As part of PA Life’s series of interviews during Women’s History Month in March, with a theme Women Leading the Change, we talk to Senior Manager, Eija Hakkinen, who leads the events team at the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) in London… This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is a call for […]

There is still time to get your Easter orders in to treat your teams and family! For this Easter, The Clink Bakery has launched two new seasonal products: Crème Egg Brownies and Mini Egg Cookies, handmade by students at HMP Brixton. Purchasing treats from Clink is socially conscious gifting at Easter that everyone will appreciate… […]

As part of our Spring Issue’s Meet in Europe feature, our Editor checked into the five-star Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, a modern Venetian masterpiece. It offers luxury for both leisure and business travellers, and has been awarded the covered title of Europe’s Leading Conference Hotel every year since 2013…   Hilton Molino Stucky Venice has been […]

To mark International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, we talk to Caroline Dyos, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn London Shepperton. Fitting the theme of the month, Women Leading Change, Caroline leads the sales function for both the hotel and the standalone event space, Storyboard at Shepperton with 18 years of hospitality and event […]

From complimentary fizz and knockout Sunday roasts, PA Life share top picks for Mother’s Day dining. Whether you’re planning a relaxed long lunch, a sky-high celebration, or even a singalong-worthy treat, we’ve rounded up the best places in London and beyond to spoil the mother in your life… Mother’s day at art’otel London Hoxton Enjoy […]

As part of PA Life’s Female Leaders interviews to mark the International Women’s Day this year, we talk to Carly Walker, Commercial Director at Forum Events & Media Group. Carly is part of a management team, which is almost entirely female, operating in a female heavy events industry. She leads with great emotional intelligence and […]

As part of the International Women’s Day coverage, PA Life talks to Sarah Beall, Managing Director of Forum Events & Media Group, a company led by women. Sarah and her managing team lead by example, inspiring their teams with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Sarah has been pivotal to the growth of Forum, having led the company […]

Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events welcomes the first signs of spring, inspiring her to step outside, breathe deeply, and recalibrate after the winter.  This wellness column by Julia was first published in the PA Life spring 2026 issue.  For all of us with busy lives, carving out intentional time outdoors isn’t just a pleasant bonus – it’s a […]

Last night 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards provided plenty for us to talk about from Hard Launches to Royal Appearances. Let’s look back at the 10 most iconic BAFTA red carpet moments of all time… As celebrities descended on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, the red carpet once again […]

This summer, Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace is celebrating the rich and diverse flavours and food traditions of the Commonwealth with a unique initiative: the Commonwealth Special Dish competition. The winning dish will be featured on the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu to be enjoyed by visitors… Westminster Abbey has long-standing links with the Commonwealth – a […]

PA Life talks to Caroline Barnard, an outstanding EA whose impressive nomination and testimonials by her executives won her the PA Star of the Year 2025 award in November… Caroline strives in the demanding and busy environment of one of the world’s leading academic publishers, Cambridge University Press, now joined with the Assessment operation which […]

The London Summer Event Show and Venue Search London have joined forces to conduct a recent Corporate Event Buyers Survey, gaining valuable insights into booking trends, budget considerations and event planning priorities for 2026. Insights from 162 corporate event buyers, surveyed during November and December 2025, point to a resilient and cautiously optimistic outlook for […]

Balfour Hospitality brings together an award-winning winery in Kent, a small collection of country pubs close to home, and a couple of well-placed outposts in London. The common thread? English wine. PA Life speaks to Amie Rozan, Head of Events at Balfour Hospitality, who gives us an incredible insight on their venues… Since 2002, Balfour […]

The internationally renowned mediator and conflict specialist Jane Gunn, named in Global Leader – Who’s Who Mediation & Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2025, discusses why we need to avoid herd mentality in business… In ancient times, being part of a group helped keep us safe from predators and ensured we had more resources. In […]

January is known as the gloomiest month of the year. The weather is cold and the days are still short, plus we are recovering from what’s often an indulgent festive season, with hefty credit card bills to pay this month too. It’s therefore welcome news that some of London’s best bars and restaurants are cheering […]

New research from CTW Events reveals that staff loyalty, wellbeing and workplace culture are increasingly being shaped by a single factor: purpose. Workplace volunteering is an accessible way to create a sense of purpose… The 2025 survey conducted in the autumn shows overwhelming demand for workplace volunteering, with over nine in ten (92%) saying they […]

The curios, and definite must-try alcohol-free cocktails are now available at Mr Fogg’s Residence, Apothecary, Tavern & Gin Parlour, Botanical Tavern and Treehouse, Society of Exploration, City Tavern, Pawnbrokers, Hat Tavern and Gin Club… Phileas Fogg has decided to start 2026 afresh with a curious collection of cures for the dreaded brain and aptly named […]

After a period of intense lobbying, and coordinated advocacy, involving three industry organisations, the challenge of having a set of International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) codes for the UK events sector may be a step closer… Following the publication of an extensive White Paper, which was shared with key Government Departments, including the Department for […]