With the end of the pandemic hopefully in sight, hotel stays for business and pleasure are back on the agenda. PA Life checked in to the Kings Arms Hotel Hampton Court for dinner and an overnight stay… Given its location, it’s no surprise that the Kings Arms is steeped in history. Though built in the Georgian […]
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CHECKING IN: The Kings Arms Hotel Hampton Court offers Georgian style in royal surroundings
No one brings it together like Agiito
By Agiito We’ve always been more than a TMC. Formerly, Capita Travel and Events and NYS, we are now ‘Agiito’: a single brand that unites our extensive experience, people, values, personality and culture. We’ve started a new chapter of our story. We’re the same award-winning company, the same creative thinkers and the same no-messing problem […]
ApartmentsOnline: The world’s best serviced apartments provider
ApartmentsOnline is a Business & Leisure accommodation specialist, committing to providing high quality serviced apartments and aparthotels, with exceptional value for money, to clients all around the world. Instant Booking System Live Rates and Exclusive Discounts Short/Long-Term Accommodations Dedicated Account Managers Business and Leisure Stays At ApartmentsOnline, we specialize only in apartment products, enabling us […]
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIER: HotelRes – Event and room booking service that moves with the times
HotelRes has been in operation since 1998. Their remit has always been to support corporate clients with their accommodation and event needs. Over the last 22 years the marketplace has changed massively and HotelRes as specialists have adapted their services to keep pace with new developments. Based in Cambridge, but operating globally, HotelRes offer clients […]
Bored? These are the top 50 things Brits miss most about travelling
Sun-starved Brits are missing overseas travel so much that they are even relishing the prospect of queuing at airport security, getting lost on foreign roads and waiting ages for stragglers to join their transfer coach. Although the list of the 50 most-missed aspects of holidays is dominated by feelgood things – like warm evenings, amazing […]
Travelling lots for business? De Vere launches dog sitter service
De Vere is launching a dog sitting service for guests visiting its hotels to work or for business training, meetings, or events. The service will be launching at De Vere Wokefield Estate with local company Pets, Homes and Gardens, allowing guests to leave their dogs in safe hands with a dog walker and sitter on site […]
Business travel is back – and is providing an escape from WFH boredom
Emburse, a leader in expense management and accounts payable automation, has announced the findings of its latest YouGov survey, aiming to understand current attitudes towards business travel. The data paints an interesting picture of the renewed appetite for travel as a means to strengthen business relationships and escape the household. Workers have expressed an overwhelming […]
Meetings option added to leading travel and event management platform
Travel and events solutions specialist Reed & Mackay has added meeting booking capability to its platform, providing fast access to thousands of covid-19 safe venues as companies return to in-person meetings. As companies move from office first to flexible working, they are navigating the challenges posed by a rapid return to in-person meetings against a backdrop of scaled back real […]
Thinking of travelling to The PA Show by train? Here’s a handy tip that could save you £££s
Raileasy is one of the UK’s leading online sellers of rail tickets and its journey planner searches through thousands of journey combinations to find you the cheapest fares. Say you are travelling from Bristol on the 22nd and catching the 08:35 to Paddington returning at 17:48. The price on Trainline is £151.30 but Raileasy’s price is £99.20. That’s the […]
Mitigating effects of pandemic for overseas employees requires expert local knowledge
While the UK is slowly unlocking, employers with overseas staff must not underestimate the severity of the Covid situation in other countries and the impact this will have on health and wellbeing. Towergate Health & Protection is warning of the concerns around the world and what employers can do to mitigate the effects of overseas […]
Lawford joins BTA as Chair of Industry Partner Board
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has appointed a new Chair of its Industry Partner Board, namely Christina Lawford, Founder and Managing Director at DiamondAir International. Lawford joins the BTA’s Industry Partner Board this week and will work to raise awareness of the significant role business travel plays in the UK economy. She will ensure the […]
Less crowded transit, more door-to-door safety with Blacklane’s intercity chauffeured rides
By Blacklane London <> Cambridge £119 Portsmouth <> London £149 York <> Manchester £159 …and many more! As a travel booker, intercity trips present a variety of considerations — safety, price, privacy, reliability, quality… you have a lot on your plate. That’s where Blackane comes in. Built by frequent business travellers, for frequent business travellers, […]
Exclusive look at the new Corporate Peaks video release
By Holly Hull, Managing Director, Corporate Peaks After a year and a half of many businesses pausing their essential travel programmes. There is an air of excitement as travel resumption plans for 2022 are coming into effect. With Destination Meeting, incentive and Conference preparation in full swing we are excited to release the brand new […]
Race Day starts with a helicopter charter
By Terry Farthing, Managing Director, London Jet Charter After more than a year away, the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown kicked off on May 17th, meaning that racecourses can open their turnstiles once again. Family and friends are free to get together and enjoy a unique social event like a race […]
Travel safely with EG Chauffeurs during the pandemic
By Ervin Gjoni, Managing Director at EG Chauffeurs Covid-19 has affected us all in one way or another and a new way of life has now become inevitable. For us at EG Chauffeurs, we want to reassure you of our commitment to both our passengers and chauffeurs and the enhanced precautionary measures we are taking […]
Fast, reliable testing is essential for the future of events and travel
By Private Harley Street Clinic As the UK moves into the next stage of lockdown easing, industries are readying solutions to enable them to travel safely and to organise and attend events once again. One thing that is certain is the vital role that ongoing coronavirus testing will play in getting companies and their staff […]
The BTA enters industry partnership with Travelodge
The Business Travel Association (BTA) has launched a new industry partnership with the UK’s largest independent hotel brand, Travelodge, to highlight the importance of business travel to the chain and the wider hotel industry it recovers from Coronavirus pandemic. The partnership celebrates Travelodge’s extended support for Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and will play an integral […]
How to improve business travel budgeting and planning
Budgeting and planning for business travel is a challenge many companies face, but it’s certainly possible to improve your operation without cutting corners and compromising employee safety. The rules of travel are in constant flux, so your business can expect careful planning to take precedence over spontaneity. In this article, we explore the following ways […]

















