The Meetings Show is set to deliver a week of business opportunities, education and networking when it opens for the fourth time on Tuesday next week. Here are some key facts about The Meetings Show 2016: There are 900 hosted buyers approved 57% of hosted buyers are from the UK More than 11,500 pre-booked appointments are expected to take place…
read moreAs the week comes to a close on this warm Friday afternoon, we’d like to look back at the 10 most-read article of the week. There’s lots of top tips and how-to advice pieces, PAs making headlines and venues to consider for your next event. 1. 5 ways to close a cover letter Sometimes your cover letter is the only…
read moreThe Conference and Hospitality Show (CHS) has reported a 48% increase in visitor attendance for the 2016 show. Hosted buyers increased by 35% and the total attendance figure increased by 66%. CHS, which is now in its seventh year, was held on 26 April at the first direct Arena, Leeds. The show is focused on bringing national and international venues…
read moreWith The Meetings Show opening in one week, time is running out to register for this must-attend event. Here are three of the reasons PAs should attend the exhibition. 1 Feed your mind: More than 80 specifically designed education sessions will run over the three days across 10 streams. Award-winning Marion Lowrence of The PA Hub has created another programme…
read moreDuty of care for staff is a top concern for businesses of all sizes booking taxis and private hire vehicles, says Roy Hughes, Director at One Transport and OT-24 Licensing, insurance and passenger safety have become hot topics in the ground transport industry. A trawl through recent headlines will alert you to that fact. Over the past two years, we’ve…
read moreThis Summer why not dine in the City with stunning views of the Thames, enjoy a pitch-side BBQ at Twickenham Stadium, indulge in a free Pimm’s reception at Regent’s Conference & Events, or simply relax in a roof-top garden on Great John Street with our June Outdoor Venues Top Picks. Dine in the City with spectacular river views Northbank is…
read moreThe Meetings Show will host more than 650 meetings industry exhibitors from around the world from 14-16 June, making it the largest show of its type in the UK. For many of the exhibitors The Meetings Show is their only face-to-face marketing platform in the UK, making it a unique opportunity for buyers to gather, learn and source new suppliers…
read moreIf you have yet to nominate yourself or a colleague for The London PA Awards, be sure to make your submission soon. Nominations close on 10 June, so don’t miss out. The London PA Awards are the brainchild of Amy Law, Director of Sales and Events at The Hippodrome. Having worked with countless PAs during her career she soon came to…
read morePA Life is pleased to announce its second annual Christmas Party will take place on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON, one of the capital’s most unique event venues. Following on from the success of last year’s party, the team is looking forward to welcoming PA Life Club members and readers to ICEBAR LONDON, officially the capital’s coolest bar. Home to…
read moreAn event organiser’s decision when looking at AV services is no longer driven by price, according to a survey carried out by Church House Westminster. The Westminster venue asked 87 of its clients what was important to them when choosing AV. The results reveal that only 34% base their decision on price, compared to 42% when Church House asked them…
read moreDiscover the most versatile, sophisticated and well-equipped venue in London. Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge offers rooms suitable for corporate events, exhibitions, training and special occasions. With an impressive 25 function suites, 60 syndicate rooms and the Great Hall fit for up to 1,000 delegates, each space offers an abundance of possibilities. When looking for a London conference venue, choose one…
read moreDiscover Eynsham Hall and book your summer meeting, enjoy a small and targeted meeting space at The Lensbury, or experience a four-star conference venue at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington with our May Conference Top Picks. Eynsham Hall – a unique venue in a central location. Book your summer meeting now and benefit from a special summer offer! Set…
read moreThe 2016 London Christmas Party Show took place on 4-5 May at central London event venue 8 Northumberland Avenue. The fifth show in Story Events’ seasonal-themed exhibition series saw 620 qualified event buyers and 62 exhibitors take part over its one-and-a-half-day run. Split again into an Event Agent’s Evening and Corporate Buyer’s Day format, the event registered a dramatic 24%…
read moreA must for PAs across the UK who organise meetings and events, registration for Robinson College’s first clic+ Club events are still open, with the first event taking place this Friday, 20 May 2016. clic+ is an event series for event organisers conceived and developed by Robinson College, Cambridge, one of the UK’s leading academic venues, and was founded on…
read moreOur friends at Top Banana present their top tips for organising a Christmas party to remember. A PA once told us that her new boss, the incoming CEO of the company, said to her: “I’m going to ask you to do a job that no-one will appreciate and no-one will thank you for. I need you to organise the Christmas…
read moreYou’re invited to join the PA Life team and fellow PAs at an exclusive networking event at Solent Forts on 18 May from 3pm-6.30pm. Located off the coast of Portsmouth, drop anchor in the Solent and experience genuinely unique venues at Solent Forts. Each of the three forts offers a distinct experience. We will meet at the Port Office for…
read moreThousands of PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers are preparing to visit next week’s office* – the UK’s biggest dedicated event for office support professionals. The popular two-day show taking place at London’s ExCeL on 11-12 May looks set for another record turnout, with more than 4,000 attendees expected. Pre-registered visitors include Office Executives from Pfizer, Harrods, Ministry of Defence,…
read moreIndependent charity Historic Royal Palaces has built on its existing relationship with The Luna Cinema, with the Tower of London now joining Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace on the list of venues hosting open-air film screenings this summer. The inaugural Tower of London season will see the landmark’s moat turned into an outdoor cinema where film fans will be…
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