Venues of Excellence, the consortium for conferences, training, meetings and events, has been acquired by Mandy Jennings, Director of Paje Consultancy. Jennings has been involved with Conference Centres of Excellence since 2015, leading the consortium and members through a major rebrand in 2016 to Venues of Excellence, growing the consortium membership and taking it from […]

Spanning historic industrial buildings on the Royal Arsenal in London’s Woolwich, the Woolwich Works event and culture hub will open its doors on Thursday 23rd September 2021. Woolwich Works has transformed five historic Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings on the Royal Arsenal into what is set to become a thriving new space for […]

In conjunction with its creative team Yellobelly, Roehampton Venues have launched their new website in anticipation for back to business and events in May. The Suffolk-based design agency was responsible for the Roehampton Venues first site, which was launched to coincide with the opening of the new, contemporary Elm Grove conference centre back in 2016 […]

According to a new survey the majority of workers in the UK aren’t aware of how much money they need to be able to retire comfortably. A survey of more than 1,200 people by chartered financial planners True Bearing revealed that 83% of workers, including full-time, part-time and self-employed, don’t know what size pension pot […]

The majority (52%) of workers are looking forward to returning to the office for mental health and wellbeing reasons, rising to almost two thirds (64%) amongst 18-34 year olds. That’s according to research by workspace plant specialist Ambius, which concludes that the appeal of working from home could be waning amongst office workers. While physical […]

Visitor registration for IBTM Wired is now open, with the event taking place online from 28 June to 1 July 2021. During IBTM Wired, visitors will get access to 60 topical education sessions specifically designed to provide key insights and tangible learnings to support recovery post pandemic. The event also includes online access to the […]

There are a limited number of places to attend the A-Livex event for free ths week. Organised by Mash Media, the company behind PA Show and International Confex, A-Livex was born out of the spirit of events itself, its resilience and its agility, but it’s also about testing new formats. The event takes on Thursday […]

BMA House technicians have created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that reflect ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry, which the company says will ensure its place as a leading London hybrid venue. BMA’s flagship space, the Great Hall, is currently undergoing refurbishment that includes a fully equipped Hybrid Virtual […]

Using room lights on different floors, this is the moment London hotels officially declared themselves ‘OPEN’ for all guests again. As the capital – and the country – begins to get back to normal life, Crowne Plaza London Docklands and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum celebrated being open for non-essential guests again from Monday. The four-letter […]

By Private Harley Street Clinic As the UK moves into the next stage of lockdown easing, industries are readying solutions to enable them to travel safely and to organise and attend events once again. One thing that is certain is the vital role that ongoing coronavirus testing will play in getting companies and their staff […]

By Marriott Bonvoy Events Say goodbye to blurred backdrops and slow Wi-Fi, and hello to seamless streaming and professional presentations with Marriott’s new meeting packages that have been designed for a new era. Redefining the meeting experience and enabling you to reconnect your team with confidence, Marriott’s Green Screen Package and Hybrid Meeting Package are […]

By Georgia Lee, First Impressions Manager, Drayton Want to find the perfect way to welcome your staff back to the office? Our Bespoke Kits may just be the answer you’re looking for! Our Gift Boxes are a brilliant way to re-introduce employees to office-life and welcome aboard any new team members. Our Bespoke Kits can […]

Warwick Conferences has achieved the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation as it opens today (May 17th). Following the easing of restrictions, the venue is once again opening its indoor and outdoor facilities, welcoming back event organisers, delegates and staff. The accreditation demonstrates that the business is adhering to Government and Public Health Guidance. In line with this, […]

Sodexo’s Prestige Venues and Events (PV&E) business is to launch a digital booking platform as companies and consumers start to plan events following lockdown. The new platform will go live in July and will be designed to service the expected new demand that businesses and other organisations will create as they seek to book and […]

UK workers aged 25-34 are most likely to expect more flexibility in their typical working week in a post COVID-19 world, according to research from flexible office specialists Workthere. Among 25-34 year-olds, 87% expect to have input on flexible working moving forward. This is a stark contrast to the older generation of employees, with less than […]

By Eat My Logo It’s time to get creative! Eat My Logo have recently been working closely with Jacobs Douwe Egberts to help them to Treat, Reward and Celebrate their delegates. In the past we have supplied them with tasty Brownies, Biscuits and Cupcakes and have just completed an order for 250 x Brownie Activity […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has launched a new industry partnership with the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, Travelodge, to highlight the importance of business travel to the chain and the wider hotel industry it recovers from Coronavirus pandemic. The partnership celebrates Travelodge’s extended support for Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and will play an integral […]

A nationwide study has revealed the most mind-numbing experiences modern Brits face, with 28 percent claiming it drives them crazy when they have to pick bits of paper from clean laundry because someone left a tissue in their pocket. Having to scrape dog poo out of the grooves of your shoe with a twig, deleting spam […]