The International Women’s Day 2024 campaign United Nations theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we are creating a better world for everyone. PA Life is marking International Women’s Day 2024 by featuring outstanding female leaders in their filed. We talked to a number of MICE industry’s managers about inclusion and female leaders,…
read moreAnd that’s a wrap after two fantastic days at The PA Show ExCeL 2024. We hosted 16 amazing partners on our colourful beach-themed stand. It was buzzing in the most positive way with great conversations being had with lots of great PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. Our large 60 square metre prime location stand – right by the main…
read morePA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a fun and different way. Alex…
read moreIn the dynamic landscape of today’s corporate world, the significance of fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce cannot be overstated. Team-building events have emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to enhance collaboration, boost morale, and drive productivity. As we navigate the ever-evolving business terrain, several team-building trends are gaining prominence. Venues, such as Center Parcs – featured on our…
read moreIt’s less than a week to go and we are so excited to welcome you to the PA Life’s biggest ever stand at The PA Show on 28th and 29th February 2024. The Show is co-located with Confex and Event Production Show at ExCeL London so visitors get three shows with one pass… Our 59 square metre prime location stand…
read moreFounded in 2003, Evolution has more than 20 years’ experience planning, organising and delivering customer events across the world. Be it a major international conference or an exclusive meeting, a glitzy awards dinner or a Wow! incentive trip, our experts are here to help you from the very outset by taking care of your events from start to finish, and…
read morePA Life Club members enjoyed a wonderful evening on February 7th on their FAM Trip to 10 Union Street, hosted by Graysons – the hospitality partners of the venue. 20 of our members arrived for a 5pm start, ready to experience what this recently refurbished venue just minutes from London Bridge station has to offer to meetings and events hosts.…
read moreIn the events and conferences world, the push for sustainability has become a focal point for organisations striving to make a positive impact on business and the environment. As organisations recognise the significance of their ecological footprint, a shift towards greener practices extends to every facet of sales and operations—including great emphasis on finding ways to a greener venue and…
read moreFollowing a multi-million-pound refurbishment of The Venue at Woburn Forest, Center Parcs has now swung open the doors of The Venue at Sherwood Forest to reveal an even more ambitious transformation. Corporate Events Sales and Commercial Manager Julia Green shares her thoughts on what this £7 million investment means for conferences and events in the forest, and what’s next for…
read moreThe London Summer Event Show, organised by boutique London event management agency Story Events, is an award-winning exhibition, bringing together the UK’s top venues and event suppliers with London’s leading agencies and corporate event buyers. This year we are celebrating 10 years of London Summer Event Show. As the show reaches this significant milestone, with a dazzling celebration, we would…
read moreINTERNATIONAL CONFEX ExCeL London28th & 29th February International Confex 2024 will take place on February 28th and 29th, next to The PA Show at ExCeL London. This year’s event is set to offer more content than ever before. The focus is on providing the events industry communities with unparalleled levels of support and opportunity. International Confex 2024 positions itself at…
read moreTMCs like Agiito are key in helping PAs drive sustainable behaviours in business travel within their organisations. Dana Moore and Lone Konradsen from Agiito discuss how this can be put to practice. Booking in advance. Switching from road to rail. Choosing hotels with valid green credentials. All great examples of business travellers ‘doing the right thing’ to help their organisation…
read moreSustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the 2024 Sustainability Awards winners at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January. About the Greengage Sustainability Awards: Around 200 delegates attended the conference to learn about sustainability best practices from a line-up of speakers from organisations such as Silverstone, Inntel, EY, Clarity Business Travel, the Lamington Group and Thrust…
read moreOur Media Manager, Lucy Gallivan, hosted our recent PA Life Club FAM Trip to Cheltenham, alongside Meet in Cheltenham’s Corporate Partnerships Manager Tara Sanchez. Our Club members enjoyed luxurious venues, incredible food, cocktails and afternoon tea in a place you will never want to leave, and this pretty much sums up this wonderful experience in a nutshell… We started off…
read moreThe vibrant colours, rhythms, and flavours of Tamil culture took centre stage at Church House, Westminster, on January 15, 2024, as the community came together to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month. This event, organized by the Tamil Cultural Association, marked a splendid showcase of traditions, art, and unity. The event was held in the grand Assembly Hall, a stunning space designed…
read moreEight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector… With clear terms of reference and assigned chairs, the new focus groups provide a platform for mia members to engage and collaboratively explore innovative solutions to the industry’s current opportunities and challenges. mia peer groups represent…
read moreLooking for a new business location? New research by Flexioffices places Manchester, Portsmouth and Blackpool as the top UK business locations and great cities to consider… When businesses are searching for a new office location, they tend to underestimate the importance of that location being attractive to their employees. Neglecting this factor can lead to significant costs, including reduced productivity,…
read moreSilverstone Museum hosted PA Life Club members for a unforgettable Fam Trip. The museum – one of Graysons managed venues – is located within the iconic Silverstone Circuit and makes a truly impressive event and celebration space. 35 of our Club members arrived at Silverstone on Friday afternoon, January 12th, to experience what the museum can offer as an events…
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