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 […]

Any event organiser worth their salt knows that careful and considered planning is the key to a successful conference or meeting. Grounded in robust research, the quality of the strategy and plan can make or break your event. In the first clic+ Club event, Richard John from RJA GB Ltd and Jackie Mulligan from Leeds Beckett University […]

Venue search specialist Venue Search London recently conducted a poll via its website asking event professionals if they are ‘experiencing delays with senior management signing off on events in the lead up to the EU Referendum.’ 141 event professionals from a mix of industries took part in the poll, in which 45% reported ‘yes’ they […]

Events are a tried and tested method for organisations to reach and engage with their audiences. With today’s demanding event clients and their guests always expecting a high-quality experience, creating that memorable event – for all the right reasons – is no easy task. So how do you deliver that wow event, on time, every […]

An event organiser’s decision when looking at AV services is no longer driven by price, according to a survey carried out by Church House Westminster. The Westminster venue asked 87 of its clients what was important to them when choosing AV. The results reveal that only 34% base their decision on price, compared to 42% […]

Discover the most versatile, sophisticated and well-equipped venue in London. Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge offers rooms suitable for corporate events, exhibitions, training and special occasions. With an impressive 25 function suites, 60 syndicate rooms and the Great Hall fit for up to 1,000 delegates, each space offers an abundance of possibilities. When looking for a […]

Official figures released this week have reaffirmed Glasgow’s status as one of the world’s leading business tourism destinations. A new report issued by meetings industry body the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) shows that Glasgow attracted more international delegates in 2015 than major competitors including New York, Munich, Washington, Dublin and Beijing and held […]

Our friends at Top Banana present their top tips for organising a Christmas party to remember. A PA once told us that her new boss, the incoming CEO of the company, said to her: “I’m going to ask you to do a job that no-one will appreciate and no-one will thank you for. I need […]