The PA Life team is pleased to invite you to an evening of canapés, drinks and networking at a showcase event at The Petersham Hotel in Surrey on 9 June from 6pm-8.30pm. Situated in the leafy London suburb of Richmond upon Thames, The Petersham is ideally located for events, meetings and conferences for up to […]

Checking out potential venues for your company Christmas party before you book it is a must. But what should you be looking out for? Follow Top Banana’s venue recce guide and you won’t leave a stone unturned. 1 Before you arrive Be mindful of the journey you take to get to each venue you look […]

Increase your business expertise and skills with the ACEPA, receive a free VIP breakfast at the London Christmas Party, discover the new look at the Holiday Inn Wembley and make your events ‘Stand Out’ with Altitude London with our May Top Picks. The Advanced Certificate for the Executive Personal Assistant (ACEPA™) Delivered locally – recognised […]

The new Belfast Waterfront received rave reviews at both the Lord Mayor’s opening and its first business event – the NI Chamber Champions Dinner 2016. Last week, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Arder Carson, unveiled the city’s new 7,000m2 purpose-built conference facility to local dignitaries and those who played a key role in the […]

The Venue Search London team revealed their picks for the best kept secret venues across the capital at the London Christmas Party Show yesterday. The specialist Venue Search London team hosted a very popular seminar at the event aimed at the corporate market entitled ‘Best Kept Secret Venues; 10 of London’s Hidden Gems.’ The team […]

You’re invited to join the PA Life team and fellow PAs at an exclusive networking event at Solent Forts on 18 May from 3pm-6.30pm. Located off the coast of Portsmouth, drop anchor in the Solent and experience genuinely unique venues at Solent Forts. Each of the three forts offers a distinct experience. We will meet […]

More than 200 clients, event bookers and PAs gathered at BMA House this week for a festival-themed showcase to promote their summer packages. The festival was in full swing as guests joined in the ‘Where’s Welly?’ competition, spotting the pink wellies dotted around the venue. Guests had fun stepping into them and sharing pictures on social media using #bmafest to win […]

More than 130 PAs, EAs, event bookers and agents attended an evening of entertainment complete with a mini four-course dining experience to celebrate the new look Woburn House. The evening unfolded with live entertainment from Sternberg Clarke’s contemporary harpist Isabella while guests’ taste buds and creative skills were put to the test with ‘guess the […]

The online venue-finding agency Venue Search London is reporting a 50% increase in venue bookings across London from 2014 to 2015. Venue Search London was launched in January 2014 by leading creative agency Story Events Ltd and over a period of 24 months has doubled the number of events it has placed in venues across […]

PA Life will be hosting an exclusive networking evening at The Ivory Vaults, one of London’s best-kept secrets, on 24 May from 6pm-10pm. The venue promises to deliver an outstanding event with entertainment, bowl food and cocktails. The Ivory Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II-listed Ivory […]

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 […]

Enjoy 24 hours in Wembley with the new 24-hour meeting package* from Holiday Inn London – Wembley, starting from £165 including VAT per person. The package includes: room hire, buffet lunch, three-course dinner and an overnight B&B stay. After check-in at the hotel, enjoy a delicious meal at The Arch Restaurant, which offers a variety […]

Set in beautiful grounds just minutes from Guildford, Barnett Hill will be hosting an exclusive open evening on Wednesday, 11 May. This is an exciting opportunity to find out more about this award-winning meeting venue, which could be perfect for your next event. Specialising in meetings and events, Barnett Hill – owned by Sundial Group […]

PA Life and Woburn House are pleased to invite readers to an evening of networking, fantastic food and cocktails at the venue on 26 April from 5.30pm-8.30pm. Following a recent £2 million revamp, Woburn House features eight bright and spacious rooms accommodating up to 200 guests or 500 for exclusive hire. Located within walking distance […]

Principal Hayley Group, a leading hotel and conference centre provider, has launched its UK conference, training and events loyalty programme, Showtime Rewards, uniting its three hotel groups – PH Hotels, De Vere Venues and Four Pillars Hotels – under one rewards platform, providing enhanced benefits and greater rewards for both agents and corporate meetings and […]

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 […]

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 […]