The Kia Oval is one of the finest – and fastest growing – conference and events destinations in central London.  A stone’s throw from the River Thames but still just outside the Congestion Charge Zone, the venue is perfectly located for the West End, Westminster, and the City. The ground has parking for up to […]

Don’t forget to RSVP for our exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and […]

JANUARY OFFER – FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY Looking for a Covid-safe location for your meetings in the heart of London? 116 Pall Mall are offering a 10% discount on new meeting room bookings taking place in Q1 (up to the 31 March 2022) in their Business Centre and Academy for a limited time only. […]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole has unveiled its new-look and highly flexible bedroom options, which are aimed at meeting the evolving needs of its guests. More than 600 of the hotel’s rooms have been upgraded and adapted as part of the venue’s much anticipated, multi-million pound refurbishment. The hotel, which is located in the heart of the […]

Gareth Warnock, Group Sales Director at De Vere, shares the key factors he believes will shape the meetings and events industry in 2022… Go on a Workcation The pandemic has created a new holiday trend – the ‘workcation’. I believe that this trend for combined travel and remote working will only continue to grow in […]

Located in St Andrews overlooking the breath-taking Scottish coastline, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa has undergone a series of renovation works to the hotel, including the introduction of a penthouse, new guest rooms, an additional restaurant and bar, as well as refurbished events spaces, ahead of The Open in 2022 which will be […]

Lime Venue Portfolio is pioneering for greener marketing within the meetings and events industry with the announcement of a new ‘clean and green’ website for 2022. The brand was recently recognised for its sustainable education campaign ‘Beyond Food’, by The Drum, and is now looking to ensure its digital marketing supports the brands sustainability credentials. […]

Don’t forget to RSVP for our exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and […]

Don’t forget to RSVP for our exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and […]

New research from the mia (Meetings Industry Association) has revealed the extent of event cancellations and postponements as a result of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. In its latest survey of 222 organisations serving the events industry, including venues, hotels, suppliers and event agents, the association estimates that UK venues have already lost over £117m of […]

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is pleased to share its recent accolades which were received at the 28th Annual World Travel Awards Grand Final, held virtually on December 16th. This year, Sandals Resorts International and its Luxury Included Resorts took home four awards, including the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company for the 26th year in a row. These […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort, situated in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire is celebrating two more award wins, including Best Marketing / PR Team at the 2021 International Brilliance Awards, and IAGTO Outstanding Service Award at the 21st IAGTO Awards. The 2021 International Brilliance Awards champions the vital role that Marketing and PR plays in […]

Are you planning live event projects for 2022? The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted Venue Finder partners ready to help. Our list of Venue Finding specialists covers everything from hotels and restaurants to conference centres and expo halls – There’s something to suit every requirement! Start Your Search Now […]

We’re delighted to announce an exclusive Meet Up networking event for PA Life readers at Pennethorne’s Bar, Somerset House, on Thursday 27th January 2022, courtesy of Restaurant Associates Venues, part of Lime Venue Portfolio. Food in Meetings and Events – Introducing Ways to be Well. This event will be focused around food in meetings and events […]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole has opened its new-look and highly flexible conference and events facilities. The announcement represents a relaunch of the hotel’s meetings product and forms part of the venue’s multi-million-pound refurbishment. The new spaces are now fully operational and once again ready to accommodate some of the most recognised events in the UK. The […]

The Belfry Hotel & Resort in the Midlands, is celebrating yet another win after being awarded England’s Best Incentive Hotel at the recent annual World MICE Awards 2021. The World MICE Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in MICE tourism. The awards aim to foster growth, innovations, and best practice on a global scale. Commenting on The Belfry’s […]

Fira de Barcelona has signed up to the “Net Zero Carbon Events” Commitment by the Events Industry Council (JMIC), which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The initiative, which has been launched at the COP26 World Climate Summit, is the most global action […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its coveted annual miaList. Competition once again remained extremely high for a place on the prestigious roll of honour, which for a decade has been recognising and celebrating the outstanding individuals working within the business meetings and events sector. […]