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Big names, bold newcomers: The Meetings Show 2025 exhibitor line-up

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The Meetings Show 2025, the UKโ€™s leading platform for the meetings and events industry, is back with a bold new exhibitor line-up that celebrates the best in global destinations, venues, DMCs, hotel groups, tech innovators and more. Taking place at Excel London on 25โ€“26 June, the event will once again unite the worldโ€™s MICE community […]

Discover Londonโ€™s boldest event venue at artโ€™otel London Hoxtonย 

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Located in the heart of Hoxtonโ€™s buzzing creative district, artโ€™otel London Hoxton redefines the cityโ€™s event scene. Fusing cutting-edge art, modern design, and impeccable hospitality, this new hotel offers the ultimate destination venue for meetings, events, and stays. From stylish spaces to luxurious amenities, artโ€™otel is where inspiration and connection come alive.ย  Unforgettable event spaces […]

Mental Health Awareness Week: spot the signs a colleague is struggling

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Could your co-worker be struggling in silence? Psychologist Dr. Ravi Gill reveals how you can spot the signs a colleague is struggling with their mental health and discusses how you can help… With 1 in 4 people (25%) experiencing a mental health problem every year in England1, mental health experts are sharing the not-so-obvious signs […]

The struggle to retain talent and what needs to change

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1 in 4 employees are looking for a new job right now: hereโ€™s why employers are struggling to retain talent and what needs to chance asap. According to research from Ciphr, just over one in four (26%) employees have been โ€˜actively job huntingโ€™ while working in their current job. If that stat makes you nervous, […]

Restaurant review: Bลkan 37 and the breathtaking views across the city

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PA Lifeโ€™s feature writer recently paid a visit to the Novotel in Canary Wharf to experience Bลkan 37, the hotelโ€™s glorious rooftop restaurant and bar. Located on the 39th floor, these unique floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views across London, making a window-side table a coveted spot. Itโ€™s an ideal setting to enjoy a cocktail while […]

Roccabella Yachts: creating unique and unforgettable experiences

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At Roccabella Yachts, we have charted an extraordinary course since our founding in 2014, achieving unprecedented success year after year, with 2024 marking our most successful yet. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, we take pride in creating unique and unforgettable yachting experiences that keep our valued clients returning time and again. Our dedicated team […]

National Gallery leads the way in embedding mindfulness into events through art

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National Gallery leads the way in embedding mindfulness into events through a newlyย  launched series of curated meetings and events packages. The exceptional art in the gallery will drive business success through the power of inspiration and mindfulness… A recent survey conducted by the Gallery found that 43% of respondents believe mindfulness enhances ROI by […]

Spain leads Europe in workplace productivity race, UK falls behind

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Resent research from Ricoh Europe reveals stark disparities in workplace productivity across Europe’s largest economies. For the first time, Spain leads Europe in workplace productivity, with the UK and Ireland falling to the bottom of the list… The study, conducted by Opinion Matters for Ricoh Europe, surveyed 7,000 workers and 1,800 decision-makers across Europe* and […]

Play on the Pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Have you ever dreamed of playing on the same hallowed turf as your football heroes? Nowโ€™s your chance to make it a reality. This spring, you are invited to play on the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a corporate experience like no other. What are the Play on the Pitch sessions at Tottenham Hotspur […]

Londonโ€™s office comeback: Are venues ready for a new era?

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Five years on from the pandemic, is a London office comeback merging as an inevitable reality? A recent poll of 1,000 London commuters by the London Heritage Quarter revealed that 40% believe work patterns will return to their pre-pandemic norms by the end of 2025, a stark contrast to 2024, where the average office attendance […]

ABBA Voyage to celebrate third anniversary by adding ‘a little something’ to the concert setlist

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ABBA Voyage has recently announced plans to celebrate the third anniversary of the concertโ€™s residency in London with some additions and small changes to the ABBA Voyage setlist. Since its inception, the ambition of the band and the creative team has always been for ABBA Voyage to continue to evolve. The setlist will change from […]

Cost saving now the top business travel priority overtaking sustainability

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Sustainability has been overtaken by cost saving as the top business travel priority for travel policy decision makers, according to research commissioned by Uber for Business. The survey of 1,000 UK participants found that two thirds (67%) put cost saving in their top three priorities over the next 12 months, with 39% ranking it number […]

Earth Day: Top event planner tips

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Joe Harris, Deputy General Manager at 15Hatfieldsโ€”one of the UKโ€™s most sustainable venuesย  shares his Earth Day event planner tips with us. He asks five smart, straightforward questions to help PAs and event organisers identify venues that genuinely prioritise planet-friendly practices over PR spin. Simplifying Sustainability: 5 Essential Questions Event Planners Should Ask When Choosing […]

Six diversity skills PAs should develop and why

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In a world where jobs often need to be multifaceted and we need to take on different tasks and roles to keep a business running, the value of Personal Assistants (PAs) extends far beyond administrative duties. In fact, people in this position have a unique opportunity to champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within […]

Sustainable travel strategiesย for corporate travel buyers

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To mark Earth Day today, new research published today by Business Travel Show Europe highlights corporate travel buyersโ€™ attitudes towards sustainability, revealing that nearly two thirds believe sustainable corporate travel strategies are possible to achieve (60%). For the 73% of buyers who do build sustainability into their travel programme, sustainable travel policies and technology are […]

See you at the PA Life Leading Venues of London Showcase on 29th April

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It’s less than two week until the PA Life Leading Venues of London Showcase! We can’t wait to meet you – EAs, PAs, Event Organisers, HR Professionals and event agency professionals at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane on 29 April… Get ready for an unmissable evening of networking with top venues and suppliers whilst enjoying […]

Business Travel Show Asia Pacific debuts to huge success

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Business Travel Show Asia Pacific debuts to huge success as travel managers heap praise on the two-day event attended by over 150 buyers… โ€œTravel makes business happen,โ€ said Jason Young CEO of Northstar Travel Group as he launched the inaugural Business Travel Show Asia Pacific at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, this week. More than 55 […]

The wellness shift at events โ€“ what 2025โ€™s delegates expect

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As Stress Awareness Month continues, itโ€™s a timely moment to reflect on how the business events sector is responding to a growing and urgent shift. Here Chloe Turner, assistant association sales manager at ICC Wales, discusses how the demand for spaces and experiences that actively support delegate wellbeing continues to be on the rise as […]