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 […]

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, representing more than 650 properties across 85 countries. Its team of more than 60 dedicated group sales professionals can provide individual attention, seamless service and comprehensive resources to support every corporate event. Through its five global brands – Legend, LVX, Lifestyle, Connect and Preferred […]

With the PA Life Summit fast approaching, we thought we would give you a sneak preview of how Guinness World Records works with PAs to create the incredible employee engagement experiences that Guinness World Records will be showcasing at the summit. Thinking about summer parties, Olympic sports days, Halloween and maybe – dare we say it – […]

Dreamcar Events was established in 2004 to provide on road supercar and prestige corporate driving events. With a fleet of more than 40 vehicles and an in-house event team to take care of your every need, let Dreamcar Events take care of your corporate hospitality or incentive requirements this year. From full-day driving events, fully […]

Feel the sun, hear the samba and taste the summer! Brazilian BBQ awaits bookers at BMA House as the venue launches its new sizzling summer menu for just £33 + VAT per person. BMA House’s creative caterer BaxterStorey will be serving up Brazilian favourites Pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), slow-cooked pork ribs with mango glaze, Brazilian beef […]

Experience soaring state rooms or first-class personal service at Hampton Court Palace or choose the newly re-furbished Britannia Stadium to make your next event a success with our March Conference Top Picks. Stoke City FC (pictured above) With executive catering for more than 1,000 people, a variety of function suites to choose from and a […]

In industries such as the financial or pharmaceutical sectors, confidentiality is crucial to success. For PAs working in environments involving sensitive information, privacy is a key consideration. As the boss’s most trusted member of staff, PAs are often required to keep information to themselves. With the exchange of sensitive information often occurring during meetings organised […]

Ex-restaurateur and Michelin-starred chef Barry Tonks, who has taken over as Executive Chef at The Gherkin, part of the Searcys collection of venues, believes there is significant room for improvement in the world of event catering. “Great quality food is in my DNA; it is part of my ethos, has been a cornerstone of my […]

These days most people book everything from dinner reservations to travel online, so why not meeting rooms? PA Life has partnered with MeetingRooms.com to provide busy admin professionals with a one-stop shop for all their meeting needs. We’ve learned a thing or two about the pressures PAs face on a day-to-day basis and sourcing a […]

Spend a minimum of £28.50 per person on food and you will get one complimentary drink and dessert in Tavern at 15 Bar & Restaurant, locating in the fabulous London Capital Club. Drink options include house wine, house bottle beer and soft drinks. The dessert option is the dessert of the day. About Tavern at […]

The Goldsmiths’ Centre in the heart of Clerkenwell is a unique building bringing together the inspiring architecture of a Victorian London board school with new purpose-built and contemporary bright spaces holding up to 250 guests. Located just a three-minute walk from Farringdon station, its spacious rooms are ideal for entertainment and meetings, enabling you to […]

London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith is committed to supporting London as a destination for international events, according to his campaign chair Nick de Bois. Speaking at International Confex this week, de Bois suggested that Goldsmith appreciates the importance of welcoming international events to the capital and the impact they have on the city. “He will […]