Are you researching hotels for future trips and events? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help. Our list of hotels covers everything from large to boutique and airports to beach resorts – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now Get listed! Are you […]

Learning and development (L&D) has an important role to play in the long-term business recovery plans, but evaluation processes must be reviewed, according to a new report from Warwick Conferences. According to the  survey of 200 directors across finance, HR and L&D by Warwick Conferences, which was undertaken before the impact of Covid-19 was known, investment […]

Unique Venues of Manchester has announced Beccy Gibson as a new director, as the marketing and consultancy organisation prepares to expand its services to other major UK cities. Unique Venues of Manchester (UVM), established in 2013, was set up with a clear vision to offer a collaborative community and a platform to promote high-quality event spaces […]

Drinkers will visit the pub more than six thousand times during their lifetime – enjoying 7,786 pints of lager and 5,579 packets of crisps along the way. The study of 1,000 pub goers found they will hear ‘time’ called on 1,728 occasions and those who generously tend to buy a round will do so almost […]

Venues are keen to demonstrate their commitment to offering a safe environment when business meetings and events return, says the Meetings Industry Association (mia). Since its launch just over a week ago, the trade association has been inundated with applications for its new AIM Secure accreditation. The enhanced national quality accreditation for venues featuring vital infection prevention […]

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 […]

As IET Venues prepare to safely reopen for socially distanced events once permitted, the central city venues have shared their extensive precautions for the reassurance of event planners. Austin Court in Birmingham and Savoy Place in London offer a series of well ventilated rooms and additional outside space, which has allowed flexibility in redetermining new […]

With lockdown easing, now is the perfect time to start researching venues for your next event – The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Our list of venues encompasses everything from bars, restaurants, indoor sports and hotels right through to safari […]

Function Fixers offers a FREE venue finding service for all types of events not only in London, but across the UK and beyond. We offer valuable impartial advice to help you to choose the perfect venue for any event. Our service is totally bespoke and we work on a one to one basis with each […]

By Warwick Conferences The events industry has changed following the recent pandemic and organisers must decide between virtual and physical events. Here are four ways for those planning events to ensure delegates receive a memorable experience… First impressions count External venues are able to provide a warm welcome that is much harder to replicate online. […]

As cinemas and other venues get ready to open next month, ODEON Events has announced its safeguarding policies and guidance to ensure peace of mind for event organisers looking to use its venues. The company’s comprehensive handbook provides full guidance on its procedures, from sanitisation controls to venue controls; auditorium controls to communication controls. Host […]

As part of the major programme to develop antibody tests to track the level of COVID-19 infection in the community, Emma Woodcock, Head of Event and Business Development assisted in the delivery of what is normally sports event space to be transformed into a Clinical Trial Unit. Keele University has joined a key national programme […]

The Meetings Industry Association is calling for clarity on a reopening date for the business meetings and events sector as it launches its latest support. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “We were extremely disappointed that yesterday’s announcement did not provide any clarity for our sector. Without a start date, the social distancing reduction to 1m is totally irrelevant and has […]

The final speakers for Wednesday’s PA Life LIVE digital conference have been revealed. The conference will run from 9.30am to 4.05pm on Wednesday June 24th and is focused on HELPING YOUR COMPANY RETURN TO BUSINESS POST LOCKDOWN. Your free pass to PA Life LIVE gives you access to LIVE Webinar sessions including: Risk Assessment & Planning For […]

We’re delighted to announce Warwick Conferences as an Event Partner at the PA Life LIVE virtual conference, which takes place on Wednesday, June 24th. Warwick Conferences is a conference, meeting and events business based at the University of Warwick. It boasts a diverse range of venues, each offering bespoke spaces, bedrooms and dining. Also available is the Conference Park – […]

Wider spaces that guarantee physical distance, artificial intelligence to control visitor flows and the capacity limits, traceability of the attendees’ contacts at the venues, possible temperature control at the accesses and ventilation systems equipped with antibacterial filters. These are some of the measures featured in the safety and prevention protocol for COVID-19, which Fira de […]

IET Venues has announced a series of hybrid event packages to break down the borders of events in London and Birmingham to far-reaching audiences. The two established venues, IET London: Savoy Place and IET Birmginham: Austin Court were already well-versed in the streamlined delivery of technical AV before lockdown. In recent weeks, the approach of […]

BMA House has created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that it says reflect the ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. Including options for webcasting, breakouts, speaker only conferences and exhibitor/sponsor packages, the offering reflects both the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the future needs of event organisers. Kat Winfield, […]