With a little foresight and years of expertise in this fast-moving industry, the team at Apex has identified the key trends you’ll need to know about if you’ll be planning corporate events over the next 12 months. While social media isn’t new, so far it has been drastically underused. However, with the social platforms themselves […]

A major new fashion exhibition exploring the style of Diana, Princess of Wales is to open at Kensington Palace alongside a temporary garden celebrating the life of the late Princess in 2017. ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ will open in February, and then a temporary White Garden dedicated to the princess will open in time for […]

Event and creative agency Worldspan discusses the benefits and success markers of effective event engagement. If there’s a buzzword that’s at the forefront of discussions about event formats and strategy, it’s the word engagement. From apps to social media, networking and collaborative tools, live engagement tools extend the life cycle of events. With a growing […]

Team building comes in a variety of forms, but perhaps one of the most thrilling and fun is karting. We caught up with Fiona Tayler, Corporate Events Manager at TeamSport Indoor Karting – the UK’s number one provider of indoor karting venues – to find out what makes the venues perfect for corporate events. Tell […]

What do you think about team building? Do you see people crashing about in off-road vehicles? Or something more gentle, like building the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper? Apex can organise whatever kind of team-building event you want. But the team prefers to work with you to make sure you get most out of your investment […]

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground, today announces the launch of its Winter Warmer packages, which are set to begin in November. From November 2016 to February 2017, day delegate package holders can treat themselves to a variety of warming options to help them through the colder winter months. Delegates will receive […]

On 29 September, Peyton Events hosted a spectacular British soirée at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) London to launch Britain – A collection of premium event menus. Designed by executive chef Paula O’Neill, the new event menus use only fresh, authentic and natural British ingredients primarily from small, independent producers who can guarantee breed and […]

Live events are predictably unpredictable, with all kinds of challenges lurking around the corner to trip up even the most seasoned of PAs. But without a crystal ball, how do you avoid the unforeseen pitfalls that can derail your event without warning? Live event and exhibition specialist Apex presents five tactics to prevent a disaster. Assume […]

Stuart Gavin, Sales and Marketing Manager at 30 Euston Square gives his advice for making the most of the festive season. Once again, this year has slipped past in the blink of an eye. It’s nearly the end of summer, and plans for Christmas are well underway. At this time, many PAs are often faced […]

This autumn, beer lovers will descend on Oval Space for an alternative Bavarian-themed experience like no other. Under an Alpine canopy, Oktoberfest East will bring the very best traditional aspects of the famous Bavarian beer festival to the heart of East London from 28 September-8 October, complete with a unique and immersive food offering and […]

The British Medical Association (BMA) has selected Ampersand, CH&Co Group’s specialist venue and visitor attraction catering division to provide a range of services at BMA House, their impressive conference and events venue and headquarters in Tavistock Square, London. The new five-year contract will see Ampersand provide catering services to 29 individual event spaces within BMA […]

Industry leaders from the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) and the Events Industry Board have welcomed the progress made in support of the events industry, reflected in a new Tourism Action Plan launched by the Government today. Although focussed primarily on boosting leisure tourism, the plan also reaffirms the Government’s continued commitment to prioritising […]

On the back of the launch of the new season of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off, SEASON, The Exclusive Cookery School, located within Lainston House, an Exclusive Hotel near Winchester, has created a new corporate package inspired by the hit programme. The ‘Bake Off’ package has been designed to challenge teams and build relationships […]

Andrew Morrow, Head of Events at One Events, explains how the company offers something for every kind of corporate function. With three unique locations in the heart of London, One Events has the perfect venue for your next event. From 30-person intimate dinners overlooking Buckingham Palace to standing party venues for 800 guests, we have […]

30 Euston Square thanked loyal clients including Mumsnet, NetSuite and MA Healthcare under beautiful summer evening skies with a tropical summer party, complete with a local community steel band last night. Located in the State Rooms and atop the stunning Rooftop Terrace, guests at the event sampled the venue’s delicious Holy Smokes BBQ grill while […]

Playboy Club London is the ultimate Mayfair venue. Boasting a world-class casino with iconic Bunny croupiers, three fabulous private rooms and relaxed Players Bar, the venue offers luxurious gaming and sports around the clock. Those who prefer fine dining can enjoy set and à la carte menus in both The Dining Room restaurant and privately […]

Situated a stone’s throw from central London and easily accessed via the Jubilee Line, The River Shuttle and the DLR, De Vere Venues Canary Wharf is a dedicated meeting, training and conference venue, conveniently located in one of the city’s major business districts, just four miles from London City Airport. Flooded with natural light, the […]

Companies that have implemented a programme for the strategic management of meetings (SMM) say their programmes are successful, though they also say there is still more work to do. The key benefits of an SMM programme are greater transparency of spend, cost reductions, improved compliance, risk mitigation and, ultimately, improved effectiveness of their meetings and […]