office* – the award-winning business event for executive office support professionals, has launched a new set of awards to recognise the outstanding brands and suppliers serving the UK’s office manager and PA community. PAs, EAs, VAs, and office managers are invited to vote for their favourite UK suppliers across ten categories – covering everything from business travel, venues and accommodation,…
read moreInternational Confex 2016 is fast approaching and with more than 1,000 companies accessible at the event this year, it is packed full of useful networking opportunities. This year the event will see brand new party suppliers with thousands of ideas for quirky venues and new destinations, ready to inspire and empower the event guru in you. including: Venuelior Montezumas Chocolates…
read moreMemorable experiences are vital to the success of any event. This has always been a key aspect for The PA Show – to create and deliver memorable experiences to empower and inspire, keeping PAs, EAs, executive secretaries and all other office professionals who fulfil the same role and responsibilities at the top of their game for the year ahead and…
read moreInternational Confex will be dominated by some of the biggest and most prestigious hotel, destination and venue brands in the world when the show opens on 2-3 March at Olympia London. Organisers are already looking forward to welcoming back destinations including Tourism Ireland, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Visit Belfast and NewcastleGateshead to the show. These will be complemented by up…
read moreWyboston Lakes is multi-faceted, yet a beautiful one-off, situated midway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes and set in 380 acres of rural countryside less than 1 hour from London. We have a golf course, spa, an award-winning restaurant and two training and conference venues making us the largest, privately owned business and leisure destination in northern Europe. Our dedicated venues…
read moreA perfectly cooked steak and a glass of deep, rich red wine; there are few pleasures in life more satisfying. And I say that with all due apology to the vegetarians out there. Yet, in the five years I’ve had the enviable task of writing about restaurants I’ve discovered that in this country, at least, it’s difficult to list venues…
read moreWoburn House, the professional venue in the heart of central London, has undergone a revitalising £2 million makeover. With a fresh new look and renewed benefits for guests, the revamp has seen all eight of its versatile rooms elegantly restyled and fitted with up-to-date AV systems. The refresh has also introduced a marvellous new catering company and extended opening hours.…
read moreThe world of elite sport has long understood how to equip the minds of individuals and teams with the required resilience and control to win against the best competition. Thanks to the Financial Times Corporate World Championships, (FTCWC) businesses can now benefit from this understanding too. The FTCWC is an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to benefit from elite psychological performance…
read moreHowever experienced you are at sourcing locations and organising your events, it can be extremely time consuming and frustrating going through the motions to find the right solution. At Worldspan, it’s what the team does all day, every day. They have more than 40 years’ experience in the UK, Europe and worldwide. They know “what’s new, what’s been refurbished and…
read moreYou’ve found the right meeting venue in the right place at the right cost. Paul Rowney, Director at Forum Events, gets down to some often-overlooked details. Some of these may seem unimportant, but if you don’t cover them, they could ruin your event. The meeting room: • How close is the venue entrance to your registration desk? If it’s a…
read moreThe London Summer Event Show is only a week away! Taking place on 20 January at Merchant Taylors’ Hall near Bank, it is a great place to meet with more than 150 of the newest event venues and suppliers on the market, helping inspire your next event. At the is year’s show, KERB street food will be offering visitors to…
read moreEvent organisers hosting events at The Gherkin, part of the Searcys’ Collection of Venues, will receive a complimentary bar tab on new bookings in January, February and March. The £1,500 (inc VAT) tab is available for drinks receptions (for up to 260 guests) or seated banquets (up to 140 guests) using levels 39 and 40 of the iconic building. “This…
read moreLet Spitfire Events entertain your clients, staff and friends and make it a memorable day for all of you. Spitfire Events will provide the personal touch, tailoring the day to suit your specific requirements. Every request and individual preference will be attended to assiduously. Choose your event and the team will organise an outstanding bespoke itinerary. They are also happy…
read moreLet venuefinder.com do the hard work for you when you need to find the perfect venue for your next event. With venuefinder, you can: • Find out the latest special offers from venuefinder’s member venues and bag yourself a great deal. • Take a tour of the venues from the comfort of your desk with the virtual tours gallery. Or,…
read moreLooking for something different? Try this! Driven by the demand for ‘out of the box’ team-building experiences, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy delivers unique survival experiences, designed to bring out the best in teams as they are placed in survival scenarios and made to work together to reach rescue. Is it too physical? Anything “Bear Grylls” might be perceived to…
read moreLooking for a great way to network and grow your list of supplier contacts? The PA Life Club already offers huge benefits for members and 2016 promises to be an exciting year. PA Life Club members receive many perks for a year’s membership, which will include: • Numerous venue show rounds • Multiple discounts and offers with Club partners •…
read moreYou’ve found the right meeting venue in the right place at the right cost. Paul Rowney, Director at Forum Events, gets down to some often-overlooked details. Some of these may seem unimportant, but if you don’t cover them, they could ruin your event. The meeting room:• How close is the venue entrance to your registration desk? If it’s a long…
read moreHowever experienced you are at sourcing locations and organising your events, it can be extremely time consuming and frustrating going through the motions to find the right solution. At Worldspan, it’s what the team does all day, every day. They have more than 40 years’ experience in the UK, Europe and worldwide. They know “what’s new, what’s been refurbished and…
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