Hello Hospitality is celebrating its sixth birthday by investing in both its offering and a belief in the future of the events industry – supported by a #SixOfTheBest top tips initiative. Six years ago, Hello Hospitality, (formerly Signature Sales Support & Services), was launched by Kathryn Clarke (pictured), with a passion for the hospitality and […]

The team at Conference Oxford can’t wait to start welcoming people through its doors again. The 68 University and college venues are busy working to ensure that the correct measures and processes are in place to allow for the safe return of students, staff and, of course, clients. Contact Conference Oxford and you can start […]

The Meetings Show’s education programme has been unveiled and is aimed at helping event professionals to navigate these challenging times. For the first time, buyers will be able to access the comprehensive education programme both live at Olympia London on October 19th-20th and virtually on October 19th-21st. The show will provide insight on future trends, […]

Warwick Conferences has responded to the ever-changing requirements of event organisers and their delegates by adding three new services, to its portfolio. Following the rise of online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic – which allows both audiences and speakers to receive and deliver content remotely – Warwick Conferences has combined its experience and technical expertise […]

Staff motivation has never been more important than during the COVID-19 pandemic and with most of the country still working from home. Companies have adapted well, hosting weekly quizzes and ‘socials’, but here are some additional options you might like to consider, courtesy of our friends at Crescendo… The legacy of the recent global events […]

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has confirmed its 152nd annual Congress will go ahead in 2020 as a hybrid event at Congress Centre. Over 14 – 15 September, thousands of TUC members are expected to tune in online to the discussions and panels hosted at Congress 2020, including a keynote speech from leader of the […]

Joanne Barratt, Managing Director of The Venues Collection, explains why working with a venue supplier could help staff stay connected… As we all become accustomed to the ‘new normal’, flexibility will be key in our approach to bringing people together again in the new office. Professor Cary Cooper, a leading psychologist, has predicted that more […]

Simon Clayton, Chief Ideas Officer at RefTech, offers some key advice… Since the beginning of August, we are now able to organise and attend socially distanced meetings for up to thirty delegates. This means that event organisers will need technology to manage delegate footfall and create a staggered entry system.  Delegates will need a simple […]

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres.  Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]

Since launching in 2017, Eventwell‘s Event Wellbeing week has been a platform for individuals and businesses in the events industry to come together to campaign and advocate for better mental health and wellbeing for all. This year also saw the introduction of Event Wellbeing Day in February, coinciding with International Confex. However due to the […]

If you’re looking for partners to help with office or event tech after lockdown, the PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of specialists covers everything from Audiovisual and Stand Builds to Lighting and Health & Safety – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start […]

We’re delighted to announce the Wellness Revival Festival – a one-day digital event focused on wellbeing and tailored specifically for the needs of PAs, EAs, Corporate Bookers and Event Organisers – Like you! Wednesday September 16th Attendance is FREE for all sessions and activities, but you must register early as we have a limited number of places. The […]

Rebecca Thomas (pictured), Director at London-based Eventify, provides advice on event management in the post-lockdown era… Here at Eventify, we are an event management company committed to providing an unrivalled bespoke and personal service. We offer a free venue finding service, as well as end-to-end event management. We were thrilled to hear that business events […]

Kerry Edwards has been appointed as the new Managing Director of boutique event agency Bien Venue, replacing agency owner Sam Elliott in the role. Edwards has been promoted from within the business, from a Client Director position, and will now lead sales, operations and finance teams and suppliers as Elliott moves to a CEO capacity to […]

Many of their venues in The Venues Collection (TVC), including Yarnfield Park, Kents Hill Park, Eastwood Hall and Milton Hill House, are now open and hosting small, socially distanced training courses and events. Alexandra House and Sedgebrook Hall will be re-opening from 1st September. TVC is accredited by Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ standard, […]

Visitor registration is open for The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community. The Meetings Show – rescheduled to October due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic – will run a comprehensive, interactive virtual element alongside the live event to keep business meetings and events professionals […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been awarded AIM secure accreditation, the UK’s only recognised quality standard for the meeting industry. The resorts says its AIM Secure Accreditation demonstrates its commitment to delivering a healthy and hygienic environment and high-quality meeting and events facilities for its guests, as well as its safe service delivery and compliance […]

UK Consortia Venues of Excellence (VoE) and Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) have announced a new business collaboration for members, as venues in both memberships continue to reopen their businesses after the COVID-19 lockdown. The events industry has been hugely impacted during the lockdown, and as restrictions slowly ease, both consortia recognised the challenges their members […]