The first of the PA Life Masterclasses is due to take place next month, with headline sponsor Capita Travel and Events set to host the opening presentation. Taking place on March 13 at Skinners’ Hall in London from 1pm to 8pm, Sam Welch, director of proposition at Capita, will discuss how PAs can get what they need from a business…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Dirty desks and smelly lunches top list of office annoyances Workers have revealed their top ten bugbears when it comes to office annoyances, with dirty desks, coughing and sneezing and…
read moreAnna Walmsley, owner of DCM VIP Event Management in the South of France, reveals her top tips for companies looking to hold an overseas meet-up. More and more companies are reaping the rewards of taking their employees abroad for seminars, exercises, business or incentive trips. It is an attractive treat that will encourage employees or partners to achieve all sorts…
read moreThe London Summer Event Show saw record visitors attend the show last month, with an increase of corporate events buyers of 25%. It marked the fourth edition of the show, which took place on January 23 – 24 at Banking Hall, London, and the eighth event in organiser Story Events’ exhibition series. 2018’s show welcomed 905 unique event buyers over…
read moreAfter celebrating its 170th anniversary last year, Searcys honoured the very best of its teams at the Searcys Annual Awards in London on January 18 2018. The event allowed the company to present its greatest achievements to an audience of 150 guests, including catering managers, chefs and sales and marketing teams from 29 different venues. On the night, guest speaker…
read moreTake visitors on a trip beneath London Taking guests beneath the City of Westminster through a series of interconnected tunnels, the Churchill War Rooms are an opportunity to invite clients on a journey through history. The secret underground bunker was used as the nerve centre of British leadership by Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II, and visitors are…
read moreThe March/April issue of PA Life is on its way, so don’t miss your chance to get involved. With a key emphasis on summer, the issue will boast guides focusing on team building, where we will highlight a range of team-building activities suitable for indoors and out, and summer venues. Summer venues will encompass all outdoor spaces, summer parties and…
read moreStamford Bridge, home to Chelsea FC and one of London’s most iconic sporting venues, has launched the ultimate football screening experience for clients and their delegates. A premium screening package is available to book for England’s three group game matches at the FIFA World Cup in June 2018, providing the opportunity to watch the hotly anticipated games against the backdrop…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. How to beat Blue Monday Blue Monday, the third Monday of January is often touted as the most depressing day of the year, but it doesn’t have to be! The PA Life team have…
read moreThe next London Summer Event Show is only a few days away. Taking place next Wednesday 24th January at Banking Hall, it’s the perfect place to gain inspiration for your next event. This year’s event is bursting at the seams with great content, as well as over 100 event venues and suppliers, there is live entertainment, complimentary food and drink…
read moreInternational Confex is delighted to announce a new addition to the Confex portfolio with the launch of Confex Future Focus, which will take place on July 4th & 5th 2018 at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. Simon Farnfield, Event Director explains the rationale behind the launch, “The North, and North West of England in particular, is a hugely vibrant and innovative hub…
read moreREWARDS & INCENTIVES OCTOBER 17, 2018 ABOUT SPONSORSHIP ATTENDEES ATTENDEE BOOKING FORM VENUE ABOUT The next Masterclass is returning for Q4, taking place on Wednesday, October 17 at JJ Media Group’s Perseverance Works in Shoreditch. Kicking off from 12pm, and running on to 8pm, the day will start with an opening presentation by the headline sponsor. This will be followed by four roundtable discussions…
read moreAs we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. Have you played back to work bingo?The top diets for busy lives Emerging from the holiday period and into the new year with a full stomach, a sore head a mix of regret and…
read moreEvent organisers should prepare for larger venue opportunities over the next year if you’re willing to search outside of your regular locations, according to figures by Meetings Benchmark revealing an expected fall in rates for event spaces. Using figures from their MEETalytics report 2018, the specialist revealed that despite the expected increase in daily rates for London hiring, other parts…
read moreImpress clients or indulge colleagues and friends in the summer of 2018 at one of London’s most iconic sporting venues. Chelsea Football Club’s World Cup package includes unlimited drinks, a street food station and terrace access with amazing pitch views, from just £69 +VAT per person*. With the World Cup drawing more viewers than even the Olympic Games, it provides…
read moreFour out of ten (40 per cent) buyers are set to have bigger travel budgets in 2018, compared to 32 per cent 12 months ago. According to new research by the Business Travel Show, 49 per cent will have more to spend on air travel and accommodation, while 45 per cent expect to have more trips to manage next year.…
read moreRecognised as one of the biggest events of the year for PAs and EAs, Olympia London will welcome office* once again, and it’s set to boast more training sessions and suppliers than ever before. Jade Burke catches up with event director, Duncan Siegle, to find out what sets next year’s event apart from previous shows. After welcoming 5,520 unique visitors…
read moreJade Burke dines at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant Camden, to sample some of its diverse Italian delights after recently opening its doors in London’s Camden Town. With its eclectic mix of music venues, markets and restaurants, it seems fitting that Italian celebrity chef, Gino D’Acampo, has chosen Camden Town to house his latest restaurant. Dubbed ‘My Restaurant’, the eatery offers…
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