Gleneagles, one of Scotland’s most iconic hotels and sporting estates, will reopen its doors on July 15th, pending final guidance and advice from the Scottish government. The hotel has been working around the clock to carefully review its entire operation to develop a meticulous new set of safety protocols. A number of adjustments have been […]

By Sarah Wilson, CEO of Ace Travel Management Despite COVID-19 lockdown rules easing across the UK, it’s still unclear when full-scale international travel will resume. That said, countries throughout Europe and the wider world are starting to open their borders. Many have necessary restrictions in place whilst others are more liberal depending on the level […]

The PA Life team travelled down to a corner of the Garden of England to experience a unique corporate events venue that will leave you at one with nature by the end of your stay… How cool would it be to hold your next business event surrounded by a 600-acre wild animal park? Well, the […]

Representing the next generation of Hilton hotels, Hilton London Bankside is the perfect venue for an event, whether it’s for 8 people or 700 people. This design-led hotel has won multiple awards for its 11 flexible meeting spaces, five star customer service and diverse menu packages. The Mersive Wireless Presentation System used throughout allows presenters […]

Starwood Capital Group has confirmed that The Grand Hotel will open its doors again this summer following a restoration project to return the city centre landmark to its former glory.  The luxury hotel, a Grade II listed building, will be home to 185 rooms and suites, retaining the building’s mix of French Renaissance, Victorian and […]

Located just north of London in St Albans, Sopwell House has been the subject of a £14m investment programme. And it shows. This exclusive, but warm and friendly, hotel and spa offers great facilities for business users and leisure guests – with a visit to the impressive Cottonmill Spa a must. PA Life checked in […]

PA Life headed to the Williams’ restaurant at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel ahead of our recent FAM trip for a taster of lunch and a peek at the Hertfordshire venue’s event facilities…  Just 10 miles outside of North London, and nestled between the towns of Hertford and Welwyn in the Hertfordshire countryside, is Tewin Bury […]

James Borg revisits the recently refurbished 150-year-old landmark hotel in Oxford, ‘the city of dreaming spires’, that has spawned some of the greatest names in literature, such as Lewis Carroll, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis and Philip Pullman… The ancient town centre of Oxford has lost none of its historic feel, despite being wrapped around by […]

Roomex is the business hotel booking platform for your traveling workforce, wherever the job takes them. It provides PAs with a fast and simple online hotel booking, management and payment solution.  And unlike corporate travel agents or travel management companies, it’s completely free. There are no fees – and no contract requirement. One single monthly […]

Just one hour from London, University Arms, Cambridge is a city-centre landmark hotel that is ideal for both business travellers and weekend explorers, as Hamish Kilburn discovers when checking in for the night… Life is about the journey and not necessarily just the destination. At University Arms, Cambridge, however, life inside the hotel is about […]

This hidden gem on the Hertfordshire/Essex borders is an impressive – and versatile – venue for a variety of corporate and leisure options, as Lisa Carter reports… There is no doubt that Down Hall is steeped in history. Situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, it’s one of England’s longest-established country hotels. The stately home itself dates […]

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa in St Helier, part of the independently-owned Hand Picked Hotels group, has unveiled its newly-refurbished Grand Suite, re-establishing its position as a premier AA Five Star venue on the island for conferences, meetings and corporate events. During the extensive refurbishment, The Grand Suite, the hotel’s principal event space, underwent a […]

Nestled in the Surrey countryside, on the fringes of London, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, offers an unforgettable setting for business meetings and corporate days of all sizes. Hamish Kilburn checks in to the 19th Century venue to find out more… London is overrated, is the audacious conclusion I have made following a recent trip […]

The London Hilton on Park Lane is celebrating 100 Years of Hilton today, which marks a century since founder Conrad Hilton opened the first hotel back in Cisco Texas. The London Hilton on Park Lane itself was the first Hilton hotel to open in the UK back in 1963. To mark the groups century a specially […]

Spitbank Fort, one of two the Napoleonic boutique hotels owned by Solent Forts and based off the coast of Portsmouth, is now available for exclusive-use only. Offering a bespoke service with a dedicated Fort Captain, Executive Head Chef and fully staffed crew, the iconic Fort is ideal for accommodating those looking for a truly distinctive […]

Travelodge has revealed some of the items left behind in its 557 UK hotels during the last 12 months. Items include a Blue Eyed Cockatoo called Brexit, a jilted groom, a replica of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, an amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, a chest full of semi-precious stones, an ice cream van and a 5ft […]

London City Selection (LCS) is gearing up for its FAM trip extravaganza later this month. The event – themed ‘The Greatest Gameshows’ – takes place on March 22nd& 23rdand will feature more venues and partners than before. LCS Chair Paul Martins explained: “Every year we deliver an amazing, two-day event which showcases the City’s finest […]

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 […]