After so many missed celebrations in 2020, many of us are looking forward to celebrating an extra special Christmas this year. So, let’s make it a December to remember for all the right reasons. With over 45 hotels across the UK, Marriott is the perfect venue for your festive celebrations. From intimate gatherings to big, […]

New research from Business Travel Show Europe (30 September – 1 October at ExCeL, London, plus online content and networking) has revealed that business travel is on its way back and, for some organisations (3 per cent), it will hit pre-pandemic levels within 12 months. The survey, which was answered by 313 European travel buyers […]

By Team Building Experiences Season’s greetings to all! Grab your tinsel and huddle your-elves together with this Virtual Corporate bingo event… CRIMBO BINGO available from Team Building Experiences! Cheesy songs and festive feels are the best way to celebrate Christmas every year. That is why this year, we have launched our Crimbo Bingo, along with […]

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading show for the meetings, events and incentives community, returns later this month when it will be delivered live at ExCeL London and virtually. Taking place on 30 September and 1 October, EAs and PAs will have the chance to meet with the show’s extensive exhibitor line-up to find out […]

By Robin Figg, Vector Lighting & AV As human beings we like to socialise, since records began people from across the globe have gathered for sport, fun and more recently business. Face to face meetings are more important now than they have ever been, bringing staff and customers together. Vector Lighting & AV has for […]

It’s now less than a week until the UK’s community of Assistants head to ExCeL London to attend The PA Show 2021 on September 1st & 2nd. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you register to attend the expo and conference. Your complimentary pass will give you access to conference sessions at the Keynote […]

Following on from a difficult 18 months, hosting a Christmas party may seem challenging. However, events remain possible with the help of the latest tech trends and a bit of Christmas spirit. It could still be the season to be jolly… In a pre-Covid world, event planning platform Eventbrite revealed that UK organisations were set […]

Decent Drop are offering PA Life Club members you the opportunity to enjoy a fun and social virtual tasting session via Zoom. Attendees will be sent a selection box of their delicious wines and cheeses straight to their door, to taste and discuss. Date: Thursday 16th September Time: 17.30 (pm) Duration: 1.5 – 2hrs There […]

British restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed […]

Mandy Jennings (pictured), CEO at Venues of Excellence, shares top tips for selecting a venue for post pandemic conferences and events… As the Government lifts restrictions on the MICE sector, I would love to share my top tips to give you confidence and reassurance as you start planning your company events for 2021 and beyond. […]

Join the teambuilding experts at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for bespoke day of activities designed to make your team work effectively together while crafting essential enrichment toys for rare and endangered animals. Located in the rolling Kent countryside, just over an hour from central London, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve offers unique teambuilding activities […]

By Sophie Wilkinson, Team Building Experiences There, we’ve done it. We’ve officially unleashed the C word. You may think we’re crazy seeing as it’s still the Summer but as Ned Stark famously once said, ‘Winter is coming’. The weather may not have plummeted just yet, but now is the perfect time to start putting plans […]

Register today for the Facilities Management Forum. It’s FREE for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your requirements. As one of our VIP guests, you’ll be joining just 60 other facilities procurement professionals who are attending the event to network, learn and […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life – and now that there’s light at the end of the COVID tunnel, we can start to turn our attention to live events once again (with virtual attendance options available to all too!). We’re […]

The Meetings Industry Association has announced the Ignite conference, set to take place on Thursday November 4th at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London. Tourism minister Nigel Huddleston will be the opening guest speaker at the Meetings Industry Association’s forthcoming conference, designed to equip the sector with foresight to navigate the ongoing evolution of the events sector. Aptly […]

These are challenging times for the travel industry. According to a recent survey by Business Travel Show Europe, more than half of business travel budgets are expected to be slashed by up to 50% over the next 12 months. But as quarantine restrictions are lifted and the number of amber and green countries continues to […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has joined the global effort to reach Net Zero; joining its parent company, Compass Group UK&I in its commitment to the UN’s Race to Zero campaign. The group became the first in the industry to publish a Net Zero plan, which will help deliver its ambition to create a sustainable food system, […]

When you’re planning how to reunite your team, look no further than Marriott. With 5% off, double Marriott Bonvoy points and flexible terms and conditions for meetings, groups and events held between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, getting back together will be even more rewarding. And with expert health and safety standards still […]