Thursday 26th March 2020, Senate House, University of LondonTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEAcademic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK, and we have over 50 member venues.One thing that makes academic venues so different to their competition, is that they are often numerous types of venues in one location; universities are often spread across huge…
read moreSearcys has bolstered its leadership team as it prepares for 2020 with a focus on upskilling staff and promoting internally via its School of Service initiative.Specifically, as part of its ongoing hospitality strategy, the company has sought to strengthen its meetings and events business, which it says experienced significant growth over 2018 and 2019.As such, it has appointed Allan Heard…
read moreBritish restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has posted a successful 2019, hosting over 15,000 commercial events across its portfolio and over 380,000 guests across the restaurants and bars.Those numbers have led to a reported revenue increase of 17.5% from 2018, with like-for-like contributing 6.7% of the total revenue growth.In turn, this has led to an employee increase of 14%, including offering…
read moreLondon event management company Merlin Events says it has completed the most successful 12 months in its history while serving 9,806 Christmas dinners, 13,598 bottles of beer, plus 2,150 bottles of festive fizz. “2019 was a fantastic year seeing a huge number of events held across all five of our iconic venues,” said Head of Events, Matt Worthington. “We pride ourselves on…
read moreMore speakers have been confirmed for our Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March.Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic.The latest confirmed speakers & talk topics are: Danny Bent,…
read moreThe first speakers have been confirmed for our Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March.Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic.The first speakers to be confirmed are: Heather Lishman,…
read moreBy Toby Heelis, CEO of EventopediaWe live in an era of digital transformation, with advancements in technology leaving no industry untouched. In events, we have seen plenty of tech developments in recent years, shaping the sector for the better. With benefits ranging from improved efficiency, accuracy, and a reduction of risk, to improvements in the attendees’ experience, tech has become an…
read moreThe Barbican’s strategy to use Cinemas 2 and 3 as conference venues as well as cinemas has helped Barbican Business Events achieve its 2019/20 financial target in just nine months. The new spaces, which have been particularly popular with last minute bookers each have a capacity of 150, the latest AV equipment and private registration, food and beverage areas.To date the…
read moreRegister today for our exclusive Meet Up networking event at Academic Venue Solutions Showcase 2020 on Thursday 26th March.Join us at Senate House to network with over 30 of the UK’s best academic venues to host your meetings, conferences, events and unique occasions. For every type of event, #itsacademic.Academic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK,…
read moreBy Robin Parker, General Manager, Church House WestminsterLike many venues, hotels and probably most other businesses, we spend a lot of time thinking about corporate gifts. These are the branded items designed to be a constant subliminal reminder of your company and the high value it places on its clients who are the lucky recipients of these much sought-after items.In…
read moreBritish restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has announced a new sommelier training initiative for 2020, focusing on non-alcoholic pairings to match with lunch and dinner menus.The company cites research suggests that more consumers are drinking no and low ABV drinks, seeing a £22.4 million growth with a reported 20.4% of consumers now opting for a teetotal lifestyle*.61% of drinkers** are…
read moreYvonne Reay-Scott, Executive Assistant at construction development giant Mount Anvil, discusses an ambitious event she held earlier this year for both colleagues and family – and offers some invaluable advice for any Assistants tasked with the same project…Tell us about the brief you were given.The brief was to organise a summer event for colleagues and families – the challenge was…
read moreSeminars for the PA Show are now available to book, with a mix of free and paid for streams, the CPD accredited PA Show educational programme offers an unrivalled breadth of opportunities for development and knowledge. The programme consists of 7 theatres of content including The Wellness Theatre, Key Skills Theatre, Personal Development Theatre, Evolution Theatre, VA Conference and Event…
read moreThursday 26th March 2020, Senate House, University of LondonAcademic Venues Solutions is an association for Academic Venues throughout the UK, and we have over 50 member venues.One thing that makes academic venues so different to their competition, is that they are often numerous types of venues in one location; universities are often spread across huge rural campus or city centres and might…
read moreGloucester Rugby saw 58% increase in bookings for Christmas parties across its 2019 winter season, with 80% coming from new clients.The club says this was a direct result of changes in Gloucester Rugby’s sales strategy and positioning of the Conference & Events business. Over the last year, Gloucester Rugby has focused on increasing the professionalism of the venue’s sales processes, whilst…
read moreTime is running out to secure your complimentary ticket for the next London Summer Event Show. Taking place in just 2 weeks time (Wednesday 22nd January) at city venue, Banking Hall, we’ve heard it is going to be a sizzler of an event…WHAT’S AT THE SHOW?Over 150 event venues and suppliersA full seminar programmeCreativity workshopsComplimentary food and drinkAmazing prizes and more…SHOW THEMEThis year’s Show Theme is ‘Summer Olympics’ inspired…
read moreIn the spirit of this year’s Confex theme of immersive events, we are inviting you to not just to ‘visit’ but to get stuck in and really take part in International Confex 2020 on 25th & 26th February at ExCeL London.With the topics of Speak, Meet, Debate, Network, Enjoy and Learn there are opportunities for every #eventprof to immerse themselves…
read moreMake 2020 the year you bolster your business by engaging with PA Life’s influential readers, in print, online and in person.PA Life is read by some of the UK’s most senior PAs and EAs via the bi-monthly print magazine, the twice-weekly digital newsletter and the website.PA Life covers the issues that matter most to this influential audience, and our features…
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