PA Life spoke to Shane Williams, Director of Sales at Gravity Max, home of exhilarating entertainment and events. Shane has been with the business over five years and has 15 years’ experience of working within the leisure and hospitality industry… Shane Williams Gravity Max is a high energy entertainment venue. What’s unique about it? Gravity Max, part of Gravity Active…
read moreWhat should PAs look for when booking the annual January reset venue? Landmark Space explains how its meeting rooms can help business leaders get off to a good start in 2024… Landmark: the best place to hold a January strategy meeting January is often an opportunity for business leaders to set priorities for the year, plan budgets, and focus on…
read moreFrom event planning to production, Hattie Mauleverer Events engages with both corporate and private clients, bringing the same commitment to creating and delivering impeccably planned, beautifully designed and superbly curated events that consistently exceed client expectations. From organising a party for 3,000 at the American Embassy in London, to an investors’ dinner at Bletchley Park, a Hattie Mauleverer Event is…
read moreBlue Monday this year will fall on Monday, January 15th. Rather than thinking of the gloom and doom it represents Blue Monday can be turned into an opportunity to offer wellbeing support to employees. Towergate Health & Protection has realised the potential of the day and is urging employers to turn this negative into something positive… What exactly is Blue…
read moreLONDON SUMMER EVENT SHOW 2024 Freemason's Hall, London 20th - 21st FEBRUARY The London Summer Event Show 2024 – 10th anniversary show will be a sparkly celebration with a ‘Glitter Gala’ theme. It will take place from 20-21 February at the Freemasons’ Hall.The London Summer Event Show, organised by boutique London event management agency Story Events, is an award-winning exhibition, bringing…
read moreTHE PA SHOW EXCEL LONDON28th - 29th FEBRUARY The PA Show is the largest expo for Executive Support Professionals in the UK, bringing together thousands of PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers with exhibitors from different industries who provide support and services for the corporate bookers audience.The show will take place the at ExCeL, London, on the 28th and 29th…
read moreKaraoke 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 (or £20 per person at…
read moreLet’s look at what some of London’s leading chefs predict for 2024 food and drink trends in the capital and no doubt spreading across the country in no time. Healthier eating and wellbeing are considered more, as is an increased consideration to sustainability in food choices including more plant based options on the menu. The whole dining experience is also…
read moreAs Assistants, versatility, awareness, and adaptability are key attributes that produce valuable insights in this period of change with technology and new ways of working. Jodie Mears, FInstAM, C-Suite Strategic Executive Assistant and a Co-host of The Crodie Files Podcast for all Administrative Professionals, shares invaluable advice on how to move forward in your Assistant career. While some Assistants may…
read moreThe Meetings Show are searching to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry, as it opens applications and the search begins for Tomorrow’s Talent to its 2024 programme. The final day for applications is on January 26th. The initiative, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners. This helps…
read morePA 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 destination and a truly multi-purpose…
read moreDestination Emirates Old Trafford hosted PA Life and our event organiser guests on a 24-hour whistle stop fam trip to see the fantastic venue and stadium, home to Lancashire Cricket Club. We also had a chance to visit a couple of great venues in Manchester city centre to add to the experience of this great capital of the North. The…
read moreWho would like to win a stay for 2 at Mollie’s Motel to bring much-needed cheer to the winter months? Mollie’s Motel is giving away one night’s stay for 2 in a double or twin room, on a B&B basis at either of its Bristol or Oxfordshire branch. HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning all…
read moreWith a background in hospitality and events, Filipe Borne joined Lucky Voice in 2019 as Head of Sales to lead the team responsible for reservations, event bookings and customer service. He did this whilst building close relationships with booking agents, third parties and corporate clients. Felipe has seen Lucky Voice to go from strength to strength, resulting in the company’s…
read moreA recent data study explores which are the best cities for international events by looking at travel with the best airport connectivity as well as best accommodation and other factors that are necessary. Two European cities top the list with Paris on the first place and Frankfurt taking the second spot. Shanghai, Dubai and Las Vegas also made it to the…
read moreBarbican’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 Events since she joined in…
read moreHosting events outdoors offers a multitude of benefits to our well-being that can enhance the overall event experience too. In our fast-paced lives and in the dynamic world of events, we often find ourselves rushing from one task to another. We often forget to pause, breathe, and truly connect with ourselves and the world around us. But as the sun…
read moreThe Eastside Rooms’ cost of living impact survey reveals that 83% of organisers saw an increase in event costs in the last year. In response 48% of organisers increased registration fees in 2023, whilst 51% of associations/not for profits and corporates have needed to seek different ways to balance the budget. That saving has come from reduced catering and AV,…
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