereal. A study of 1,000 parents and their children uncovered a never-ending list of early morning responsibilities, with more than two-thirds feeling there are never enough minutes in the morning. Getting yourself […]

British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has announced a new sommelier training initiative for 2020, focusing on non-alcoholic pairings to match with lunch and dinner menus. The company cites research suggests that more consumers are drinking no and low ABV drinks, seeing a £22.4 million growth with a reported 20.4% of consumers now opting for […]

Yvonne Reay-Scott, Executive Assistant at construction development giant Mount Anvil, discusses an ambitious event she held earlier this year for both colleagues and family – and offers some invaluable advice for any Assistants tasked with the same project… Tell us about the brief you were given. The brief was to organise a summer event for […]

Seminars for the PA Show are now available to book, with a mix of free and paid for streams, the CPD accredited PA Show educational programme offers an unrivalled breadth of opportunities for development and knowledge. The programme consists of 7 theatres of content including The Wellness Theatre, Key Skills Theatre, Personal Development Theatre, Evolution […]

Thursday 26th March 2020, Senate House, University of London Academic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK, and we have over 50 member venues. One thing that makes academic venues so different to their competition, is that they are often numerous types of venues in one location; universities are often spread across huge […]

International Confex is the UK’s leading exhibition for event organisers, existing to inspire, support and drive the events industry forward – it’s where event planners discover insights and trends that will shape their future events. In the spirit of this year’s Confex theme of immersive events and as a proud Media Partner, PA Life (we’ll […]

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 […]