Venues of Excellence (VoE) has confirmed the latest Affiliate Member to the consortium’s Preferred Partner Programme – Hospitality Digital Services. The consortium has over 15 companies providing products and services to the hospitality industry within their programme, with Hospitality Digital Services (HDS) the latest company to sign up to network with our member venues. Stewart […]

With government restrictions due to end on the 21 June, more and more companies are looking to capitalise on the opportunity to get their employees or teams together for the first time in a long time. After an incredibly challenging 2020 and without the opportunity to reward staff at Christmas, many companies are viewing the […]

From May, the River Terrace at Somerset House will be open for events, culture and corporate hospitality. As well as enjoying the architecture and views, guests can immerse themselves in the surrounding culture with the exhibitions taking place at London’s working arts centre. From June 1st – 27th the London Design Biennale is in town, […]

It’s Events & Meetings Reboot month here on PA Life – and if post-lockdown events are on your agenda, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from venues and restaurants to conference AV and event management – There’s something to […]

The Museum of London Docklands has announced the latest addition to its venue portfolio with the launch of the Riverside Room. The new space is now available to book for events taking place once the museum reopens in May, in line with Government guidance and with social distancing measures securely in place. Housed within one […]

The UK’s Covid vaccine roll-out continues at an impressive pace, scientists are predicting that we are heading for a certain level of herd immunity – and we can even get our hair done (thankfully!) now. So, it really feels like we are finally making some positive steps in our return to something like normality. It […]

As events prepare to open up once more we’re delighted to announce that the Woodhaven space eco venue has lined up a special offer for all PA Life readers. The Woking-based venue has been inundated with new and existing clients, all wanting to book its spaces as a Covid-safe registered ‘ONE’ team only location. Woodhaven space […]

Ethical corporate glamping events specialist The Soul Camp has reported a huge spike in booking enquiries for glamping events as lockdown restrictions start lifting – and the company is offering PA Life Club Members the opportunity to take advantage of free event planning and more. The Soul Camp was conceived in the early 2000s by Pete […]

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 […]

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners, is back for a third year. The programme, run in partnership with M&IT and sponsored by London & Partners, will shine a spotlight on exceptional young talent within the industry and help to nurture and support the leaders of the future. […]

Twickenham Stadium is predicting increased activity around summer events, with enquiries for summer parties and receptions gaining momentum already in 2021. The venue is also seeing pitch-side experiences being booked throughout an elongated summer, including the previously slower month of August, running right into September. “Like many businesses within the industry, we’re seeing a lot […]

Park House Hotel in the West Sussex countryside is offering itself up as the ultimate ‘business bolthole’ for corporate events. Organisations looking to bring their teams back together for some face-to-face time to boost company culture, once permitted, can enjoy an exclusive country house escape, with private use of the Barn and boardroom for discreet […]

Following the Government announcements around a potential reopening for the meetings and events industry, Lime Venue Portfolio has announced its own overwhelming support for VisitBritain’s ‘Good to Go’ accreditation, with almost all of the group’s 80+ venues carrying either the accreditation or a regional variation of it. The Good to Go accreditation has been widely […]

The Royal College of Music (RCM) in South Kensington will be opening its doors to venue hire following a £40m investment. Spanning two and a half years, the project has seen a transformation of the world-famous conservatoire, which will be available to hire for events from July 2021. Clients will enjoy a wide range of […]

The National Gallery has added to its collection of events spaces, with the launch of The Trafalgar Room, formerly known as the National Dining Room. As one of the venue’s long-standing approved suppliers for events, technical solutions specialist White Light (WL) will provide the AV services, as part of an exclusive partnership. The first-floor space can […]

Reed Exhibitions has announced that it has moved the date of the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific in Singapore to April 5th-6th 2022. The decision was taken following the latest government advice regarding Coronavirus, and as a result of in-depth discussions with customers and hosted buyers from the region and globally. Commenting on the […]

After a challenging 12 months, with much of business life lived through a lens as teams work remotely, corporates are looking for a fast-track way to reboot company culture and boost team morale, whilst recognising the importance of re-committing to workforce wellbeing. With this growing need to create opportunities for social interaction and support, Exclusive […]

The Science Museum in South Kensington is set to open its newly refurbished IMAX theatre by autumn 2021. Following a brief pause due to the museum-wide closure in 2020 as a result of Covid-19, work was able to continue behind the scenes to fully refresh the space after its 20 years of operation. Boasting brand […]