Twickenham Stadium, the Home of England Rugby and one of London’s premier conference and event venues, is excited to announce a significant renovation of its iconic Grand Slam room. The Grand Slam room, renowned for hosting product launches, mini expos, and meetings, will be completed in October, providing an even more versatile and accommodating experience for all types of events,…
read moreThis month, MEET Beyond London focuses on Berkshire, the county just west of London known for its rich history, scenic beauty, and excellent transport links to the city. The most recent announcement for Berkshire is the completion of Shinfield Studios in June, marking the county’s emerging prominence in the film and television industry. Reading and the Royal Borough of Windsor…
read moreA group of PA Life Club members joined the events and marketing team of Open House on Friday June 28th for a wonderful day of great hospitality at The Broadcaster and The Lighterman, both beautiful and contemporary London venues. The day started with a warm welcome by Tanya Billey and Robyn Bishop from the events and marketing team over coffee…
read morePA Life Club members were invited to experienced the best of the Experimental Group’s three Covent Garden venues in central London on June 27th. Our evening started early in French style with a refined wine tasting at Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels (CVS) in Seven Dials. The three wines selected for us were paired perfectly, with canapes, and lovely fresh oysters to…
read moreThe mood of the nation seems positive since the recent general election results were confirmed. A huge rise in people organising parties is a firm indicator of this optimism. The fact that England made it to the EURO Final last night might have played its part too. Togather, the UK’s largest events booking platform, has reported a 30% rise in…
read morePlease don’t be put off by the headline! Yes, we did mention the C word in the middle of July. If you want to give your team the full unrivalled party experience at their Christmas event this year, then the time to start planning it is now with the help of these steps to take in July for a great…
read moreArena Racing Company (ARC), the UK’s largest racecourse group, is witnessing a shortening lead times for events across the group’s 21 venues. The shortening of booking schedules reverses behaviour trends from the back end of 2023 and is specific to the summer party and conference sectors, which have seen year-on-year reductions of up to 22% in lead times, as of…
read moreWe are thrilled to invite you on a journey through the exquisite world of the Grand Hotel Birmingham, where luxury meets sophistication in the heart of the bustling city. Nestled in the vibrant streets of the city, your stay at Grand Hotel Birmingham, a distinguished hotel that stands as a beacon of elegance and charm, will offer a haven of…
read moreThe Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector is supported by the UK…
read moreSpecialist events and hospitality teams from over 50 football, rugby and cricket venues across the UK have joined together to recognise and celebrate their ‘off the pitch’ successes at The Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards 2024, hosted at Elland Road, home to Leeds United FC. The event welcomed over 500 guests attending to represent their teams in conference and events, matchday…
read moreThe sun’s out (sometimes), spirits are high, the Euros are on, and your boss just dropped a bombshell: an summer office party – next week! Don’t sweat it, PA Life reader. Here’s your survival guide to throwing a last-minute summer shindig that will have everyone soaking up the fun (without you breaking a sweat)…. Time is of the Essence: Prioritise…
read moreWith the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell (pictured, above), the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote… No matter who is elected on the 4 July, it’s essential that the government takes a long-term approach to help increase the business meetings…
read moreMore than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme. More than 35 sessions on…
read moreShort-term awareness campaigns such as Plastic Free July can really help businesses and individuals re-evaluate their relationship with single use plastic and other forms of non-recyclable waste. But we need much more from businesses if we are to achieve net-zero in the events industry by 2050. There are already great businesses striving to go that step further and implement year-round…
read moreThe 10th anniversary edition of the London Christmas Party Show is just three weeks away! Mark your calendars for Tuesday 16th July (4pm – 8pm) & Wednesday 17th July (8:30am – 5pm) and join us Freemasons’ Hall, conveniently located near Holborn or Covent Garden Station. Register for here today This year promises to be the biggest and best yet, with…
read moreLONDON CHRISTMAS PARTY SHOW 2024 FREEMASONS' HALL, LONDON16-17 JULY The London Christmas Party Show, organised by boutique London event management agency, Story Events, is an award-winning exhibition that brings together a mix of the UK’s best Christmas venues and event suppliers with hundreds of event bookers. It’s a must-attend event for PAs and EAs looking not only for inspiration for…
read moreVenues of Excellence, the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, is proud to announce that 5-star exclusive Scottish venue Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort has joined its collection of outstanding conference and events venues, adding another fantastic independent Scottish venue to its membership. Prepare to be impressed by the exclusive Scottish venue Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort…
read moreThe Meetings Show, which took place 19 and 20 June, was once again the stage for exciting announcements and launches of innovative products and services. One such example is the partnership of Lime Venue Portfolio and Stress Matters who launched a new Neurodiversity Toolkit on the second day of the show. The guide has been created using the expertise of…
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