HR software provider Breathe has revealed the cost of poor company culture: a staggering £20.2 billion per year. The report, ‘The Culture Economy 2021’, has shown that almost a third (27%) of SME employees quit their job due to poor workplace culture, an increase of 6% from last year (21%). It found that 9 in 10 (87%) SME employers say…
read moreVenuedirectory.com says a series of significant international business wins has led it to increase its global business focus and to expand its team. The largest booking and data distribution service of venue information in the UK MICE industry has confirmed deals to supply its data to major companies based in the USA, Australia and Canada. This data provides solutions for…
read moreAfter nearly a year of Covid-enforced hiatus, one of the country’s most established event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has seen a renewed appetite for the booking of live events this year. Growth which has been spurred on by last week’s Government ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ announcement, and by the success of the vaccination programme. During January and February,…
read moreThe world’s first super boutique hotel will be the leading events venue in London due to its size, flexibility, capabilities and location. London is synonymous as being the preferred city in Europe for meetings and events and The Londoner, set on the south west corner of Leicester Square, is where the capital comes alive. Opening late spring, the hotel will offer a…
read moreFrom the 12th April outdoor attractions will reopen and hospitality venues will be able to make use of their outdoor spaces again. On LinkedIn we asked ‘what are you most looking forward to at this year’s summer party?’ 51% said socialising, 27% replied summer weather, 16% said BBQ and cocktails, while 6% responded other with suggestions including all of the above,…
read moreThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed the Prime Ministers’ clear consideration for the events sector in yesterday’s roadmap to reopening. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “Throughout the course of the pandemic we have been calling for greater recognition of the sector and so we welcome the clear inclusion of events within the roadmap. “The Government has provided a clear…
read moreAs the Institution of Engineering and Technology celebrates its 150-year anniversary this year, IET Venues is hailing the top inventions since the Institution’s inception that continue to shape the way we run events. The event industry has utilised every aspect of technology throughout its history, in a lot of ways pushing the boundaries of AV and tech products designed…
read moreThe UK’s leading venues and booking agents will come together this March for the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) first ever virtual edition in its award-winning Connect series. The event, now in its seventh year, provides a unique platform for business meetings and events industry professionals to engage and build relations with agents while giving parties the chance to gain useful…
read moreBy Polly Stobinski, Top Banana Venue finding requests tend to be one of those things that lands on your desk, normally at the last minute, and fills you with dread. It can be one of those jobs that you think at first will only take you a short amount of time, but after receiving endless emails from different venues, with…
read moreEveryone loves to attend summer parties and outdoor events. In today’s COVID-19, world, event regulations can change overnight. This means you need to be ready for whatever is thrown your way – including cancellation or rescheduling. And of course, it’s important that you make sure your guests understand the risks involved in attending your event, from both a safety and…
read moreThis week marked the beginning of February – and the start of Technology Month at PA Life, as we examine the solutions and techniques available to help us our professional lives During the pandemic, technology has never been more important, and – whether it’s navigating pro Zoom functions, sourcing new comms tools such as Slack and Discord, or onboarding new…
read moreBy Brijesh Vadukiya, tech activist and blogger The arrival of technology and its innovation has been very fruitful for people all over the world. Everyone, including businesses, have benefited from the evolution of technology and this will only continue in the future. Technological solutions have made things easier, comfortable and flexible. This has changed people’s mindset and they are always…
read moreFind a unique academic venue for your next event With over 35 years’ experience of matching event planners with amazing spaces, the specialists at Academic Venue Solutions understand your needs. Our friendly and passionate venue finding team won’t just help you to find the perfect venue, we’ll make sure you have everything you need for an exceptional event. If our…
read moreKaren is the PA to Andy Tookey, the Managing Partner of Baily Garner, a construction consultancy covering a majority of the UK with offices in both Eltham and Birmingham. PA Life spoke with Karen about how she secured her current position and her thoughts on PA Life Club… How did you get your current job? In 2007, one of the…
read moreRecently the news has been filled with venues offering their facilities to the NHS. In England, COVID-19 vaccines are being delivered from 206 hospital hubs, 1,200 local vaccination service sites and 50 vaccination centres located in large-scale venues, such as football stadiums. Here are just some of the venues who have opened their doors: Hampshire Court Hotel The Hampshire Court Hotel,…
read moreWarwick Conferences has been commended for its ‘outstanding approach to sustainability’ after achieving the prestigious ECOSmart Gold Status by Greengage Solutions. Receiving the gold award, Warwick Conferences demonstrated high standards of environmental sustainability. ECOSmart Gold Status is an industry standard accreditation, awarded to hotels and meeting venues that can demonstrate an eco-friendly approach in five key areas. Venues are judged…
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read more15Hatfields has scooped the first Platinum ECOsmart Venue Award for 2021, thanks to its ‘outstanding approach’ to environmental sustainability standards. Following a rigorous accreditation process, the South Bank events and conference venue impressed judges at Greengage Travel and Event Solutions with its extensive sustainability initiatives in five key areas; energy and water conservation, waste management and recycling, rooms and facilities,…
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