The latest issue of PA Life is now available to read online. Inside you’ll find everything you need to plan the perfect Christmas party in our suppliers’ guide – think unique venues, tasty catering and even the ideal place to escape the winter blues. We also have an interview with Craig Harris, EA at Shelter and winner of the Pitman…
read moreThe Tower of London, one of six venues cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, has launched a new activity to attract team-building events and add a new dimension to its business events offering. The new activity – Tower Pursuits – has been designed in partnership with team-building expert Wildgoose and brings to life many famous features while also…
read moreIt has been announced that the inaugural Hire Space Awards are set to take place at Landing Forty Two at the Leadenhall Building on 24 October. The awards celebrate the best of the events industry by recognising and rewarding hard working, innovative and forward-thinking venues and event bookers from across the UK. The evening will draw 200 events industry professionals…
read moreThe Meetings Industry Associations (mia) has declared voting open for the upcoming miaList 2017. Announcing the shortlisted teams within the categories of top Booking Agent Team, Venue Team and Supplier Team, votes can be cast via the website. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of teams within the meetings and events industry, and they’ve been shortlisted by a panel of…
read moreWyboston Lakes has taken home the bronze award for Best Conference Venue under 300 at this year’s Conference Awards. Taking the awards into its eighth year, it celebrates innovation, teamwork and product development within the conference industry. As one of the most highly respected accolades in the conference and training sector, the recognition is highly regarded by the Wyboston Lakes…
read moreMolly Dyson heads to the outskirts of Reading for a slower pace at Wasing Park Located near the picturesque village of Aldermaston, just 45 minutes from London, lies the expanse of the Wasing Estate. Nestled among the land’s historic fishing lakes and farms is Wasing Park and its eclectic variety of event venues, complete with 26 individually designed en-suite guest…
read moreColliding Camden’s culture, art, great food, wine and cocktails, Gabeto brings a refreshing new take on contemporary brasserie dining. Gabeto caters for events from three to 300 people, from intimate dinners and large corporate gatherings to a hip and happening party crowd. An industrial-style feature staircase takes customers to the food-led, first-floor restaurant featuring high-level dining booths, eclectic retro furniture…
read moreThe experts at Beaufort House Chelsea explain why booking your company’s festive celebrations early is the best thing you can do this summer. “We will apologise now, as we know it’s still only summer, but the truth is it’s never too early to plan ahead for Christmas. After all, most people book their summer holidays more than six months in advance to…
read moreThe weather has pulled through for most of the country again, giving us the perfect way to end the week. Here at PA Life, we’re taking the afternoon off for a bit of fun in the sun with rounders in the park. Hopefully you’ll get the chance to go out and enjoy this perfect summer day too. Before we get…
read moreOrganising an event in the digital age can be a daunting task, and making the most of the various platforms from Twitter and LinkedIn to Snapchat and even WhatsApp can be overwhelming without preparation. Speaking with PA Life editor Molly Dyson at this year’s London Venues Summit, event organisers and social media specialists were brought together to discuss just how…
read moreThe Camden Dining Group, which runs the world famous Gilgamesh and Shaka Zulu in the heart of Camden Market, has announced its newest addition, Gabeto. Colliding Camden’s culture, art, great food, wine and cocktails, Gabeto (pictured above) is expected to bring a refreshing new take on contemporary brasserie dining. Gabeto caters for events from three to 300 people, from intimate…
read moreSailing company Viking Mariners has introduced a series of ‘Stay & Sail’ packages to encourage businesses to find their sea legs. Combining a day onboard a luxury yacht with an overnight stay at a boutique hotel, the Suffolk-based specialist is offering personalised events to encourage companies to learn about hospitality, leadership and team building for groups of between 10-80 people. Sailing…
read moreEvent organisers looking for a simple yet instantaneous result in their search for central London meeting spaces or private dining can now make bookings directly through 30 Euston Square’s website. The revolutionary new system provides greater flexibility and an immediate response, making it easier than ever to book the venue’s 18 modern ground-floor meeting rooms, as well as private dining…
read moreThe results of Venue Search London’s Christmas party survey have shown the latest trends amongst more than 250 corporate buyers inside the M25. Undertaken in partnership with The London Christmas Party Show, the survey showed that 93% of buyers have booked or had approval for their 2017 party, with 29% of buyers anticipating an increase in guest numbers. Last year,…
read moreIt’s been another busy week at PA Life HQ; we attended last Friday’s London PA Awards to help celebrate those PAs who were recognised for their hard work, then we stopped in to the launch of Dickie’s Bar at Corrigan’s Mayfair, followed by our own networking event at the new Ivy City Garden – a truly beautiful restaurant located just…
read moreAgency bookings have increased from 14 per cent to 28 per cent in the last 12 months at the Barbican, according to the venue. The Barbican is one of the world’s leading conference and international arts venues. Located in the City of London, it can hold meetings from 10-2,000 delegates in its concert hall, theatres, conference suites and boardrooms. Barbican…
read moreFarnham Castle Meeting and Conference Centre has become the latest venue to join Lime Venue Portfolio. The venue joins Hever Castle, Beaulieu and Hatfield House within the portfolio and gives event organisers a choice of historic venues across the South East. Farnham Castle has already established itself within the conference and training market, with its 11 meeting rooms supported by…
read moreAs The Meetings Show begins to draw to a close, there’s still plenty to do going into day three. Following on from the last two days of presentations, seminars and networking opportunities tackling subjects from dealing with agencies and guest speakers to understanding marketing and statistics. Keep an eye out while travelling across the event hall, as plenty of stands…
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