Organisers of the internationally acclaimed Sustainable Events Summit will be leading on a special session reflecting some of the recent findings from the summit at International Confex this year. The session will take place as part of the conference programme at the exhibition, which will see the biggest global gathering of event professionals in the UK. Last year the summit…
read morePA Life is proud to announce it is an official media partner of the Business Travel Show, taking place at Olympia London from 22-23 February. The Business Travel Show, held annually in London for more than 20 years, is Europe’s largest specialised exhibition and conference bringing together 7,730 European travel professionals. This long established and reputable event provides corporate travel…
read moreOn 24 & 25 January, central city venue the Banking Hall welcomed nearly 900 event buyers through its doors for the third edition of the London Summer Event Show, a boutique exhibition showcasing the best in summer event venues and suppliers. Organised by creative event agency Story Events, the exhibition was their most successful to date, reporting a 17% record…
read moreThe UK’s leading business energy comparison website Love Energy Savings has recently uncovered a bizarre range of strategies that businesses use in order to save a little money – and not all of them effective. With research from People Management showing that as many as half of workers have left a job because of a bad boss – it became…
read moreDe Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading – part of The Principal Hotel Company – has unveiled its new 1300 square metre 95-bedroom Executive Centre, which is part of the Estate’s wider phased refurbishment project, which will see many areas upgraded. Also offering 51 high-tech meeting rooms, De Vere Wokefield Estate seamlessly combines the modern facilities of the Executive Centre with…
read moreDo you organise events as part of your role? If so you should join 14,000 industry professionals who will cover 17,190 square metres of floor space at International Confex in their quest to run the perfect event. International Confex is the UK’s leading exhibition for organisers of both national and international events. Visitors can explore more than 350 venues, destinations…
read moreThe north of Portugal offers a stunning backdrop for corporate retreats and international events of any kind. Molly Dyson explores Porto and the Douro Valley Porto’s history stretches back thousands of years, with major events throughout the centuries carving out a rich heritage of hard work and pride in the region. In fact, the Portuguese say their country was born…
read moreThe Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) is being renamed and rebranded the ‘Scottish Event Campus’. The new name acknowledges that the venue has developed over a period of more than 30 years – with the Armadillo and The SSE Hydro added to the site. In addition, live entertainment has grown to become a significant part of the venue’s business,…
read moreIsobel Heaphy, Senior Events Executive at Kensington Palace and Kew Palace (cared for by independent charity Historic Royal Palaces) reveals her top tips for planning the perfect party at a palace Clear objectives What do you want your event to achieve – will it raise the profile of your business? Will it bring key clients and people together? Are you…
read moreVisitor registration and hosted buyer applications are now open for the Conference and Hospitality Show, taking place Tuesday, 4 April at first direct arena Leeds. The Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) is one of the UK’s leading events for venue finders, event organisers and PAs. Now in its eighth year, the show connects more than 200 national suppliers with over…
read moreSearcys, the iconic collection of restaurants, bars and venues, honoured staff across its portfolio at the inaugural Searcys Awards held at Inner Temple, London last night. The event marked the outstanding achievements of Searcys employees, and highlighted the dedication, care and compassion they show every day in the workplace. The nominations for the seven ‘Searcys Values Awards’ were submitted by…
read moreLiz Young, Head of Events at independent charity Historic Royal Palaces discusses her career and whether your path is planned or found I often get asked how I got to where I am now – how have I managed my career path and has it all been planned? Have I forged the path one step at a time or have…
read moreApplications for The Meetings Show hosted buyer programme are now open. The show will take place from 13-15 June at Olympia London and is now in its fifth edition. Buyers wishing to be part of the programme should visit the website to check qualification criteria before completing their application. Following a successful show in 2016, where UK hosted buyer numbers…
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read moreTV celebrity Alex Polizzi, also known as the Hotel Inspector, will be one of the main speakers at International Confex, taking place 1-2 March at Olympia London. The highly-respected hotel consultant and star of a series of prime-time programmes will deliver a talk on her experience working and advising the industry. Polizzi joins a stellar cast of high-profile personalities both…
read moreLord’s Cricket Ground today announces it will host the 2017 Long Room Legends of Sport event with England Rugby Head Coach Eddie Jones. The event on Thursday, 19 January will allow guests to get up close and personal with the popular Australian, who has enjoyed a successful first year as England Coach since taking over from Stuart Lancaster in November…
read moreOn Monday, 12 December event professionals from across the UK gave a resounding thumbs-up to the grand reveal of the Westminster Venue Collection’s new website and branding. Formerly known as The Westminster Collection, the consortium hosted a suitably festive showcase at Central Hall Westminster that saw members come together to unveil the new identity. After being the first to witness…
read moreIt has been quite the year for the world and it’s hard to believe it’s already almost over. We’ve had a fantastic year at PA Life, with a roster of successful events and some fabulous meet ups at brilliant venues. We’d like to thank all of our readers and partners for your support this year – without you we wouldn’t…
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