After a pandemic-enforced pause in 2021 and a virtual awards ceremony in 2020, the Off To Work Event Photography Awards have relaunched with a double-quick 2022 competition for images captured during both 2020 and 2021. Both professional and amateur photographers need to promptly review their portfolios though, as entries close on 31st July, with an awards event booked at No.4…
read moreButlin’s has launched a brand-new Chef Academy designed to train, coach and validate current team and new starters to the standard required to operate in all catering venues at its three resorts. The Butlin’s Chef Academy provides aspiring chefs the perfect platform to learn, grow and develop industry skills in a year-long programme that will serve as a platform for…
read moreOur recent PA Profile interview is with Anita Payne, Assistant at Pan European Equities at Schroders. She shares her top tips and insights from her role, and discusses the rapidly changing workplace, plus the need to look after the wellbeing of you and your team. What was your journey like into your career as a PA? I’ve worked for Schroders…
read moreI’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve had the pleasure of meeting…
read moreAgiito isn’t your traditional travel management company. We’re a team of creative minds, innovators and problem solvers. A UK specialist at heart, we can also work on a global scale for all your travel, meetings and events needs. We’re passionate about bringing people together in the safest and greenest way imaginable, while keeping an eye on the costs and making…
read moreEvery meeting starts with a venue. But where do you start? There’s a big difference between finding a venue that might be right for your event and finding the one that’s a perfect fit. There are lots of potentially suitable venues out there. Our starting point is always to understand the objectives of the meeting. From overall goals, to how…
read moreWe know it’s hard to think about Christmas when the sun is shining and the Aperol’s are flowing.. however, you’d be surprised to know that 60% of London venues are already booked up for company Christmas Parties. We know exactly how much work and effort it takes to pull of the ultimate party, but luckily, our team is here to…
read moreIt’s June, which means The Meetings Show is almost here and it’s time to start planning your visit. As the UK’s leading show for the meetings and events industry, it will be jam-packed with inspiration to help EAs and PAs exceed expectations and take their events to the next level. Taking place on 29-30 June at London ExCeL, this…
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read moreFrom a stunning glass orangery to one of England’s finest country houses, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers some unique event spaces. For an event as unique as you, Port Lympne offers a choice of spectacular venues to hire for an unforgettable occasion. The hotel and reserve’s variety of versatile, adaptable and beautiful private spaces are exquisitely designed and easy to…
read moreMain image: Tomorrow’s Talent winners 2020 and 2021 The Meetings Show’s Tomorrow’s Talent initiative champions talented newcomers to the industry and provides a platform for nurturing, mentoring and supporting the industry leaders of the future. To mark the 10th edition of The Meetings Show, we talked to this year’s cohort – 10 sharp, under-30s – to find out their thoughts…
read moreIf there’s one thing that living with Covid restrictions taught businesses, it’s the enormous value of face-to-face meetings. Marriott Bonvoy Events spoke to a wide range of UK businesses to ask about their meeting plans. What businesses want Over recent years there’s been an explosion of meeting options. Flexible co-working buildings, coffee shops and even bars have introduced daytime workspaces.…
read moreIn the Spring, Wickes celebrated its 50-year anniversary at Butlin’s Bognor Regis. The event brought together 500 Wickes team members from around the UK for a full-scale celebration—including an exhibition, plenary conference, daytime entertainment and gala dinner—taking advantage of the diverse venues Butlin’s offers. With exclusive hire, Wickes attendees were able to enjoy the whole resort, with accommodation, the fairground…
read moreCvent has acquired VenueDirectory from 1st of June 2022. VenueDirectory provides the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry. Founded in 1993, VenueDirectory offers an extensive special event venue inventory, enabling event planning agencies and corporate meeting planners to search for and select their preferred event venue. VenueDirectory offers additional sourcing solutions including a dynamic booking module…
read moreThe events industry is set to have one of the busiest summers yet, and as companies plan to make up for lost time after the past two years, staff party season is well and truly upon us. Navigating the UK’s notoriously unpredictable weather and trying to please a myriad of personality types, as well as dietary requirements, can make planning…
read moreFor PAs and event planners looking for eco-friendly places to stay or host events, it’s good to know that the Goodwood Hotel has just been nominated for a green UK business award. The award is timed well as Goodwood reveals its plans to become one of the most sustainable estates in the world. Goodwood is a unique sporting Estate set…
read moreAs corporate travel volumes return, business travel programmes have renewed focus on wellbeing and duty of care. TMCs can minimise organisational and personal risks to travellers, while helping reduce stress and anxiety levels on- the-move. Steve Banks, Chief Commercial Officer for Agiito, shares his tips to improve business traveller wellbeing for your organisation. 1. Know your travellers How mature is…
read moreEnhancing the Meeting Experience and Celebrating Being Together In Person with Marriott Bonvoy Events Although restrictions have lifted and meetings and events have returned to ‘normal’, the new era of home working and virtual meetings has given less desire and less need for delegates to attend in person. In fact, speaking to top UK meeting bookers, “getting people together” is…
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