A new study of 313 European business travel managers by Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October) has revealed that over one -quarter (28%) of buyers have switched travel management companies (TMCs) over the last 12 months. A further 36% plan to move their business by summer 2022. When asked why they decided to change their TMC: 52%:…
read moreA delegate confidence survey conducted by Bramcote International and the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) amongst 350 association conference attendees has highlighted their confidence and attitudes towards attending future events. Key findings included:- An overwhelming 93% of respondents miss the networking, social interaction, and meeting people. 47% of respondents are happy to attend ‘in person’ events, this rises to 75% if the individual…
read moreExperience a taste of indulgence with a side of music as 116 Pall Mall launches its first ever afternoon tea, The Confectioner’s Afternoon Tea, on Saturday 18 September. Opening its doors to the public at the weekend for the first time, explore the history and opulence of one of Pall Mall’s most prestigious venues, before tucking into a host of…
read moreImperial War Museums (IWM) has completed its membership of Lime Venue Portfolio with the addition of IWM London ,which will join the four other branches (IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast). Imperial War Museum London has been one of the most visually arresting and popular venues in the London events scene for some time and offers…
read moreWestminster Venue Collection has welcomed Westminster Boating Base as its newest member venue. After an incredibly challenging year for the events industry, the collection of London venues is witnessing a steady growth in enquiries from both event planners and prospective new member venues. Joining the consortium, Westminster Boating Base is a unique, spacious venue with unparalleled views across the Thames, located in the…
read moreTourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP will be supporting a return to in-person events as he officially opens The Meetings Show which takes place at ExCeL London on September 30th and October 1st. The Mid Worcestershire MP will welcome attendees to the UK’s leading show that brings together the events, meetings and incentives industry to source, learn and network on Thursday 30 September…
read moreManchester’s innovative entertainment and dining hub, Escape to Freight Island, have added their support to an exclusive PA experience in Manchester on September 21st and 22nd. They join the event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation, Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life, in hosting up to 50 PAs with an exclusive showcase of the city. Free overnight accommodation will be provided…
read moreTaylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase… One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an exclusive PA showcase on September 21st…
read moreThe Meetings Show, the UK’s leading show for the meetings, events and incentives community, returns later this month when it will be delivered live at ExCeL London and virtually. Taking place on 30 September and 1 October, EAs and PAs will have the chance to meet with the show’s extensive exhibitor line-up to find out about the best location and…
read moreBy Robin Figg, Vector Lighting & AV As human beings we like to socialise, since records began people from across the globe have gathered for sport, fun and more recently business. Face to face meetings are more important now than they have ever been, bringing staff and customers together. Vector Lighting & AV has for over 30 years seen our…
read moreFollowing on from a difficult 18 months, hosting a Christmas party may seem challenging. However, events remain possible with the help of the latest tech trends and a bit of Christmas spirit. It could still be the season to be jolly… In a pre-Covid world, event planning platform Eventbrite revealed that UK organisations were set to spend a whopping £955m…
read moreMore employers are turning to ‘silver medallists’ – or those who almost made the cut in previous hiring rounds – to fill resourcing needs, as demand for talent increases and skills shortages continue to plague businesses across the UK. That’s according to global provider of talent outsourcing and advisory services, AMS (formerly Alexander Mann Solutions). With the latest data from…
read moreJack Marczewski, Event Director of The Meetings Show (at ExCeL on September 30th & October 1st), discusses the steps event organisers can take to keep delegates safe at their meetings and events… In-person meetings and events in the UK have been on hold for over a year due to restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19. Now, as restrictions lift, many are…
read moreTaylor Lynn Corporation and Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, Team Up with PA Life in Manchester Event Showcase… One of the country’s top event organisers, Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, has joined forces with Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life to shine a spotlight on Manchester this autumn, with an exclusive PA showcase on September 21st…
read moreWithin the events industry, phasing back to a ‘new normal’ is key – and the Event Organisers Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: AV, Catering, Digital Marketing & Signage, Event Filming, Health & Safety, Badges, Convention Bureau, Unique Venues, Printing & Graphics, Pop Up / Display Systems and many more. DATE: 18th & 19th October VENUE: Cotswold Water…
read moreBritish restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed business and event venue, which…
read moreOffice romances and friendships could be on the rocks as workers continue to spend more time at home than in the office, with over a fifth (22%) of UK workers revealing that they met their partner or spouse at work and 78% making lasting personal relationships. That’s according to research conducted by VenueScanner among 1,000 office workers, which revealed that only…
read moreMandy Jennings (pictured), CEO at Venues of Excellence, shares top tips for selecting a venue for post pandemic conferences and events… As the Government lifts restrictions on the MICE sector, I would love to share my top tips to give you confidence and reassurance as you start planning your company events for 2021 and beyond. Number of delegates v available…
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