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PA Life Club Members can save money when they order from My Baker

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The latest company to offer a discount for PA Life Club members comes from the deliciously sweet My Baker.   My Baker is an online concierge service connecting independent bakers to clients looking to order bespoke cakes, biscuits, macarons and other based goods. The company has built a community of over 100 talented bakers, ranging […]

Don’t fancy a big German car, what are the alternatives?

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The car is a funny one when turning up to an event. Too little and people wonโ€™t take you seriously, too much and youโ€™ll be seen as a clown. Whenever you turn up at a corporate event, you canโ€™t help but see an endless amount of black Audiโ€™s, BMWโ€™s and Mercedes-Benz. It has been the […]

Donโ€™t kid us, we know itโ€™s a โ€˜jollyโ€™โ€ฆ

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Itโ€™s official. Business trips are more fun than hard work, claims a report that will surprise no one. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found that, while many employees claim the trips are ‘all work and no play’, the opposite is often true. It also revealed that almost nine out of 10 workers who […]

Venue of the Week: Stamford Bridge

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Itโ€™s been a big year for Stamford Bridge, and thatโ€™s without discussing the football. Not being much of a sports fan myself, I wasnโ€™t sure what to expect when visiting their โ€˜experimentalโ€™ event earlier this year, but the venue has continued to grow and shift for the corporate world over the last few months. Between […]

Musion bring holograms to Confex 2018

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Holographic event specialists Musion have joined up with Confex to add an extra dimension to the upcoming International Confex 2018. The technology will help bring speakers from across the world directly to the event using the same technology famously used to resurrect rapper Tupac Shakurย in 2012 as well as British comedy great Les Dawsonย back in […]

Fairytales sparkle into life at the Longleat festival of light

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The magic of storytelling is being brought to life as part of Longleatโ€™s spectacular Festival of Light which opens to the public on November 5th. Visitors can wander through magical settings depicting famous scenes from Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Snow Queen and Beauty and the Beast. At […]

Venue of the Week: The Orange

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Although it can easily be mistaken for your everyday London gastropub, The Orange has an authentic Belgravian charm that not only sets it apart from its competition as a casual after-work destination but also as an event and meeting venue. Sat on Pimlico Road, a short walking distance from both Sloane Square and Victoria stations, […]

Belmond celebrates the art of living well

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A stylish new global advertising campaign celebrating the art of living well โ€“ the โ€˜Art of Savoir-Vivreโ€™ – brings to life the heart and soul of Belmond and its global travel experiences โ€“ a world full of extraordinary characters and inspiring locations. The new campaign supports a key part of the Companyโ€™s strategic plan to […]

How mobiles are changing the event world – Live from the Academic Venue Showcase

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Mobiles are big business, in case you didnโ€™t notice. Mobile technology, from phones to tablets to video game consoles and even watches mean that weโ€™re hooked up to the internet 24/7. Odds are youโ€™re actually reading this on your phone, as mobile usage officially surpassed desktop computer usage back in 2014, and this year smartphone […]

What to expect from the Academic Venue Showcase

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The PA Life team are set up and ready to go at todayโ€™s Academic Venue Showcase at Arsenalโ€™s Emirates Stadium, but what should you look out for on the show floor today? Come and see PALife today @academicvenues @Arsenal #PALife #EVENTS #show pic.twitter.com/R6vOoAAsUQ โ€” PA Life (@PALifeMag) October 11, 2017 Kicking off the seminars at […]

The first dedicated prosecco festival is on tour

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Britainโ€™s first dedicated prosecco festival has hit the road and is making its way across the country. Offering attendees access to 40 different types of prosecco, the ultimate festival for prosecco enthusiasts is expected to attract more than 2,100 attendees. The festival will also offer an assortment of live music and entertainment for all guests […]

Jurys Inn Liverpool launches refurbished meeting and events space

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Jurys Inn is welcoming the corporate world with its new and transformed meetings spaces as part of an extensive overhaul of its Liverpool space. As part of an extensive ยฃ2 million investment into the hotel, the 10 conference and meeting spaces have been transformed in Jurys fresh, new, signature style. The ten fully-flexible rooms have […]

New study reveals event planners want speed and accuracy in RFP responses

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A survey by event management company Cvent shows event planners desire transparency, accuracy and speed from suppliers when they respond to a request for proposal (RFP). The study, entitled the 2017 Global Planner Sourcing Report, also found that more than half (54%) of those surveyed are Millennials, followed by those aged between 35 and 52 […]

PA Life renews partnership with IAM

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PA Life is proud to announce we have renewed our partnership with one of the industryโ€™s most respected organisations, the Institute of Administrative Management (IAM). The partnership has been renewed after a successful year with the training and development group, firmly establishing our position as a dedicated brand for PAs, EAs and event organisers across […]

RCP goes glamping for annual showcase

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The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have welcomed more than 150 to the venueโ€™s annual showcase, offering sunshine and spirits with a festival twist. Taking place in the July sun during the festival season, the almost 500-year-old, Grade I-listed property embraced its heritage with a modern twist. [easingslider id=”14211″] Welcoming clients to the garden space, […]

Staycity launches new aparthotel brand

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Staycity, one of Europeโ€™s leading operators of luxury aparthotels, has announced details of Wilde Aparthotels, its new premium brand. Blending the long-stay independence of apartments with the luxuries of a hotel visit, Wilde is among the new breed of aparthotels appearing across the world. Flaunting its Irish heritage by naming the brand after 19th-century playwright […]

How to use social media to boost event engagement

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Organising an event in the digital age can be a daunting task, and making the most of the various platforms from Twitter and LinkedIn to Snapchat and even WhatsApp can be overwhelming without preparation. Speaking with PA Life editor Molly Dyson at this yearโ€™s London Venues Summit, event organisers and social media specialists were brought […]

Corporate sailing to usher in a new wave of team-building challenges

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Sailing company Viking Marinersย has introduced a series of โ€˜Stay & Sailโ€™ packages to encourage businesses to find their sea legs. Combining a day onboard a luxury yacht with an overnight stay at a boutique hotel, the Suffolk-based specialist is offering personalised events to encourage companies to learn about hospitality, leadership and team building for groups […]