The growth of home and hybrid working in recent years has reinforced the importance of team building. Companies are experiencing a real need to bring people together in a way that forges meaningful connections and strengthens their ability to work effectively together on a more remote basis. And yet, in the current financial climate PAs are often having to trim…
read moreSpain is rarely out of the top ten of global meetings and events destinations. It currently holds the second spot of top-performing global destinations for association meetings, according to the latest International Congress and Convention Association report. Here is a summary on the five best Spanish cities for meetings and events. And it’s for good reason. Colourful and cultural, Spain has…
read moreAspects, the dedicated events space at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, has been named the national ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ by VisitEngland during a prestigious awards ceremony on 7 June. The state-of-the-art, flexible events facility, with a capacity for functions of up to 500 guests, offers spectacular and inspirational views of the memorials, gardens and woodlands located…
read moreCenter Parcs Conferences & Events delivers unforgettable corporate events at two UK locations: Sherwood Forest and Woburn Forest. Step out of the hustle and bustle, immerse yourself in nature and leave feeling reconnected and recharged. The Venue at Woburn Forest is an hour away from London, but a world away from the city. Set in 300 acres of gently sloping…
read moreAn intimate wedding shot was the Overall Winner at the ninth edition of Off to Work Event Photography Awards 2023. The celebrations culminated in a highly enjoyable gallery viewing and awards ceremony at the stunning RIBA at 66 Portland Place in London on Monday 5th June before Off to Work Event Photography 2023 winners were announced. Some 200 event photographers and…
read morePA Life will be at The Meetings Show again this year as a media partner, come and find us at our stand E79. The show just over three weeks away now until the doors open on the June 28th for this two day expo, hope you have registered for your free delegate tickets. The show is a major meetings and…
read moreUK charity Hospitality Action invites the nation to put on their walking shoes this autumn and take part in Walk for Wellbeing, a nationwide movement to help promote health and wellbeing within the hospitality industry. Now in its 4th year, powered by UK hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com and Peoplebank, the charity’s annual walk is a fun,…
read moreOne of the great things about working in the events industry is the breadth of roles available, from venue finding and managing events on the agency side, to corporate, charity and association roles, as well as hotels, venues and tourism boards. No matter your skillset or passion, there’s a role to suit every personality, as demonstrated by this year’s Tomorrow’s…
read moreMEET Beyond London and Visit Reading Venue Showcase put on a fantastic venue showcase for PA Life Club on 18th and 19th of May. Despite spending less than 24 hours in Reading, we managed to visit some of the best venues in this capital town of Thames Valley. Reading is known as a business town and companies of all sizes…
read moreLONDON CHRISTMAS PARTY SHOW HABERDASHERS' HALL, CITY OF LONDON18-19 JULY The London Christmas Party Show is a must-attend show for event agents and corporate event bookers. The festive fun atmosphere and over 100 best venues and suppliers exhibiting at the show will leave visitors inspired and equipped with the latest news and knowledge. All of this can be put to…
read moreAfter something a little different for your summer work do this year? How does karaoke for your summer social sound? You can book a two hour private room at Lucky Voice and really let your team cut loose. Venues are located in Soho, Islington, Holborn and Brighton, plus the newest edition in Liverpool Street – all open 7 days a…
read moreIn this exclusive interview, PA Life talked to Christine Wassell, Area Director of Meeting & Events for UK, Ireland & Western Europe at Radisson Hotel Group talks about its real-time, instant online booking platform – Book It Easy. We focused on covering how the platform can help our audience of PAs, EAs and other business support professionals, all of whom…
read moreThe Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry, has unveiled details of its revamped education programme for this year’s show, which takes place at ExCeL London on 28-29 June. The new look line up will inform, inspire, and empower visitors to think differently, connect differently, plan differently, and live differently. The Meetings Show revamped its…
read moreKeeping on top of all the latest hotel and venue developments and event suppliers can feel like a full-time job in itself for EAs and PAs who book events as part of their role. That’s why The Meetings Show 2023 is encouraging you to #TakeTheTime to attend this year’s show, which returns to ExCeL London 28-29 June. Save time and…
read moreRuthie Coverdale, venue and special events manager at Royal Horticultural Halls writes about how PAs and EAs can successfully mitigate against train strikes and other unexpected eventualities. With the events and hospitality industries still feeling raw after the last two years and with another set of strikes on the way, venues, suppliers and organisers clearly need to be flexible. Blue…
read moreDaniela Corizza, PA to the MD at Blue Diamond, one of the UK’s largest garden centre retail groups, reflects on the challenges and successes of organising an awards event for 650 employees. Every March, Blue Diamond hosts an event to celebrate the achievements of the business and its workforce. “It’s an opportunity for us to give back and reward our…
read moreLondon’s leading sustainable events venue 15Hatfields has further extended its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by hosting its first 100% palm oil free event. Created for Convenzis Education for their annual National MAT Awards 2023, which celebrates the achievements of multi academy trusts, the dinner for 150 followed three years of painstaking work as 15Hatfields strives to become…
read moreOne Birdcage Walk is a fantastic conference venue, providing an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their brand, share knowledge, and grow their network. That is why we offer outstanding facilities, state-of-the-art AV equipment and dedicated support staff to ensure every event runs smoothly. In the centre of Westminster, not far from the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Buckingham…
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