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Connect – flexible and affordable meeting and events space in Birmingham

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Situated opposite the future site of HS2, Millennium Pointโ€™s Connect is a fully flexible meeting and events space in the east side of Birmingham City centre. Connect consists of four inter-connected rooms separated by retractable walls which provide multiple options for businesses to suit their requirements. Each room is equipped with HD screens and presentation […]

Agiito shares 5 considerations when finding the right venue

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Every meeting starts with a venue. But where do you start? Thereโ€™s a big difference between finding a venue that might be right for your event and finding the one thatโ€™s a perfect fit. There are lots of potentially suitable venues out there. Our starting point is always to understand the objectives of the meeting. […]

Concourse – the bright and airy networking event space

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Located on the second level of the landmark venue Millennium Point in Birmingham city centre, Concourse is a high footfall area between a university entrance and a science museum – with a view overlooking the future site of HS2โ€™s Curzon Street Rail station. Whether displaying products, advertising services, or exhibiting artwork, Concourse benefits from naturally […]

Christmas parties returning to Ascot Racecourse with a bang in 2022

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Hold on to your Christmas party hats! Though we might be a while away from decking the halls this Christmas, expectations are already high for the return of the office Christmas jolly in 2022. With Christmas party plans having been shelved for the past couple of years, this Christmas is all about coming together once […]

COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS WITH ODEON TO THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

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PA Life has teamed up with ODEON EVENTS to give you the chance to win tickets to an exclusive screening of the latest Marvel Studios movie, Thor: Love and Thunder, in their incredible ODEON Luxe Swiss Cottage IMAX screen. ย  Relax in fully reclining seats as the immersive screen and speakers draw you in until […]

It’s not too early to think about company Christmas parties…

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We know itโ€™s hard to think about Christmas when the sun is shining and the Aperolโ€™s are flowing.. however, youโ€™d be surprised to know that 60% of London venues are already booked up for company Christmas Parties. We know exactly how much work and effort it takes to pull of the ultimate party, but luckily, […]

The Meetings Show 29-30 June – what to expect

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It’s June, which means The Meetings Show is almost here and itโ€™s time to start planning your visit. As the UKโ€™s leading show for the meetings and events industry, it will be jam-packed with inspiration to help EAs and PAs exceed expectations and take their events to the next level.ย  ย  Taking place on 29-30 […]

Premier Inn Germany

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Not only have we now got 40 hotels open in Germany and in key business districts including Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart and Munich, but the expansion is set to continue. With a committed pipeline to open more than 30 additional hotels, itโ€™s โ€˜Wunderbarโ€™ indeed! Many of our German based hotels are close to city centres and […]

Auditorium, one of the biggest screens in Birmingham

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Accommodating up to 354 delegates, the Auditorium at Millennium Point is a choice location for companies looking to make a big impression. Situated in the east side of Birmingham city centre, close to all major public transport links and boasting an onsite car park with 900 spaces, it is the perfect location for conferences, lectures, […]

London Venues Summit – brings you excellent seminars too

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London Venues Summit takes place on 4th July at Hilton London Canary Wharf. It’s the easiest place for PAs, EAs, Event Organisers and Marketing Managers to meet venue and services providers and to discuss the best solutions for events, meetings and parties. There is also a great seminar programme with high level expert speakers – […]

Behavioural assessments support volume hiring of award-winning hospitality firm

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It is no secret that hospitality is one of only a handful of industries that undergo periods of extreme volume hiring pressures every single year. Midlands-based Punch Pubs & Co enlisted the support of AI recruitment technology firm AssessFirst to look beyond the traditional CV in a bid to implement unbiased hiring decisions. Whether it […]

Defibrillators in the workplace – tips and advice we all need to know

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Does my business need one? That’s a good one to ask – read what Direct365 has to say on the importance of defibrillators in the workplace. They answer common questions and myth-busting misconceptions about the devices below.ย  We are just over theย World Heart Rhythm Week (which ran 6th-12th June) which was an important way to […]

Childcare costs soar as the gap to maternity pay widens

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The UK’s childcare costs are the highest in the developed world, and rising well above the rate of maternity pay which has gone down in real terms over the last 12 years. Research from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) found childcare costs have risen by ยฃ2,200 each year since 2010, coinciding with the Conservative party […]

The Covid-era. Research shows hotel meeting spaces are still number one

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If thereโ€™s one thing that living with Covid restrictions taught businesses, itโ€™s the enormous value of face-to-face meetings. Marriott Bonvoy Events spoke to a wide range of UK businesses to ask about their meeting plans. What businesses want Over recent years thereโ€™s been an explosion of meeting options. Flexible co-working buildings, coffee shops and even […]

A new era for the River Thames as all electric Oceandiva London arrives in the autumn

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London is looking forward to a cleaner era for the River Thames with the arrival of Oceandiva London. The massive vessel will be the UKs first co2 neutral events and hospitality venue on the River Thames.ย  As part of the Autumn 2022 launch, a series of electrical charging points will be installed at several points […]

Case Study: Wickes celebrates anniversary at Butlinโ€™s

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In the Spring, Wickes celebrated its 50-year anniversary at Butlinโ€™s Bognor Regis. The event brought together 500 Wickes team members from around the UK for a full-scale celebrationโ€”including an exhibition, plenary conference, daytime entertainment and gala dinnerโ€”taking advantage of the diverse venues Butlinโ€™s offers. With exclusive hire, Wickes attendees were able to enjoy the whole […]

PA LIFE CLUB JUNE COMPETITION: WIN AN ETERNAL PURITY GIFT SET

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ENTER for a chance to win a beautiful Eternal Purity Gift Set worth ยฃ70 from Onacara! ย –ย email and entry details are at the end of this page. Should finding the perfect artisanal gift and flowers be so hard? We donโ€™t believe it should. Atย Onacaraย we know that finding the perfect gift can be difficult and adds […]

Business Travel Show Europe reveals lack of travel provision for LGBTQ+

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Business Travel Show Europe data reveals two thirds of travel programmes have no provision for the LGBTQ+ community. Weโ€™re half way through Pride Month 2022 and new research from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed that two thirds (66 per cent) of travel programmes are created without special consideration for the LGBTQ+ community, making them […]