Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Ups taking place on Monday, June 1st, which include guest speakers and activities tackling issues at the forefront of our minds as we emerge from lockdown: Business Travel and Team Building. We’ve teamed with our friends at Fruitful Events and London Jet Charter to create two great […]

The London Venues Summit and Event Organisers Summit, both of which are hosted by PA Life publisher Forum Events & Media, will now take place at the Leonardo Royal London at Tower Bridge in October. London Venues Summit – 13th October, Leonardo Royal London, Tower Bridge Event Organisers Summit – 13th & 14th October, Leonardo […]

Boffins at Instant Offices have been crunching the numbers on how the current climate is sparking a change in the way businesses and their workers interact with the environment every day. For many companies, the pressure to change is coming from all sides. In Europe, 25% of businesses cite government regulations as their least favorable […]

UK consortium Venues of Excellence has published a commitment from its members in how they will work towards providing the  highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, in doing so providing peace of mind for our customers, their teams and suppliers as the hospitality industry plan to reopen businesses over the next few months. Venues of […]

Wellbeing specialist WorkSpa has launched a new innovative strand of services called ‘WorkSpa at Home’, providing companies with a programme of weekly video content which will encompass everything employees need to help manage their welfare whilst working from home during the Covid19 crisis. The new weekly learning sessions will cover core topics around mental well-being […]

The coronavirus pandemic has seen 46% of full-time employees cancelling an average of seven days of annual leave, new research shows, highlighting an incoming annual leave crisis for employers. The survey of 2002 full-time UK workers, carried out by timetastic.co.uk, also found that 36% of employees haven’t heard anything from their employers regarding what will happen […]

Queen Mary Venues specialises in versatility and great value to help make your event a success. Located across four well connected areas in central London, its facilities can host 10 to 778 guests, with residential accommodation. Event hospitality is provided by the dedicated in-house Queen Mary Hospitality team. With Grade II listed event space alongside […]

Today’s PA, which provides training for PAs, EAs and other office professionals, has rolled out a series of training webinars. The company has won many accolades for its training courses and workshops, and has pivoted its business during the Covid-19 lockdown to provide the same informative and engaging programmes virtually. The webinars include topics including: […]

Daniel Whittemore, Sales & Marketing Director at Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities provides thoughts on the current situation: “Due to the Coronavirus crisis, 2020 will arguably be one of the worst years on record for most British businesses. There is no doubt life in lockdown and uncertainty about the future will have had a […]

By Warwick Conferences The events industry is always on the go and this can begin to take its toll on the mental health of those who work in the sector. It is essential that both delegates attending the events – and those responsible for planning – are able to take some time to nurture their […]

Registration is now open for our next PA Life Virtual Meet Ups, for which we’ve teamed with our friends at Fruitful Events and London Jet Charter to create two great sessions packed full of advice to help us all through lockdown. Monday June 1st 12:30pm – Fruitful Quizmania    Quizmania is made up of two […]

Unique Venues Birmingham have developed a brand new conferencing package to allow event organisers to live stream their conferences to thousands of delegates worldwide, in preparation for reopening to conferences and events later in the year. Clients can attached the package to any of UVB’s theatre or event conference bookings to ensure a high quality […]

An end to Covid-19 lockdown may not mean an end to home working for many UK workers, with a survey finding that four in 10 people expect to work from home more than they did before, even once the crisis is over. More than 5,000 UK workers were asked to think beyond Summer 2020 and […]

The Meetings Industry Association has developed contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected.  Working with legal experts Mishcon de Reya, the step-by-step guide details all the actions venues operators should take to ensure they are totally transparent, and their cancellation policy is both fair and reasonable in all […]

If you’re looking for ways to keep staff fed and watered during or after lockdown the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted technology partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every […]

Puttshack is a mini golf concept which provides guests with a modern twist on the traditional game by using tech which can’t be found anywhere else. The new competitive socialising format lends itself perfectly to corporate activities such as team-building, with its immersive gaming element combined with an amazing atmosphere and an extensive food and […]

WWT London Wetland Centre is an idyllic venue to hold your event, from meetings, away days and product launches, to Christmas parties and celebratory functions. Located on the banks of the River Thames in Barnes, WWT London contributes works to support conservation and is home to some rare and beautiful wildlife. Only ten minutes from […]

The experts at event staging specialist Creative Output are offering businesses of all types an array of protective screen guard solutions to enable them to open/return to work while maintaining social distancing and employee/customer safety. The company, which offers design, furniture hire, graphics and stand build for events, has taken its 100% sustainable approach and […]