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UNIQUE VENUES: ICE BAR London

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This year celebrates the 15th year of one of London’s most unique venues: the famous ICE BAR. Inside 30 tonnes of ice have been carved and sculptured into dramatic icons of Norse mythology to create the current installation, Valhalla Calling.  On entry guests are provided with faux-fur hooded capes and thermal gloves that keep out […]

WIN a luxury spa day for two! Simply visit us at the PA Show

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Take your wellness and wellbeing up a notch this year with a FREE trip to the celebrated Cottonmill Spa at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire. Following a £14 million investment, the state-of-the-art Cottonmill Spa is the UK’s first private members’ spa, combining the serenity of a spa with the exclusivity of a club.  And, thanks to […]

How To: Get the most out of a venue

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A good venue team will act as memory makers – providing far more than just space to host an event, writes Mandy Jennings (pictured), Executive Director of Venues of Excellence… Once upon a time, if you were tasked with booking a venue you’d do just that – hire the space and tick the boxes when […]

Hilton London Bankside: Home to the world’s most creative meeting room

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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 […]

Searcys posts 17.5% growth and sets out goals for 2020

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British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has posted a successful 2019, hosting over 15,000 commercial events across its portfolio and over 380,000 guests across the restaurants and bars. Those numbers have led to a reported revenue increase of 17.5% from 2018, with like-for-like contributing 6.7% of the total revenue growth. In turn, this has led to […]

Spend your next business trip with Travelodge

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Travelodge has been around for 35 years, making it a well established 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… 572 hotels in the UK  Over 43,000 rooms of which […]

Big breakfast results for Searcys at the Gherkin bookings

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Searcys at the Gherkin has reported on an impressive year of events business, with the venue hosting over 1,400 events and 22,614 guests across the top four floors of the landmark building. It says more than 15% of all the events held in 2019 took place over breakfast, reflecting an increase from 4% last year. This shift away from […]

Four reasons Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is Dubai’s best hotel for professional mums

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Whether it’s the school run, breakfast, bath time, homework… caring for children never stops, and when you team this with a busy nine-to-five, it’s safe to say that you deserve a holiday where you can switch off and enjoy a little ‘me’ time – even if it’s only for half an hour!   We get it, […]

Have your meeting reimagined at Whittlebury Park in 2020

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Hotel and Conference Centre Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire has invested £1m into transforming its event and meeting spaces giving clients an entirely new experience for 2020. The new rooms will have bespoke lighting, stylish furniture and a brand new informal meeting space, the ‘Inside, Outside’ room. Whittlebury’s team have designed their new inspiring spaces following feedback from clients and […]

New spaces help Barbican Business Events achieve best year to date

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The Barbican’s strategy to use Cinemas 2 and 3 as conference venues as well as cinemas has helped Barbican Business Events achieve its 2019/20 financial target in just nine months.  The new spaces, which have been particularly popular with last minute bookers each have a capacity of 150, the latest AV equipment and private registration, […]

The Grand Hotel Birmingham will open again this summer

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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 […]

Searcys reveals no or low alcoholic pairings for diners

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British restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has announced a new sommelier training initiative for 2020, focusing on non-alcoholic pairings to match with lunch and dinner menus. The company cites research suggests that more consumers are drinking no and low ABV drinks, seeing a £22.4 million growth with a reported 20.4% of consumers now opting for […]

ODEON opens luxury cinema experience in north London

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The first ODEON Luxe & Dine has opened in Islington Square in north London, offering guests a premium experience and the ability to order gourmet food and drink directly to their seat. An evolution of the existing Luxe experience and designed for grown ups, guests at the cinema can choose from a carefully created menu, […]

Gloucester Rugby grows Christmas event revenue by 58%

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Gloucester Rugby saw 58% increase in bookings for Christmas parties across its 2019 winter season, with 80% coming from new clients. The club says this was a direct result of changes in Gloucester Rugby’s sales strategy and positioning of the Conference & Events business.  Over the last year, Gloucester Rugby has focused on increasing the […]

Join the Official England Rugby Dinner this February

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The England Rugby squad are heading to Twickenham Stadium on 14 February for the Official England Rugby Dinner in aid of Injured Players Foundation. This rugby filled evening will include a number of Q&As with the players, offering an insight into what it’s like to be a part of the squad. Taking place just days […]

Commercial event activity underpins Somerset House cultural programme

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Somerset House generated over £2 million through its commercial events activity last year. All of these funds were invested back into supporting the upkeep of the historic site for over 3 million visitors to enjoy annually; as well as its diverse programme exploring contemporary culture. Commercial events activity is essential to Somerset House Trust, as […]

CHECKING IN: Sopwell House

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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 […]

Big opportunity for sustainable suppliers at Christmas time, says BMA House

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17% of 375 respondents to a BMA House survey of event organisers and suppliers said they send cards and gifts with no consideration for the environment, though the majority give something that is not only positive for the recipient but also the wider world, including:- ·       23% – sustainable Christmas cards ·       11% – sustainable gift ·       18% […]