The changing dynamics of the workplace and the role of AI in the business meetings and events industry are among the topics being discussed at the miaSummit 2024. Hosted by the Meeting Industry Association (MIA), the event at Hilton Liverpool City Centre on 7 November 2024, will re-connect and inspire leaders and future leaders through a […]

Hospitality consultant and leading event management specialist, Liz Taylor, has been selected to serve as a Special Advisor to Manchester’s unique heritage space Victoria Baths, to help the venue develop its corporate and private events business. When it closed for swimming in 1993, The Manchester Victoria Baths Trust was set up by residents and comprises trustees, […]

We’ve teamed up with event planning expert Liz Taylor of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, to create a series of articles designed to simplify your Christmas party planning this year. Each month Liz will share a bitesize task list of everything you need to do to keep your Christmas party planning on track. Allowing you to […]

The Meetings Industry Association’s (MIA) chief executive, Kerrin MacPhie, has responded to Labour’s landslide UK general election win, saying the body will be pressing the new government on the challenges being faced by the sector. From its latest quarterly MIA Insights that were published yesterday (4 July), just 4% of professionals felt that the sector […]

The sun’s out (sometimes), spirits are high, the Euros are on, and your boss just dropped a bombshell: an summer office party – next week! Don’t sweat it, PA Life reader. Here’s your survival guide to throwing a last-minute summer shindig that will have everyone soaking up the fun (without you breaking a sweat)…. Time […]

With the general election taking place this Thursday, Warren Campbell (pictured, above), the general manager of London’s leading sustainable events venue, 15Hatfields, is calling for bold long-term policies from whichever party secures the national vote…   No matter who is elected on the 4 July, it’s essential that the government takes a long-term approach to […]

F1 DRIVE – London, the world’s first official F1 karting experience, is now open at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.    Get behind the wheel of karts designed to create the most authentic Formula 1 driving experience for drivers of a range of ages and ability levels. The features exclusive to F1 DRIVE – London include 1.Immersive in-kart […]

The Corporate Festival Company has, for years, created amazing events in the great outdoors for its clients. We take a normal annual conference, and we turn it into the extraordinary. An event where employees or delegates will talk about for years to come.  The corporate environment has changed, and companies are struggling to re-engage with […]

The 15th PA Life Summit, which took place at London Hilton Tower Bridge on Thursday 14th September, was widely regarded by both the participating suppliers and PA/EA delegates alike as  one of the best industry events they’ve attended. The quality of seminars, the pre-qualified one-to-one meetings as well as the additional walk-up stands, not to […]

As a PA or an event manager, your role in orchestrating successful corporate events is pivotal. An integral part of this process is the selection of the perfect venue. We’ve pulled together a list of the key considerations when searching for a home for your next project… Corporate event venue guide 1. Location and Accessibility: […]

IBTM World has revealed first details of its 2023 edition, which will see an evolution in the show’s culture creation campaign. Returning to its iconic home in Fira, Barcelona on November 28th-30th, every aspect of the event has been carefully curated to illustrate the influence of event professionals in shaping culture and driving the future […]

Conference and event planners can now take advantage of a new outdoor dining space at the Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, as this popular Sheffield hotel and events venue has unveiled three new private dining pods this month. Each occupy a prime vantage point high on the Hotel’s manicured lawns, from where delegates […]

Butlin’s Bognor Regis acted as the host venue for the recent Pets at Home Pet Care Conference – Here’s how its event management team helped put on the show… With its state-of-the-art audio-visual infrastructure, diverse catering options, and ability to accommodate up to 1200 guests together, Butlin’s Bognor Regis resort proved to be the perfect […]

PA Life Summit is aimed at the PAs, EAs and other Business Support Professionals. Returning to Hilton London Tower Bridge on September 14th, this years summit marks the 15th anniversary year of this one of a kind event for the Executive Support Professionals. The day is an ideal opportunity to connect with selected venues and […]

When you think about your workplace, your mind probably goes to your work desk, meeting rooms, and lunch area – the parts where you spend the majority of your day. But there is an underutilised and underappreciated part of your working area that probably doesn’t get as much time with you as it should. We’re […]

Daniela Corizza, PA to the MD at Blue Diamond, one of the UK’s largest garden centre retail groups, reflects on the challenges and successes of organising an awards event for 650 employees. Every March, Blue Diamond hosts an event to celebrate the achievements of the business and its workforce. “It’s an opportunity for us to […]

The PA Life Summit will return to Hilton London Tower Bridge on Thursday 14th of September 2023. This one of a kind event for the Executive Support Professionals connects you with the solution providers you need in order to tackle the daily challenges of your role. As always, the PA Life Summit is small, niche […]

There are less than three weeks to go until the doors of the award-winning London Summer Event Show on 21 – 22 March at the centrally located Banking Hall, EC3. The Show is gearing up to be the biggest and best yet, with over 150 venues and suppliers showcasing their finest event offerings during this exclusive, two day Summer […]