Small venues who recognise business meetings and events as a new revenue stream can now benefit from a dedicated quality assurance accreditation scheme offered by the UK’s largest trade association for meetings and events venues. Designed to provide reassurance to event organisers, the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) new AIM Small Venues quality standard has been specifically tailored […]

By Marriott Meeting Rooms It can be difficult to host an in-person meeting in your office at the moment. You may be facing strict rotation timetables, or perhaps don’t have enough space to accommodate social distancing. With working-from-home becoming the norm for some of us, you may not even have access to a meeting space […]

PA Life talks to Phyllis Wilkie, Director of Sales at the Old Course Hotel about the growing demand from corporate bookers for events later this year and beyond… What sort of demand are you seeing from corporate bookers since lockdown restrictions began easing? We are experiencing high level of enquiries for events towards the end […]

The Meetings Industry Association is seeking an outstanding and inspirational new chief executive, as Jane Longhurst is stepping down to retire. Since taking the helm in 2004, Longhurst has been championing the business meetings and events sector, collaborating and uniting the many different parts of the industry, advocating best practice to raise industry standards launching […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Government’s move to Step 4 of its roadmap will be delayed until July 19th at the earliest. Jane Longhurst, chief executive, said: “We understand the necessity for the Government to delay the move to Step 4 – the final stage of its […]

Travel and events solutions specialist Reed & Mackay has added meeting booking capability to its platform, providing fast access to thousands of covid-19 safe venues as companies return to in-person meetings. As companies move from office first to flexible working, they are navigating the challenges posed by a rapid return to in-person meetings against a backdrop of scaled back real […]

Lancashire Cricket has announced that following a planning meeting held at Trafford Town Hall, the Club has received approval from Trafford Council for a new venue redevelopment project at Emirates Old Trafford. The new project includes plans for a 1,025-seater stand, a heritage centre, a guest services hub, and a new retail store facing directly […]

Hand Picked Hotels, a family-owned collection of British country house hotels, has announced its new meetings and events proposition. Inspired Meetings & Events will be available across the collection’s hotels, providing facilities for corporate offsites in stunning locations across the UK. Douglas Waddell, Operations Director for Hand Picked Hotels, said: “With the world slowly reopening, it […]

The Lowry Hotel in Manchester has unveiled two corporate offers for the summer, following our earlier-reported spike in bookings and enquiries at the landmark venue. Here are the details in full: CORPORATE FUN TEAMBUILDING PACKAGE – Warrior Bootcamp Maximize your company results by booking your team on our exclusive Warrior Bootcamp Team Building Fun Day. […]

In our on-going series of articles talking to venues and event companies about the road back to live events and meetings, we speak to the team at IET London: Savoy Place about their options for virtual, hybrid and ‘in-person’ events… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We’re closely following the advice […]

Visitor registration for IBTM Wired is now open, with the event taking place online from 28 June to 1 July 2021. During IBTM Wired, visitors will get access to 60 topical education sessions specifically designed to provide key insights and tangible learnings to support recovery post pandemic. The event also includes online access to the […]

Using room lights on different floors, this is the moment London hotels officially declared themselves ‘OPEN’ for all guests again. As the capital – and the country – begins to get back to normal life, Crowne Plaza London Docklands and Holiday Inn Kensington Forum celebrated being open for non-essential guests again from Monday. The four-letter […]

By Marriott Bonvoy Events Say goodbye to blurred backdrops and slow Wi-Fi, and hello to seamless streaming and professional presentations with Marriott’s new meeting packages that have been designed for a new era. Redefining the meeting experience and enabling you to reconnect your team with confidence, Marriott’s Green Screen Package and Hybrid Meeting Package are […]

Warwick Conferences has achieved the ‘We’re Good to Go’ accreditation as it opens today (May 17th). Following the easing of restrictions, the venue is once again opening its indoor and outdoor facilities, welcoming back event organisers, delegates and staff. The accreditation demonstrates that the business is adhering to Government and Public Health Guidance. In line with this, […]

In our on-going series speaking to venues and event companies about the return of live events, we catch up with Kate Dean, Marketing Manager at 116 Pall Mall… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We are currently already open for socially distanced meetings and intimate weddings, (as well as our lovely […]

In our on-going series speaking to venues and event companies about the return of live events, we catch up with Anna Fowler, Marketing & Events Manager at the Roehampton Venues… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We have been open for small business meetings, overnight stays and on-site training, but we […]

As part of our series of articles looking at the re-opening of venues and events, we talk to IET London: Savoy Place… When are you expecting your venue to open for events? We’re closely following the advice in the Government’s roadmap as well as our own internal COVID-19 health and safety protocols, so we’re currently […]

As PAs and corporate bookers look for event options and venues navigate the loosening of restrictions, PA Life looks at the options for events over the coming weeks. We speak to Elena Kruger at Church House Westminster about the demand for the venue’s live, hybrid and virtual options and the demand right now from bookers… […]