venues

What is it like to live the high life? I had the opportunity to get a taste of it at the Go Native serviced apartments Christmas party at the company’s luxurious Mayfair property. The event took place at the building’s penthouse suite, (pictured) a two-bedroom flat that dwarfs my own tiny accommodation. Each room has an en suite bathroom, one…

Many exhibitors used this year’s Meetings Show as an opportunity to present their new offerings to the corporate market. We’ve put together a selection of our favourites Belfast Waterfront (pictured)Northern Ireland’s only purpose-built conference centre gave visitors a closer look at the £25.9 million expansion that was announced earlier this year. Set to open in 2016, the facilities will provide…

Here’s some food for thought: what do you get when you give simple ingredients to a talented, Michelin-starred chef? The answer is a selection of utterly divine dishes, a few of which I sampled last night at the PA Life Club networking event at Anthony Demetre’s Arbutus restaurant in glorious Soho. The venue is small, cosy and classy. The staff…

The Royal Berkshire features beautifully refurbished meeting rooms with the latest technology, overlooking wonderfully landscaped gardens and flooded with natural daylight. Nestled in the heart of the Berkshire countryside only 13 miles from London’s Heathrow Airport, the venue is the perfect location for conferences, meetings, training, team building and much more. As a dedicated exclusive venue, the Royal Berkshire has…

Royal Caribbean’s fleet of 23 ships sails to more than 240 destinations worldwide. With journeys ranging from a three-night mini-cruise that allows passengers to enjoy the historical city of Bruges to a seven-night trip around the breathtaking sites of Alaska, the cruise company can provide memorable experiences for all kinds of corporate events. Each ship features state-of-the-art conference facilities, as…

All work and no play makes Penelope a cranky girl. I cannot tell a lie, sometimes I really need to get out and have a bit of fun. I was invited to the Namco Funscape showcase last night and it was my chance to roll up my sleeves and kick off my heels. The venue is located right in the…

Centrally located, with facilities in London’s zones one and two, Events & Hospitality QM offers more than 100 venues for external hire at four sites throughout the capital. Queen Mary’s Mile End campus, bordering Regent’s Canal, is conveniently located two stops from the City’s Liverpool Street station and one from Stratford, home to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the…

Mr P likes to have a trick or two up his sleeve so he can cater to all of his clients and it’s almost always down to me to suggest some new hospitality options. What better way to impress music fans than with an exclusive suite at the O2 Arena? I was asked to come along and see the new…

Whether it’s to entertain clients, reward staff, or launch a new product, the choice of venue plays a critical role in your event’s success. Kathy Davies provides some invaluable advice on how to bring your space to life Establishing your budgetBig-ticket items such as venue hire, catering and transport will dominate your budget, so it’s important to establish from the…

Fanhams Hall is a dedicated business venue that offers wonderfully flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, training and team building. Nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside just outside Ware, the property is a member of Exclusive Hotels and Venues and is truly unique not only in appearance, but in service delivery and the magic ingredient of fun. The hotel is a beautiful…

I do like to get my glad rags on of an evening, so I was delighted to be invited to attend the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Business Travel Journalism Awards at the spectacular Magazine Restaurant located inside the Serpentine Sackler Gallery. The evening started off with some delicious sushi-style canapés, which went down a treat with a few glasses of the…

Where did 2014 go? It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. Of course, that means I need to start buying gifts for all of Mr P’s clients. Luckily, I was invited to the Harrods winter showcase event at the Bulgari Hotel to get all the details of the luxury company’s best seasonal hampers. The Bulgari is…

Party planning can be a thankless task, with colleagues slow to offer any real help, but quick to complain if everything is not how they envisioned it should be. With this in mind, event specialist at Chillisauce Rachael Farrington says organisation is the key to ensuring that your Christmas party is memorable for all the right reasons. Set the dateThink…

So your boss has asked you to book an interesting location for your company’s next function? PA Life takes a look at some of the options available around the UK to help you organise a memorable corporate event Stanbrook Abbey (pictured)Callow End, Worcestershire WR2 4TYamazingvenues.co.uk/venues/stanbook-abbey/ discover-stanbrook-abbey/Spaces available: The abbey features 14 recently refurbished function rooms, with spaces such as the…

Have you been tasked with planning your company’s Christmas party this year? Stuck for inspiration on themes, catering, or venues? Help is at hand with the launch of the latest edition of the PA Life Party Planning Guide. Featuring 60 pages of suppliers who can help with food, drink, themes, furnishings and those little finishing touches to help your party…