The last two years can probably be characterised in similarly sweeping terms; 2021, The Great Return; 2022, The Great Demand. At the Eastside Rooms, 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. But it could also be seen as the acceleration of what we have termed Ethical Events, something we’ve seen from our event organisers […]

Scotland is known for its stunning Highlands and wild nature. It’s got an abundance of history from crumbling castles, to bloody wars of fighting clans, to royal drama, not to mention salmon fishing and whiskey to attract visitors. But what do we know about Scotland as an events and meetings destination? Many of its iconic […]

Venues of Excellence, the UK’s leading sales and marketing consortium for independent venues, have just announced two new partnerships for their Preferred Partner Programme. The primary objective for the Venues of Excellence Preferred Partner Programme, is to find products and services to the hospitality sector who are at the top of their league and who […]

Green & Fortune is reporting a new set of demands as event planners navigate the current turbulent landscape of fast changing event dynamics. Whereas planning and organising Christmas events would historically have been an event planner’s mainstay focus in the autumn, the financial climate, industrial action and political machinations are having a major impact on […]

You are warmly invited to a PA Life Club Meet Up at Soho Residence, curtesy of Aero semi-private jets. The Meet Up will take place on Thursday 6th October, 6-8pm. Address: Soho Residence, 1st Floor, 83 – 85 Wardour St, London W1D 6QE It’s promising to be a great evening of networking over cocktails whilst you […]

When you walk into a hotel or venue, one of the first things you usually see is a sign that says ‘welcome’. But what does a real welcome really mean? It loses gloss if it’s not backed up by proactive service teams and on hand support offering an ethical and inclusive experience for all. At […]

Regent’s Conferences & Events has reported a record summer for their outdoor events making it the most successful in more ways than one. The central London based events venue has seen an all-time high of both guest numbers and average spend per head. Welcoming over 10,000 guests to the lawns between May and July, firms […]

Butlin’s day business packages provide flexible solutions for a variety of events. With multiple packages to choose from and a dedicated conference and events team on-site, the events offering at Butlin’s can be adapted to suit the needs of any event. Butlin’s offers a wide range of great-value packages, including Day Delegate Rate (DDR), Half […]

The Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa welcomes event professionals, PAs, and business clients for an exclusive view of its recently refurbished outdoor dining facilities, outdoor event spaces, and new Conference Café area on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10am – 4pm. Guests will be given the opportunity to explore both the indoor and outdoor […]

BMA House is amongst the first venues in the world to achieve Greengage’s ECOsmart Platinum accreditation. Platinum venues are described as having an: Outstanding approach with the highest possible standard of environmental sustainability applied. Platinum ECOsmart venues are leaders in hospitality and have considered sustainability in all aspects of their business. In addition to the […]

Now British Summertime is in full swing, it’s the perfect opportunity to move your business event outdoors. Whether you’re planning networking drinks, team building, or a walking meeting, our collection of historic mansion house estates, distinctive contemporary hotels, and event destinations across the UK, offer inspirational outdoor settings which will guarantee your event will be […]

If you’re looking for a unique venue for a corporate event that truly makes a difference, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the perfect destination. Set amidst 600 acres of beautiful Kentish parkland with a Grade II*-listed venue, distinctive accommodation, stunning glass Orangery and 900 animals, this world-class wildlife reserve provides an inspirational environment for […]

Center Parcs has experienced a 10% increase in enquiries compared to the same period in 2019 following the post-COVID reopening of its conference and events space in June 2022. Not only are booking enquiries up, but this stems solely from two of its most accessible and sought-after destinations in the UK, Woburn Forest and Sherwood Forest, as Center Parcs consolidated […]

The Kia Oval has created a new role of Head of Sustainability, reflecting the commitment of the business to being carbon neutral by 2030. Emily Pritchard has been appointed to the position, having previously held the role of Conference and Events Sales Manager at The Kia Oval. The new role will focus on building on […]

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched an inflation busting offer that looks to make up the deficit created by rising costs on business. Current predictions are that inflation could be pushed to around 10%, therefore the offer, which is open to any day delegate meetings and events that are booked between 25th July – 2nd September […]

It’s Afternoon Tea Week next week – 8th-14th August. This British pastime deserves to be celebrated. Searcys are doing it in style this year as part of celebrating its 175th anniversary. Searcys has been leading the way with beautiful afternoon teas, served in some of the UK’s most unique and historic settings. Experts in Champagne, […]

By The Eastside Rooms There is a lot of talk out there about value right now. Rightly so, despite the euphoria of our industry’s return to form, and the increase in businesses investing in events, there is also a great deal of concern around what the future may bring. The cost-of-living crisis and the potential […]

Structured meeting arrangements are not suited to every type of corporate event with companies often seeking a more relaxed and convivial way of conducting business or networking. Ascot Racecourse has introduced a new tasting bowl menu designed to cater for exactly this scenario. This clever solution from the accomplished and creative team from 1711 by […]