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 […]

Twickenham Stadium has added to its portfolio of spaces with the addition of the World Rugby Museum, which is now available for conferences, banquets and events at the venue. Housed within the South Stand of the stadium, the space presents a tour of world rugby, from its roots in the UK, to its global growth, […]

By Kymani Getaways Kymani brings corporate groups together in the great outdoors in a safe, socially distanced way. Gone are the days of a stuffy conference room in a hotel – after this year, we are all looking for fresh new ways to get the team together. The last few months have been hard for […]

After months of virtual meetings and nice to ‘e-meet yous’, is it time to get the team back together. But after nearly a year of lockdown, what will people expect when returning to a face-to-face event?  Russell Allen, Owner of Team Interactions specialist Fruitful, gives PA Life his top tips… According to the Economist, in 2019, […]

By Westminster Abbey As lockdown restrictions continue to ease, the Events team at Westminster Abbey are thrilled to be able to take bookings once again for their 6 unique heritage spaces including College Garden – thought to be the oldest cultivated garden in England – and their newest space available for hire, the Queen’s Diamond […]

By Marriott Bonvoy Events Video calls, online conferences, virtual celebrations – they’ve all been great, but there’s nothing like being together. So here at Marriott hotels, we’re helping you reconnect your team with confidence. Flexible Booking Terms Depending on the booking value of your group, meeting or event, you can now cancel up to 72 […]

Church House Westminster is hosting a series of webinars looking at the new golden age of events – the next takes place on Tuesday April 27th at 10.30 and is free to attend. Register here. This interactive session is being hosted by Helend Saxton of Teams Unpuzzled and will look at the importance of team-building […]

As many venues prepare to reopen their doors for business, Venues of Excellence launched a six-month membership offer to give venues an extra sales and marketing boost. Events @ No 6 opened its doors in 2019 as an innovative new venue in the bustling Aldgate, in the City of London with facilities for 2 to […]