With companies now planning their next big get together Russell Allen, Owner of Team Interactions specialist Fruitful, reveals how clients are thinking outside of the conference room box…. Over the last 18 months, across the nation, workers have spent lockdown sat WFH at their kitchen table or enjoying more time outside than they ever have […]

Visitor registration for IBTM Wired is now open, with the event taking place online from 28 June to 1 July 2021. During IBTM Wired, visitors will get access to 60 topical education sessions specifically designed to provide key insights and tangible learnings to support recovery post pandemic. The event also includes online access to the […]

There are a limited number of places to attend the A-Livex event for free ths week. Organised by Mash Media, the company behind PA Show and International Confex, A-Livex was born out of the spirit of events itself, its resilience and its agility, but it’s also about testing new formats. The event takes on Thursday […]

BMA House technicians have created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that reflect ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry, which the company says will ensure its place as a leading London hybrid venue. BMA’s flagship space, the Great Hall, is currently undergoing refurbishment that includes a fully equipped Hybrid Virtual […]

Using room lights on different floors, this is the moment London hotels officially declared themselves ‘OPEN’ for all guests again. As the capital – and the country – begins to get back to normal life, Crowne Plaza London Docklands and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum celebrated being open for non-essential guests again from Monday. The four-letter […]

By Marriott Bonvoy Events Say goodbye to blurred backdrops and slow Wi-Fi, and hello to seamless streaming and professional presentations with Marriott’s new meeting packages that have been designed for a new era. Redefining the meeting experience and enabling you to reconnect your team with confidence, Marriott’s Green Screen Package and Hybrid Meeting Package are […]

Warwick Conferences has achieved the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation as it opens today (May 17th). Following the easing of restrictions, the venue is once again opening its indoor and outdoor facilities, welcoming back event organisers, delegates and staff. The accreditation demonstrates that the business is adhering to Government and Public Health Guidance. In line with this, […]

Sodexo’s Prestige Venues and Events (PV&E) business is to launch a digital booking platform as companies and consumers start to plan events following lockdown. The new platform will go live in July and will be designed to service the expected new demand that businesses and other organisations will create as they seek to book and […]

In our on-going series speaking to venues and event companies about the return of live events, we catch up with Kate Dean, Marketing Manager at 116 Pall Mall… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We are currently already open for socially distanced meetings and intimate weddings, (as well as our lovely […]

In our on-going series speaking to venues and event companies about the return of live events, we catch up with Anna Fowler, Marketing & Events Manager at the Roehampton Venues… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We have been open for small business meetings, overnight stays and on-site training, but we […]

The stage is set for a memorable festive experience at Ascot Racecourse this year as the venue launches a new series of corporate Christmas party packages for up to 3,000 guests. The magic of the festive season, full of goodwill, celebration, and unity, will prove even more meaningful this year after a long period of lockdown, restrictions, […]

As part of our series of articles looking at the re-opening of venues and events, we talk to IET London: Savoy Place… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We’re closely following the advice in the Government’s roadmap as well as our own internal COVID-19 health and safety protocols, so we’re currently […]

As the summer months are steadily approaching, we are all looking forward to the longer and warmer days. Whilst temperatures haven’t soared to the high 20’s just yet, the evenings are considerably brighter now with shades of pink and orange filling up the sky. Companies have clearly been noticing the changes outside too as we’ve […]

As PAs and corporate bookers look for event options and venues navigate the loosening of restrictions, PA Life looks at the options for events over the coming weeks. We speak to Elena Kruger at Church House Westminster about the demand for the venue’s live, hybrid and virtual options and the demand right now from bookers… […]

By See Events Virtual events with See Events have had a serious moment in the past year, and they won’t be going anywhere any time soon. In the past year, the benefits of virtual events have really shone through, which is why more businesses are taking their corporate and social events online. Convenience plays a […]

PA Life kicks off a series of articles speaking to venues and events specialists about opening up following the restrictions, and the demand they’re already seeing. First up, we speak to The Lowry Hotel’s General Manager Adrian Ellis, who is also the Chair of Manchester’s Hoteliers Association… When are you expecting your venue to open […]

By SevenEvents With the Covid-19 pandemic putting the breaks on all large-scale live events back in March 2020, the industry needed to quickly pivot to virtual events. While this change in direction was born of pure necessity, it has consequently accelerated the technology of digital event services at lighting speed, making virtual now a very […]

Specialist events company First Event has transitioned into an employee-owned business, having established itself as one of the largest independent events companies in Yorkshire and nationally. Despite the various challenges posed by the last twelve months, First Event has succeeded in expanding its virtual event offering to provide for both existing and new clients. The […]