Step into a world where elegance meets excitement, where history blends seamlessly with innovation – welcome to The Jockey Club Venues Collection, where the thrill of world-class horse racing converges with the art of hosting unforgettable events. In our illustrious stable of 15 venues across the nation, we don’t just organise events; we craft experiences […]

Karaoke isn’t just for Christmas, so let’s keep party going all year long! There’s plenty of ways to enjoy Lucky Voice karaoke in 2024. To celebrate this, Lucky Voice are putting the ‘fun’ in ‘marathon’ with 4 hours of non-stop karaoke, every Sunday in January at all of their venues! For just £30 per person […]

As we head into the final days of the year, Venues of Excellence reflects on 2023 as most successful year ever, welcoming 12 fantastic new independent venues into the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium. Mandy Jennings, CEO who took ownership of Venues of Excellence in 2021, comments on the excellent growth in membership over […]

Latest research from Marketing Manchester shows broader value of Emirates Old Trafford’s biggest events to the local economy. More than 400,000 spectators attended major events at Emirates Old Trafford in 2023. A  further 150,000 guests have either stayed in the Hilton Garden Inn or attended C&E events throughout the year. New research has revealed the […]

PA Life talked to Angela Hodson, Sales Director at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire Cricket Club about the recent development and expansion of the spaces at this fantastic events destination. What makes Emirates Old Trafford unique as a conference and events venue? We’re really proud of how Emirates Old Trafford has evolved into a complete events […]

Agiito, one of the UK’s most respected corporate travel and event management companies, has been acquired by Clarity Business Travel. The new owner is the business travel and events division of the Portman Travel Group. The Agiito acquisition puts a new executive team in place. The much-anticipated deal, announced in August, marks a significant move […]

Barbican’s Jackie Boughton has been appointed as the new Director of Commercial following nearly ten years as the venue’s Head of Business Events, the last year of which has seen her working as acting Director of Commercial. The Barbican’s Chief Executive Officer, Claire Spencer, commented: “Jackie has been leading the way as Head of Business […]

The eagerly awaited F1 DRIVE – London experience – the first in the world – is being built under a world renowned North London football stadium in partnership with Formula 1® and Tottenham Hotspur who are pleased to share the latest details on its impending launch. The world’s first in-stadium F1 karting facility will be […]

Twickenham Stadium, the home of England rugby, has further underlined its sustainability credentials with the receipt of another accreditation, this time from Greengage through its ECOsmart initiative. The venue achieved Gold Standard from ECOsmart, with the accreditation joining other endorsements of the venue’s commitment to sustainable events, including, BS20121, ISO14001, and its own commitment to […]

The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community – has signed a three-year deal to remain at ExCeL London until 2026. The two-day event, co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show, brings the business meetings and events industry together for connection, learning and networking, and has […]

The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to make unforgettable memories with your colleagues and friends this Christmas at Best Parties Ever. With the year drawing to a close, there’s no better way to celebrate and reward your hardworking staff for their dedication throughout the year. Our Christmas parties are the perfect blend […]

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues has just welcomed  Weston Park as its first exclusive hire venue in Shropshire into its membership. The consortium which has 48 independent venues in its portfolio prides itself on the diversity of its membership, representing many of the leading UK venues for conferences, meetings, […]

The countdown has begun… Christmas is literally just around the corner and that can only mean that PAs and EAs are busy planning company Christmas parties and sourcing venues, entertainers and suitable gifts for clients and colleagues. We’ve put together a helpful guide of great Christmas party venue options, and even included two brilliant agencies […]

The Meetings Show’s portfolio marketing director, Alex Softley, has secured a coveted place in micebook’s Power 50: Green Champions. His name now appears alongside an elite group of industry professionals who have been recognised for devoting their time, passion and energy to making a positive impact on the planet. Alex’s determination to drive positive change […]

From MVPs to VIPs, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was made to deliver extraordinary experiences. The stadium and its events team are forever looking at ways to deliver even more. There is still time to book a date in December… Very few venues in the UK boast the experiences the North London club offers. Think of the […]

From frightfully good film screenings and wine tastings fit for witches and wizards alike, to creepy canine events and twisted tango brunches, Gaucho’s series of spooktacular events has you covered this Halloween. Monster Mutts Doggy Sundays Gaucho Hampstead – 1st October Get ready for Howl-loween this year at Monster Mutts – a chance for dogs […]

Athena, the iconic Art Deco events venue in Leicester’s vibrant cultural quarter, has conducted new research shedding light on the top priorities of sports event organisers.  The research revealed that flexibility is the key priority for sports event organisers, who also place a high value on independent venues and in-house teams.   Planners highlighted the […]

The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference, and we turn it into the extraordinary. An event where employees or delegates will talk about for years to come.  The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with […]