While you may be experienced at organising meetings and booking venues in locations you’re familiar with, it can be daunting when asked to organise an event overseas. Jo Egan is on hand to help you out Travel logistics When you are planning a meeting overseas it goes without saying that there will be some international travel involved and you should…
read moreYou must remember that epic film Out of Africa with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford – amazing scenery and lots of smouldering glances between the two leads. It was more a case of into Africa when I went along to the PA Life Club’s latest event last week at an amazing venue called Shaka Zulu in Camden. It’s one of…
read moreIn a world where cooking food is an art form, restaurants need to impress on multiple fronts – having a great menu isn’t enough anymore and this is giving rise to trendy venues where the décor is as important as the dishes, writes Molly Dyson. Luckily for the City, places such as Forge are becoming the norm. Its unique steam…
read moreWhen your job requires you to spend long hours sitting at a desk, physical exercise and a balanced diet are both essential to keep you healthy. PA Life has some great ways to get everybody at work involved in keeping fit We all know that keeping fit has multiple benefits for our general wellbeing. Working out has been clinically proven…
read moreI have been truly spoiled by the PA Life Club lately, first with a dinner at One Moorgate Place and now another fabulous meal, this time featuring delicious Indian food at the very posh Moti Mahal. We started the evening with a lovely, refreshing elderflower and champers cocktail while we chatted away about work and everything in between. Before long,…
read moreLondon’s liveries are among the city’s oldest and grandest venues and provide a historic backdrop for corporate events. PA Life goes on a tour of some of these iconic properties How to get the most out of the city’s historic venuesThe most important thing is to start your search and book the venue early, as some halls are very popular…
read moreFunky new venues are all very well, but sometimes it’s nice to go to a place that has a bit of character. That’s why I was very pleased to accept an invitation to the PA Life Club’s dinner at the impressive One Moorgate Place. Conveniently located by Moorgate tube and within easy walking distance of Liverpool Street, this striking Grade…
read moreSopwell House in St Albans, Hertfordshire recently acted as the host location for a one-day training session and three-day conference event for Britvic Soft Drinks. The venue is the winner of the 2015 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence in the Best for Meetings category. The event, which cost in excess of £75,000, saw 140 delegates get together at Sopwell…
read morePAs are such accomplished multi-taskers, they’re often asked to take on the planning of corporate hospitality events. Organising a day at the races or a sailing event sounds like fun, but there’s a lot of hard work that goes into making sure such occasions fully meet the company’s requirements. It can be hard to know just where to start, but…
read moreHaving the right kind of entertainment at your company’s function can mean a world of difference in terms of making it a memorable event, whether it’s a live band or a comedian. Here are some of PA Life’s favourite options The Vernon Sisters (pictured)Having performed more than 1,500 shows worldwide, these real-life sisters have the expertise to provide a great…
read moreSpending two days at Confex last week may have made some of you realise that trade shows are a bit of a black hole unless you roll up with an agenda. Marketing Manager at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre Roopi Woodall has three tips for coming away with armfuls of treats, knowledge and inspiration. • Venues throw a lot of…
read moreThe Goring (pictured) is one of those hotels that can justifiably be called “a bastion”, upholding civilised behaviour and impeccable good manners, writes Colette Doyle. Run by CEO Jeremy, who represents the fourth generation of the Goring family, this venerable property is a long-time favourite of the residents of nearby Buckingham Palace and can lay claim to being the first…
read moreLove was in the air this weekend thanks to that little holiday called Valentine’s Day. However, as the date drew near my partner and I struggled to come up with ideas for a romantic evening. Luckily, Merlin Events London came to the rescue with its one-off “Loved-Up” couples’ dinner at the famous Madame Tussauds. It’s not every day that a…
read moreWhen times are tight you may not be able to get travel suppliers to budge on price, but they may throw in extras if you put business their way, says Catherine Chetwynd As the recession recedes, are travel buyers fighting to keep prices down?They’re not all trying to get rates slashed, many are aiming for added value, giving suppliers the…
read moreSushi restaurants should no longer be perceived as in-and-out affairs where the dishes float past you on a constantly moving conveyor belt, writes Molly Dyson. Since the cuisine has become such a popular choice for the UK’s up-and-coming generation of creative business people, these establishments have turned into swanky modern venues. Uni is no exception, with its recessed lighting and…
read moreHave you ever passed a building numerous times and never suspected there’s an event venue inside? I discovered the Park Crescent Conference Centre last week at a PA Life networking event – it’s right next to Great Portland Street Station and across from Regent’s Park. The evening started as any should – with a glass of champagne and some delicious…
read more“Walking in the footsteps of giants” – if you’ve ever wondered what this phrase really means, then you clearly haven’t been fortunate enough to visit Abbey Road Studios yet. I was one of the lucky people to be invited along to this prestigious venue last week for a very special evening. The studios have played host to many great names…
read moreNEWS, PRIZES, OFFERS & IDEAS Bespoke design takes the cake Final Touch Cakes has more than 25 years’ experience of baking confections for everyone from the Royal Family to Radio 1. Its unique blend of bespoke designs and creative flair means the company can add your branding to any kind of cake for corporate events. Whether you have a company…
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