British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has announced a new sommelier training initiative for 2020, focusing on non-alcoholic pairings to match with lunch and dinner menus. The company cites research suggests that more consumers are drinking no and low ABV drinks, seeing a £22.4 million growth with a reported 20.4% of consumers now opting for […]

Trying to organise a formal event or small gathering,and looking for talented and creative chefs and cooks? Welcome to eho chef, the matchmaking platform that is a perfect addition to any PA’s little black book of contacts. eho chef is an innovative time-saving platform that can help with your culinary search, quickly and efficiently. Simply post your request on […]

UK events caterer and restaurateur Searcys and venue marketplace platform HireSpace have released findings from a new report identifying the key drivers for event planning decision making. The survey findings based on in-depth research, conducted by international insight specialist MMR, reveal for the first time two distinct mindsets when it comes to event booking and […]

Winner of the BT Sport Industry Awards ‘Entertainment Experience of the Year’ Phynova Six Day London is back for its fifth edition, taking place Tuesday 22nd – Sunday 27th October 2019. The world’s best riders will take to the boards of the Lee Valley Velopark, taking on the toughest test in track cycling across six gruelling days […]

Healix International highlights some of the risks businesses should account for when sending travellers to Japan… In an age where the Far East doesn’t seem so far, over 400,000 visitors from across the globe are set to descend on Japan for the Rugby World Cup this September. Among these will be die-hard rugby fans lucky […]

The independent customer experience assessors from LiveTourism, commissioned by the top-flight’s governing body, scored Watford FC’s Vicarage Road Stadium’s hospitality experiences above all of English football’s biggest clubs. Mandy Lane, Managing Director for LiveTourism, said: “The focus and attention to detail in providing the best possible hospitality experience is a credit to all the staff […]

The way we’re working is changing and the modern office of today is embracing flexible work spaces, creative interior design and employee wellbeing. But what has this got to do with the hospitality industry? Vanessa Jackman, sales and marketing director at Valor Hospitality Europe looks at why hotels offering meeting and event spaces need to […]

The deadline to apply for the CHS Awards, which will once again showcase the best of the UK hospitality industry, is March 1, 2019 Free to enter, the CHS Awards will return this year to once again recognise and celebrate groups and individuals within the UK hospitality industry that do not normally get an opportunity […]

First impressions count for everything in business, making the importance of offering a personalised approach even more crucial. Natalie Joyce, head of entree reception services at Vacherin, shares her tips to ensure businesses are delivering the best service to clients.  In the words of the author Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will […]

Club members will be taken on a tour of the hotel’s grounds and facilities, while sampling its hot and cold buffet selection. Surrey’s Hilton Cobham is set to open its doors to PA Life Club members this April, where guests will get to experience everything this hotel can offer in the countryside. Taking place on […]

Club members took on ‘The Cube’ as the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre and Goto Events held an evening of team-building activities and networking. The Madejski Stadium is an impressive venue in its own right – capable of holding up to 24,000 guests, the view from the boxes and conference rooms above is unparalleled. Inside it […]

Three’s the magic number: Each season brings excitement to Gleneagles, from winter, when the local countryside is dusted in frost, through to spring and summer, when the estate is ablaze with colour and wildlife. Visit for three nights or more and we’ll give you 20 per cent off the best available rate to help you make […]

Coming up with new ideas to promote well-being among a team and keep morale high can be difficult due to workloads and time constraints, however Eynsham Hall believes it has it all under one roof. We all know that employee well-being isn’t just another box to tick. Keeping your staff healthy, motivated and happy is […]

Each of the hotels within the brand’s portfolio are located throughout the British Isles, making them ideal for business meetings, team-building activities and gala dinners. The Classic British Hotels collection features a veritable chocolate box of inspiring venues, each with its own distinct local flavour, character, setting and facilities. These high-quality hotels are located throughout […]

“Travellers are seeking out new destinations and crossing borders more than ever before; in the last two decades alone, the number of international travellers around the world has more than doubled to nearly 1.3 billion,” said Bob Loewen, COO for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham Grand, the upper-upscale brand of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, is […]

PA Life Club members enjoyed an overnight stay with New House Farm, where they got the chance to unwind and relax in the stunning Rother Valley, while checking out its exclusive facilities for corporate outings. What a way to kick off the New Year with a stay at The Lodges at New House Farm? A […]

Less than one year to go to Rugby World Cup 2019, hospitality purchasers get a once in a lifetime opportunity to have dinner with World Cup winner Ben Kay and the Webb Ellis Cup. With less than one year to go before the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan, hospitality sales have surpassed […]

Whether purchasing for business, reward, recognition or for personal pleasure, by implementing and following simple procedures outlined below by Keith Prowse, bookers of hospitality will be better placed to make more informed, and ultimately more successful investment decisions. Pre-booking In today’s marketplace, good etiquette requires that the consumer is placed at the forefront of the […]