Manchester Metropolitan University is located in the city centre, providing excellent public transport links.Its diverse space can accommodate a range of activities from small meetings to international conferences and events. World-class specialist facilities and academic expertise can add value to an event.The events team works with its academics, attracting business to the University and the city through their links with…
read moreTV psychologist Darren Stanton, AKA The Human Lie Detector, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 8th at the Tower Bridge Hilton in London.In his talk, entitled ‘To Be Honest With You‘, Stanton (pictured above, centre-right) will teach delegates how to accurately spot when others that are lying, plus just…
read moreInnovating at the boundaries of art and science, Science Gallery London is a vibrant new venue offering modern meeting rooms and event spaces in the heart of London Bridge.For truly unique events, enjoy summer in the city with Science Gallery London’s newly renovated Georgian courtyard, providing a memorable outdoor event space for 350 guests. Located on the first floor, with incredible…
read moreTime is running out to secure the remaining supplier stands and complimentary VIP delegate spaces at the London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 8th at the Tower Bridge Hilton London.The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings PAs and event organisers together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities.Over a full working day delegates will…
read moreRoehampton Venues SW15 on the edge of Richmond Park, South of Hammersmith Bridge and with close links from London Waterloo offers interchangeable conference space and a selection of modern and historic grade listed venues as well as a 30 bedroom hotel on site.With such a varied portfolio whatever the brief we believe we can tick all the boxes for venue…
read moreNearly 77 per cent of City venues are expecting an increase in revenue in the next 12 months, despite the apparent uncertainty caused by Brexit.A survey, carried out by London City Selection (LCS) – a consortium of city venues and suppliers – uncovered several other positive findings.Notably, that 70 per cent of respondents are optimistic about the coming year and…
read morePA Life will be focussing on Academic Venues throughout the month of March. It often falls to the PA or EA to organise events for their organisation, and academic venues often present a compelling and unique alternative to traditional venues and meetings spaces. The PA Life editorial desk will be having a key focus on academic venues throughout the whole of March, examining all…
read more150 delegates attended the event, bringing together the PAs for a day dedicated to their position within organisation. The first PA Forum Learning and Development Conference took place earlier this month to great success, with sessions covering the topic of ‘The ever-changing role of the PA’. The full day conference programme introduced a wealth of keynote speakers including Lara Morgan, Scentered;…
read more“Simple elements of other online industries – such as transparent pricing, live availability, and online payment systems – have yet to be perfected by the events industry,” said VenueScanner’s Rebecca Kelly. The events industry boasts a number of technological advancements, from mobile ticketing, QR scanners for business cards and sensors to track footfall, so why is event planning falling short?…
read moreTaking place on February 6 at the Victory Services Club in London, guests will get to meet with a selection of handpicked venues. It’s not too late to join PA Life and Venues of Excellence at its showcase event tomorrow in London. If you are an agency and are looking to get face-to-face with a selection of handpicked venues, then…
read moreTaking place on February 6 at the Victory Services Club, guests will get the chance to win an overnight stay at Woodland Grange or two weekend Grandstand tickets to the British Grand Prix in 2019. Are you looking to network with venues? Why not join PA Life and Venues of Excellence next month for a packed day of interacting with…
read moreFebruary 2019 will see Venues of Excellence launch an exclusive Showcase Event for agencies to attend. Taking place on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the Victory Services Club (VSC) in London, agencies will get the opportunity to network with venues, attend speaker sessions and an exhibition. Supported by PA Life and Hartsqaure, the day will also boast a continental breakfast in…
read morePA Life is thrilled to announce its latest media partnership with Academic Venues Solutions. As part of the agreement, PA Life will have a key presence at The Academic Venue Showcase in 2019, which will be returning to the ILEC Conference Centre, London, on March 19, 2019. Attendees will be able to benefit from 35 years of specialist academic venue…
read moreOctober 31 marks Halloween – an evening where ghosts and ghouls come out to play, but what venues across London play host to these mysterious figures? We take a look at some of the most haunted attractions for you to visit or treat your team to for a spooky evening. Hampton Court Palace There’s no doubt about it, Hampton Court…
read moreSquareMeal knows the busy lives of PAs and EAs; spending your time as efficiently as possible is a priority when you have a tremendous workload. At Venues + Events Live, their mission is to tackle that by making your life as an assistant just a little bit simpler. Your experience at Venues + Events Live will leave you full of…
read moreUnique venues have proven to be the most popular spaces for corporate event organisers, Lime Venue Portfolio has discovered in its second Unique and Unusual Venue Report. The report shows that it’s the corporate sector that now uses unique venues more than any other buyer group, making up 55 per cent of the market. This annual report is the second…
read moreA lengthy career in the hotel industry sparked Mandy Jennings’ passion for driving high standards in hospitality. Today, Jennings is executive director of sales and marketing consortium Venues of Excellence, which awards membership to high-quality conference, meeting and training venues across the UK How did you come across your current role? After working my way up the hotel sales career…
read moreWe all know that finding the ideal venue for a conference meeting, away day or summit can be a tasking process, with many factors coming into play from the location, its security and its recreation areas. That’s where Jillian Haslam, director of Help Yourself Associates, can offer some guidance. Kicking off the London Venues Summit today at the Hilton, Canary…
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