Travel and events solutions specialist Reed & Mackay has added meeting booking capability to its platform, providing fast access to thousands of covid-19 safe venues as companies return to in-person meetings. As companies move from office first to flexible working, they are navigating the challenges posed by a rapid return to in-person meetings against a backdrop of scaled back real estate. Reed & Mackay is…
read moreHere at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life – and now that there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel, we can start to turn our attention to live events once again (with virtual attendance options available to all too!). We’re busy updating our listing of…
read moreThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has had an “outstanding year” providing “real value to members”, despite the most challenging environment the sector has ever faced. Proudly recalling the successes of the year, which have seen the mia retain 91.54% of its members, Chair Steve Jones said at the association’s AGM: “I believe the membership levels have held up well because of the…
read moreVenue Lab (a Broadwick Group Company) has made two spaces available to hire for the very first time at two Central London WeWork locations. Presented in conjunction with WeWork, The Chapel at Aviation House (pictured) and 16th Floor at 10 York Road have been designed to strike the perfect balance between corporate and private event hire. Marrying Venue Lab’s extensive…
read moreIn our on-going series of articles talking to venues and event companies about the road back to live events and meetings, we speak to the team at IET London: Savoy Place about their options for virtual, hybrid and ‘in-person’ events… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We’re closely following the advice in the Government’s roadmap as…
read moreWith companies now planning their next big get together Russell Allen, Owner of Team Interactions specialist Fruitful, reveals how clients are thinking outside of the conference room box…. Over the last 18 months, across the nation, workers have spent lockdown sat WFH at their kitchen table or enjoying more time outside than they ever have done before. Now that temperatures…
read moreVisitor registration for IBTM Wired is now open, with the event taking place online from 28 June to 1 July 2021. During IBTM Wired, visitors will get access to 60 topical education sessions specifically designed to provide key insights and tangible learnings to support recovery post pandemic. The event also includes online access to the SMF (Singapore MICE Forum) x…
read moreWarwick Conferences has achieved the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation as it opens today (May 17th). Following the easing of restrictions, the venue is once again opening its indoor and outdoor facilities, welcoming back event organisers, delegates and staff. The accreditation demonstrates that the business is adhering to Government and Public Health Guidance. In line with this, stringent cleaning processes and safety…
read moreIn our on-going series speaking to venues and event companies about the return of live events, we catch up with Kate Dean, Marketing Manager at 116 Pall Mall… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We are currently already open for socially distanced meetings and intimate weddings, (as well as our lovely secluded terrace for food and…
read moreAs part of our series of articles looking at the re-opening of venues and events, we talk to IET London: Savoy Place… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We’re closely following the advice in the Government’s roadmap as well as our own internal COVID-19 health and safety protocols, so we’re currently open to host filming, and…
read moreAs PAs and corporate bookers look for event options and venues navigate the loosening of restrictions, PA Life looks at the options for events over the coming weeks. We speak to Elena Kruger at Church House Westminster about the demand for the venue’s live, hybrid and virtual options and the demand right now from bookers… When are you expecting your…
read morePA Life kicks off a series of articles speaking to venues and events specialists about opening up following the restrictions, and the demand they’re already seeing. First up, we speak to The Lowry Hotel’s General Manager Adrian Ellis, who is also the Chair of Manchester’s Hoteliers Association… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We are delighted…
read moreWith government restrictions due to end on the 21 June, more and more companies are looking to capitalise on the opportunity to get their employees or teams together for the first time in a long time. After an incredibly challenging 2020 and without the opportunity to reward staff at Christmas, many companies are viewing the summer months as the perfect…
read moreIt’s Events & Meetings Reboot month here on PA Life – and if post-lockdown events are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from venues and restaurants to conference AV and event management – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your…
read moreThe UK’s Covid vaccine roll-out continues at an impressive pace, scientists are predicting that we are heading for a certain level of herd immunity – and we can even get our hair done (thankfully!) now. So, it really feels like we are finally making some positive steps in our return to something like normality. It remains to be seen how…
read moreHere at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life – and now that there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel, we can start to turn our attention to live events once again (with virtual attendance options available to all too!). We’re busy updating our listing of…
read moreFollowing the Government announcements around a potential reopening for the meetings and events industry, Lime Venue Portfolio has announced its own overwhelming support for VisitBritain’s ‘Good to Go’ accreditation, with almost all of the group’s 80+ venues carrying either the accreditation or a regional variation of it. The Good to Go accreditation has been widely adopted by venues and suppliers…
read moreThe National Gallery has added to its collection of events spaces, with the launch of The Trafalgar Room, formerly known as the National Dining Room. As one of the venue’s long-standing approved suppliers for events, technical solutions specialist White Light (WL) will provide the AV services, as part of an exclusive partnership. The first-floor space can host capacities ranging from 20…
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