EAs and PAs responsible for travel bookings and management within their organisations should pay attention to the CTM Travel Programme Maturity Index. This is launching exclusively at Business Travel Show Europe this Wednesday, and shows that European travel programmes are more mature than their global counterparts. The UK specifically signals stronger strategic capacity… See the […]

Olympia has reached a major milestone in its £1.3 billion transformation with a series of landmark openings taking place this week. These new additions to Olympia will transform the visitor experience and create exciting new opportunities for event organisers… At the heart of the redevelopment, a collection of new bars and restaurants operated by Incipio […]

Hilton Garden Inn, Emirates Old Trafford is delighted to announce the completion of phase one of a major refurbishment of its Garden Grille restaurant and hotel reception area, enhancing the guest experience with a contemporary new look and improved functionality throughout the hotel’s public spaces… Representing an investment of £280k, part of a wider hotel […]

With a little over one week to go until The Meetings Show 2026 opens its doors, anticipation is building for what promises to be one of the UK’s leading gatherings for meetings, incentives and events professionals… Taking place at Excel London on 24-25 June, the show will bring together almost 6,000 industry professionals, more than […]

Every EA, PA and event organiser knows that choosing the right venue is crucial for the success of your meeting or event. And it’s not just logistics such as travel time and options, capacity, catering, AV and so on that event professionals consider. The venue itself is often the key attraction for events and celebrations, […]

If you’re responsible for booking travel and organising itineraries and budgets, you need to be at Business Travel Show Europe… Taking place 24–25 June at Excel London, it’s the ultimate shortcut to smoother bookings, smarter spending and stress-free travel management. Let’s be honest, business travel isn’t getting simpler or easier. Plans change. Costs rise. Emergencies […]

It’s inevitable that travel and meetings will be increasingly booked and managed together. New research from Business Travel Show Europe indicates the extent and speed of the change as the research data reveals a significant shift in corporate travel roles. We have seen an 8.4% rise in travel managers who have taken on responsibility for […]

Leading TMC, Clarity, has announced a major evolution of its award‑winning technology portfolio, which will enable its travel technology (ClarityGo) and its meetings technology (MeetingsPro) to seamlessly connect – transforming how organisations plan, book and manage travel and meetings… This new convergence will bring together two of Clarity’s market‑leading platforms to create a single, end‑to‑end experience that allows PAs and EAs to book […]

For PAs and EAs, managing business travel is about far more than bookings. It’s about keeping people moving, protecting productivity, and ensuring your executives are supported when plans inevitably change. But when disruption hits, many travel programmes reveal their weaknesses. At Travel Counsellors for Business, we believe resilience isn’t just about technology alone. It’s about […]

For Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants and Office Managers tasked with organising their company’s festive celebrations, securing the right venue remains one of the biggest challenges of the year. We bring you results of the 2026 London Christmas Party Survey findings emphasize the importance of early planning… New research from Venue Search London suggests that demand for […]

The business travel industry has voiced their opposition in strong terms against Donald Trump’s proposal to force social media disclosure for visitors to the United States. The US President is threating foreign travellers with a total disclosure of their social media going back five years… New data from Business Travel Show Europe shows just 2.5% of […]

The Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families… Delivered in partnership with event childcare specialist Nipperbout, the initiative forms part of The Meetings Show’s ongoing commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive event […]

As many as nine in 10 firms fear in-house systems can’t keep pace with executive pay demands according to senior HR and compensations leads. Executive Assistants are often heavily involved in the coordination, administration and communication around their executives compensation and benefit packages… Managing executive compensation is a growing challenge for financial services firms, with […]

New data revealed by Business Travel Show Europe ahead of its 24-25 June show at Excel London shows worrying decline in support for minority corporate traveller groups. The group sends an urgent message to corporate travel buyers to prioritise inclusive duty of care as progress in this has stalled… Corporate travel programmes are failing to […]

PA Life wellness columnist Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events shares great ideas for happier family summers. You can also find Julia’s wellness advice in PA Life magazine… There’s something about summer that brings both joy and pressure in equal measure. Longer days, school holidays, the promise of memory-making. And, […]

EAs and PAs, we bring you interesting findings. AI is in fact escalating the need for face-to-face meetings, and events too, in contrary to what many business leaders would think, according to new research commissioned by The Meetings Show… Challenging assumptions about the role of technology in improving efficiency, almost two-thirds of business leaders (62%) […]

We put a spotlight on Dublin – and the NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello, as a design-led hotel in the centre of the city. Also published in PA Life Summer 2026 Issue’s Meet in Ireland guide, part of our recent Meet In guide featuring Northern Ireland, Belfast in particular… For PAs and EAs planning meetings and […]

In this Meet In Northern Ireland guide, we feature Belfast, and have picked some of the best of the standout city-centre venues. The city offer seamless access and a warm welcome to impactful meetings and events…  For PAs and EAs planning meetings and events, Northern Ireland offer a compelling blend of accessibility, personality and professional […]