As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. How to motivate yourself to get back to work in January  Going back to work in January is for most people, the least motivated you’ll feel all year, due to […]

Staying overnight in another location can be unnerving if you are by yourself and in an unfamiliar place, so what can hotels do to ensure their guests feel safe? Jamie Roberts, copywriter at Mediaworks, shares his thoughts from the benefits of enhanced CCTV and why hotels need a clear response plan. There are many factors […]

Georgian House in the heart of Pimlico, London is looking to invite PA Life club members to join them for an evening of cheese afternoon tea and a magical wizard cocktail experience. On March 7, PA Life Club members will be given the opportunity to visit the historic Georgian house and try out the very best of […]

The Cornish countryside is the perfect setting to catch your breath and getaway from it all, but what can this stunning location offer the corporate world? PA Life visits the Cornwall-based St Mawes Hotel and its sister site Idle Rocks to find out. It’s amazing how somewhere that looks so picturesque and beautiful as Cornwall […]

We sent Penelope Alice in search of adventure in the heart of Knightsbridge to an event held by The Hari Hotel and Travel Leaders.   On arrival at the venue, I was greeted by a glass of prosecco by the doorman as I entered the main reception area. The room was light and airy with a […]

The trip which includes a night at the Stoke Park Club and an afternoon tea trip along the River Thames is the final PA Life Club FAM trip of 2018. Fine dining and a fabulous landscape are just some of the luxuries that guests can enjoy. On November 30, PA Life Club members will be […]

The amount of conference, meeting and dining space is endless at The Grand, while the numerous bedroom choices including suites, executive and sea view rooms offer plenty of variety. Having never visited the seaside town of Eastbourne, I was more then eager to see what this location can offer. Myself and a group of PA […]

Steeped in history, The Grand, York, is a hotel that can cater to every need, from fine dining to conferences and events. Built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’ by the wealthy North Eastern Railway company, The Grand, York is now Yorkshire’s most luxurious hotel, meetings and events venue. No expense was spared in […]

Inside Manchester’s Grade II listed Refuge Assurance Company building is The Principal Hotel, where it has become a hive for private dining and business meetings. Jade Burke heads to the landmark hotel to check out what facilities it has to offer in the North. What once was the head office for the Refuge Assurance Company […]

Last week, PA Life Club members got to enjoy a five-star evening of brilliant service, luxurious rooms and breath-taking views from the Luton Hoo manor house hotel, spa and golf club. We’ve sent the PA Life PA, Penelope Alice along to visit the historic manor house and let you know what she thought of it…  […]

The Grand Brighton and sister property Richmond Hill Hotel have held a second dedicated period of well-being activity, focusing on the power of a good night’s sleep for improving well-being and reducing stress. Following a successful month of well-being activities in June this year, the hotel has devoted a week to encouraging their clients and […]

Some PA Life Club members and I won the opportunity to spend the night at the Doubletree by Hilton Dartford Bridge Hotel last weekend, and what a fantastic evening we had. Upon arrival on Friday afternoon, we were greeted by the hotel’s sales manager, Khushnuma Amalsadiwalla, a round of cocktails and some signature Doubletree cookies […]

With Silverstone just minutes away from the hotel’s doorstep and a luxurious spa on-site, Whittlebury has it all in terms of relaxation and team-building. Jade Burke travels to Northamptonshire to experience all it has to offer. If you’re more of a thrill-seeking or prefer to kick back and relax, Whittlebury Hall really can offer you […]

A lengthy career in the hotel industry sparked Mandy Jennings’ passion for driving high standards in hospitality. Today, Jennings is executive director of sales and marketing consortium Venues of Excellence, which awards membership to high-quality conference, meeting and training venues across the UK How did you come across your current role? After working my way […]

Editor of sister site Hotel Designs, Hamish Kilburn checks in to find out whether Scotland’s Gleneagles Hotel really can cater to the demands of modern PAs. Gleneagles has long been known as a destination for world-renowned golfing, awe-inspiring spa retreat getaways and unmatched weddings. Its roaring twenties heritage runs through the very fabrics of the […]

Travelodge has been around for 33 years, making it a well-known brand but not one that many people really know. It’s grown and changed almost unrecognisably since it became Britain’s first budget hotel chain in 1985 – we bet it’s not the Travelodge you think you know: 546 hotels in the UK (and a further […]

Jade Burke heads to the contemporary Bermondsey Square Hotel for an overnight stay in one of its exclusive terrace rooms. Overlooking the weekly Bermondsey antiques market, the Bermondsey Square Hotel lives up to its trendy location. A 15-minute walk away from London Bridge tube station, the hotel is close enough to the heart of the […]

Around one fifth of corporate travel buyers increased their use of serviced apartment suppliers during 2017. According to a recent poll carried out by PA Life’s media partner the Business Travel Show and the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), a similar number of buyers directed more spend to budget hotels, while over a third […]