Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has launched the ESSA Individual Induction, the first in a series of certificated training courses for its members with a focus on health and safety. The trade body has created a series of bite-sized induction courses that cover a range of safety-related areas to provide a key understanding of different health and safety requirements when working at an exhibition or event. ESSA already offers company-level Accredited status, a quality assurance programme designed […]

Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has welcomed the recognition from government that there is and will continue to be a serious impact on companies beyond retail, leisure and hospitality stating that there will be a £100 million boost to the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) fund for local authorities in England. However, continued speculation surrounding Government restrictions […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life. That’s why we’re busy updating our listings of important events for PAs, EAs and Corporate Buyers with key dates as soon as we receive confirmed details. Got an event you’d like us to add? […]

3D 360 degree virtual and hybrid events platform Vii–Events has launched a marketplace portal to encourage collaboration in the hotly contested virtual–events environment. Vii Events asserts that to be truly an ‘all-in-one’ platform, you have to collaborate with other successful event tech companies and utilise the best solutions, including AMMP, CatchTheMICE, CLIPr, Duelbox, Engamio, evmux, Incentli, InGo, Gleanin, Hio Social, […]

Don’t forget to RSVP for our exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and […]

New research from the mia (Meetings Industry Association) has revealed the extent of event cancellations and postponements as a result of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. In its latest survey of 222 organisations serving the events industry, including venues, hotels, suppliers and event agents, the association estimates that UK venues have already lost over £117m of […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has highlighted concern in response to the recent announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “While today’s announcement of a £1bn fund for hospitality is a welcome start to recognising the current state of affairs, we cannot afford to look at this at face value. With cash […]

Story Events, organiser of the annual London Summer Event Show, has announced that, in light of the latest restrictions and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, it will postpone the event for two months. Originally scheduled for mid-January, the London Summer Event Show will now take place on March 15th & 16th. […]

Agiito has announced that, for the first time, its travel, meetings and events solution will feature on the RM6217 Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework.  Out of all the suppliers on the framework, Agiito is the only travel management company (TMC) to be awarded a place on two Lots: Lot 1 (UK travel booking solutions) and Lot 4 (venue-finding and events).  These two ‘Lots’ enables central government, wider public sector and third sector organisations access to fully managed, online and offline travel booking solutions covering UK and international rail and […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and events […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has reacted to the Prime Minister’s Plan B announcement. Kerrin MacPhie, Chief Executive of the mia, said: “Based on the latest scientific data we understand that the Plan B restrictions will need to be put in place, to help reduce the transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. “However, this […]

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 […]

Sustainability has been a key part of the Barbican’s success story over the last two weeks with a win at the London Venue and Catering Awards, followed by the hosting of the Sustainable Events Show and the announcement of a major exhibition. The Barbican won the Sustainability Award at the London Venue and Catering Awards, […]

IBTM last week saw the launch of a new community focused social enterprise for the meetings and events industry – Origin’All. The company works with local, destination-specific suppliers to create more authentic meeting and incentive programmes, ensuring that the value of the meeting stays within the local community while enriching the experience for delegates. As […]

Here at PA Life we’re focused on giving you the tools and information you need to succeed in your professional life. That’s why we’re busy updating our listings of important events for PAs, EAs and Corporate Buyers with key dates as soon as we receive confirmed details. Got an event you’d like us to add? […]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole has opened its new-look and highly flexible conference and events facilities. The announcement represents a relaunch of the hotel’s meetings product and forms part of the venue’s multi-million-pound refurbishment. The new spaces are now fully operational and once again ready to accommodate some of the most recognised events in the UK. The […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the Midlands, is celebrating yet another win after being awarded England’s Best Incentive Hotel at the recent annual World MICE Awards 2021. The World MICE Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in MICE tourism. The awards aim to foster growth, innovations, and best practice on a global scale. Commenting on The Belfry’s […]

Silverstone International Conference & Exhibition Centre has signed the ‘Net Zero Carbon Events’ pledge, a joint commitment across the events and meetings industry to achieve the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord. The pledge commits organisations to achieve ‘net zero’ by 2050, at the latest, and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The […]