UVM EXPO 2020, the annual hybrid exhibition and conference for the events industry, has announced its programme of speakers ahead of October 1st, when it is set to be held virtually and physically, in Manchester. The UVM Expo 2020 organisers have now released their official event programme, featuring keynote speaker Martin Fullard, editor of Conference […]

A new exciting virtual event will run across two days next week, providing learning and networking opportunities for thousands of event buyers across the UK. Venues + Events Live Digital will take place on September 23rd and 24th and you can register your place here. Highlighting her decision to support Venues + Events Live Digital, […]

The organisers of CHS Birmingham have announced that the show will be moved to spring 2021, following discussions with exhibitors, stakeholders, the event’s venue and its Advisory Board. The exhibition will now take place on April 20th 2021, however the organisers will also be running a series of smaller ‘buyer meetings’ in October to support […]

Following the recent news that the events industry can reopen from 1st October, UVM EXPO 2020launches its third industry exhibition – this time in hybrid format, on 1st October 2020. Brought to you by Unique Venues of Manchester and a number of incredible partners, UVM EXPO 2020 will be a conference and exhibition style event, […]

By Inception Events Inception Events organises corporate events from Inception to Completion. Our services include venue finding, full event management and on-site support in the UK and around the globe.  We work closely with our clients to create and deliver unforgettable events. We are committed to understanding our clients’ business, products and customer base so […]

Register for the next PA Life Virtual Meet Up, taking place on Monday, September 14th with special guest speaker KB02 giving you insight into its spaces and how events will run post-lockdown. Monday, September 14th 2020 3:00pm KB02 isa venue focussed on providing optimal team building events for corporate clients. Picture Adult Soft Play, Live DJs, […]

As part of its sixth birthday celebrations Hello Hospitality is giving PA Life readers the chance to win some great prizes in its September Pick ‘n’ Six prize draw. All you need to do is click here to enter – there are four prizes up for grabs, including: An overnight bed & breakfast stay for […]

Luxury Travel Intelligence has revealed its much-anticipated World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands list for 2020, with Six Senses (pictured) taking top spot for the first time. LTI says it has taken the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process, comprising a ‘rigorously defined algorithm’ that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands. The algorithm includes 123 […]

Make Venues has launched a new report that delves into the need for – and nuances of customer service. The white paper, ‘Understanding Excellence’, provides detailed discussion about the meaning of service in business and what the event industry can learn from leading brands. In particular, it looks at how household brands such as Warby […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has announced that venues across its group are opening their doors once again to meetings and events.  Government guidelines now allow meetings of under 30 to take place across venues, stadia and cultural attractions as long as they adhere to social distancing and COVID-safety measures. The industry will be using this period […]

The team at Conference Oxford can’t wait to start welcoming people through its doors again. The 68 University and college venues are busy working to ensure that the correct measures and processes are in place to allow for the safe return of students, staff and, of course, clients. Contact Conference Oxford and you can start […]

Warwick Conferences has responded to the ever-changing requirements of event organisers and their delegates by adding three new services, to its portfolio. Following the rise of online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic – which allows both audiences and speakers to receive and deliver content remotely – Warwick Conferences has combined its experience and technical expertise […]

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has confirmed its 152nd annual Congress will go ahead in 2020 as a hybrid event at Congress Centre. Over 14 – 15 September, thousands of TUC members are expected to tune in online to the discussions and panels hosted at Congress 2020, including a keynote speech from leader of the […]

Roehampton Venues – Elm Grove Conference Centre is delighted to have the We’re Good To Go Industry Standard approval and will be opening for smaller meetings of up to 30 people on September 1st. Elm Grove Conference Centre has been reworked, offering guests a safe event space. It can offer:- • Dedicated conference entrance and […]

Joanne Barratt, Managing Director of The Venues Collection, explains why working with a venue supplier could help staff stay connected… As we all become accustomed to the ‘new normal’, flexibility will be key in our approach to bringing people together again in the new office. Professor Cary Cooper, a leading psychologist, has predicted that more […]

Imperial Venues, Imperial College London, offers more than 100 flexible event spaces in South Kensington. Spaces range from a Grade II listed townhouse with private courtyard garden to modern meeting rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres.  Event organisers can take advantage of Imperial’s professional event services, including in-house catering, superb audio-visual equipment, full event management and […]

Many of their venues in The Venues Collection (TVC), including Yarnfield Park, Kents Hill Park, Eastwood Hall and Milton Hill House, are now open and hosting small, socially distanced training courses and events. Alexandra House and Sedgebrook Hall will be re-opening from 1st September. TVC is accredited by Visit Britain’s ‘We’re Good To Go’ standard, […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has been awarded AIM secure accreditation, the UK’s only recognised quality standard for the meeting industry. The resorts says its AIM Secure Accreditation demonstrates its commitment to delivering a healthy and hygienic environment and high-quality meeting and events facilities for its guests, as well as its safe service delivery and compliance […]