A world first reusable zero waste exhibition stand made from event waste carpet will make its global debut at The Meetings Show next week. Thanks to a collaboration between creator Paradigm and partners isla, The Bulb, Informa and The Meetings Show, a prototype of the innovative reusable zero waste stand will be revealed to the […]
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 […]
A new regional convention bureau has launched to represent Bristol, Bath and the surrounding area. The Bureau’s key objectives are to proactively promote region for business events, working with local partners to secure new business for the region. Building on the success of the existing Meet Bristol Convention Bureau, this new partnership will benefit local […]
Experience Oxfordshire Venues will be attending this year’s virtual MeetEngland event to promote Oxfordshire as a destination for business visits and events. Taking place on the 9th and 11th February 2021, MeetEngland Virtual is bringing together international buyers to connect online with destinations to discover the high-quality business events offer across England. MeetEngland Virtual is […]
The CHS Group has committed to ‘going live’ with its first ever CHS Birmingham exhibition, which is set to take place on October 27th at the ICC Birmingham. The new event was launched in the autumn last year, and with many industry events already cancelled or moving to hybrid formats, the group has confirmed that […]
This may surprise you, but this museum has got quite a history… You may have visited it as a child, you may have taken your family there, you might have never been to the museum, but I would bet you know about this museum. Not being a London native, I grew up only knowing London […]
The team at Visit Flanders are setting their sights on the meetings industry after conducting a study revealing that business travellers are more valuable than traditional tourism. To tackle the growing number of conferences in the Belgian region, Visit Flanders have brought in a new events and hotel specialist to help meet demands. The new […]
Louise Goalen is Chair of the HBAA and took up the role of Head of Venues at live event specialists Top Banana earlier this year. Louise believes that trust and transparency are the cornerstones of great client/ agency / venue relationships and sees the role of venue finders as pivotal in this three-way connection. Trust […]
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have welcomed more than 150 to the venue’s annual showcase, offering sunshine and spirits with a festival twist. Taking place in the July sun during the festival season, the almost 500-year-old, Grade I-listed property embraced its heritage with a modern twist. [easingslider id=”14211″] Welcoming clients to the garden space, […]
Organising an event in the digital age can be a daunting task, and making the most of the various platforms from Twitter and LinkedIn to Snapchat and even WhatsApp can be overwhelming without preparation. Speaking with PA Life editor Molly Dyson at this year’s London Venues Summit, event organisers and social media specialists were brought […]
The Meetings Show is in full swing as the PA Life team return for day two. Yesterday offered a range of seminars, featuring discussions ranging from how to adapt your business to the changing times with Excellence Squared CEO Paul Bridle, how to manage multi-city meetings with CEO of ABBIT Maarten Vanneste and even exploring […]
Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Here’s what to expect on day one. MPI’s Post Show Charity Party will kick off in […]
Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending The Meetings Show this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan ahead […]
Butlin’s Conference & Events will attend the upcoming Meetings Show for the first time as part of its plans to establish itself as a leading event space provider. Hoping to challenge people’s opinions of the holiday provider, Butlin’s will be setting up a stand at London’s Olympia this June to show what opportunities they offer […]
Once again, the opportunity to meet new people and rediscover old acquaintances will sit at the heart of The Meetings Show. Spread across the whole week, the networking programme includes a host of official show, partner and exhibitor events. Kicking the week off on Monday, 12 June is the show’s annual Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception. […]
Wyboston Lakes will be joining events association HBAA’s stand at this year’s Meetings Show to promote the resort as a key destination for conferences and training opportunities. Attending alongside the HBAA, Wyboston Lakes hopes to further establish its longstanding membership with the association, of which it is involved in the executive committee. Seeing the show […]
De Vere Latimer Estate’s plans for a £7 million renovation on the Grade I-listed mansion at the heart of the estate have led to the discovery of a hidden history on the property. Located in in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, the mansion was nicknamed the The Spy House due to its connections to World War II, although […]
Catering and event specialist Sodexo Prestige Venues and Events has released a guide detailing some of the UK’s top event destinations this summer. The guide, called Let It Shine, reveals venues across the country celebrating the summer in style, with seasonal treats and offers for businesses. Exploring spaces such as heritage sites, museums and sports […]
