The recent 2026 Events Industry Report highlights big shifts in budgets, formats and guest expectations in the UK, indicating a move to purposes over volume of corporate events… Fewer corporate events but bigger spend per guest UK businesses are hosting fewer events, but spending more per guest as they prioritise purpose, quality and meaningful in-person […]

Balfour Hospitality brings together an award-winning winery in Kent, a small collection of country pubs close to home, and a couple of well-placed outposts in London. The common thread? English wine. PA Life speaks to Amie Rozan, Head of Events at Balfour Hospitality, who gives us an incredible insight on their venues… Since 2002, Balfour […]

If you’re looking for an adrenaline-fuelled experience, step into Clays and take a shot at six thrilling interactive games including clay shooting. It’s the perfect way to bring fun, competition, and socialising to any team-building session or large corporate group. Clays has locations in Birmingham, Soho, The City of London, and Canary Wharf… PA Life […]

New national survey reveals that delegates love great food and networking – but hate jargon and travel woes at corporate events. Casa Hotel’s recent survey into what delegates love and hate about corporate events is an invaluable insight for EAs, PAs and other event organisers and managers. The publication of the results marks also 15 […]

Britain’s bracing for a heatwave and that’s your cue to take corporate events outdoors. Think standout settings, bold summer styling, and business goals wrapped in sunshine. Liz Taylor, CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC) talks about her tried and tested ideas that will be a hit at your outdoor corporate event.. From alfresco awards […]

Looking to plan a corporate event that feels a little less… corporate? The Ministry offers something different, without compromising on the essentials.  Tucked away in London SE1, just a short walk from Borough and Waterloo, The Ministry is a converted Victorian factory that blends character with functionality. This is not just another blank space—it is […]

At Roccabella Yachts, we have charted an extraordinary course since our founding in 2014, achieving unprecedented success year after year, with 2024 marking our most successful yet. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, we take pride in creating unique and unforgettable yachting experiences that keep our valued clients returning time and again. Our dedicated team […]

The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference and turn it into the extraordinary. An event that employees or delegates talk about, for years to come… The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with their employees. […]

Are you looking to for unforgettable entertainment for your corporate event? When planning an event, whether big or small, there’s a lot to think about. There is research to carry out, enquiries to send and suppliers to book. But, when you get it right, it’s so rewarding! Remember, guests enjoying themselves is a big part […]

Events are firmly back on the table. As the recent AMEX Global Event Trends Forecast reported, its recent survey reflected “booming optimism and focus on in-person meetings and events”, while event and venue marketplace Hire Space has observed a 25% increase on budgets in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.  But rising prices across goods and […]

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve has announced a fantastic offer on Q1 corporate events booked in 2022. With 600 stunning acres of Kentish savannah, countryside and woodland, all home to over 900 rare and endangered animals, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the perfect location for exceptional corporate events with conservation at their heart. The […]

BBC Studios, Siemens, and SAP Sapphire all Winners at ICEAWARDS 2022. The winners of the annual ICEAWARDS 2022 were announced last night at a gala dinner that bought together some of the biggest corporate brands working in events. The ceremony took place at the Southbank Centre on the River Thames and saw over 200 event […]

What if the work social this year wasn’t just fun, but unforgettable? So, what exactly do I do…? My name is Ben Levy. I’m a Doctor of Psychology and professional magician. I have spent the past twenty years performing sleight of hand and sleight of mind, purely for entertainment and fun. You’re in safe hands! […]

PA Life talks to Phyllis Wilkie, Director of Sales at the Old Course Hotel about the growing demand from corporate bookers for events later this year and beyond… What sort of demand are you seeing from corporate bookers since lockdown restrictions began easing? We are experiencing high level of enquiries for events towards the end […]

Q: What virtual activity has multiple participants, encourages workplace productivity and motivation, and grew significantly in popularity in Spring 2020? A: The company Zoom pub quiz night, of course! Virtual quizzes, a game of rounders in the ‘old days’, race meets, and more… Any regular reader of PA Life will know that team-building is an […]

After nearly a year of Covid-enforced hiatus, one of the country’s most established event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has seen a renewed appetite for the booking of live events this year. Growth which has been spurred on by last week’s Government ‘roadmap out of lockdown’ announcement, and by the success of the vaccination […]

Located in West Sussex, Park House Hotel is offering itself up as the ultimate ‘business bolthole’ for corporate events of up to 30 delegates. Organisations looking to bring their teams back together for face-to-face meetings can enjoy an exclusive country house escape, with private use of the Barn and boardroom for discreet decision making, alongside […]

PA Life is delighted to introduce the Wellbeing In Nature series of videos, designed to help the wellbeing of corporate event organisers, including PAs and EAs. The series has been created by The Soul Camp, which has teamed up with PA Life and parent company Forum Events & Media Group as part of the Corporate […]