The meetings, events and incentives community will come together this week to make valuable business connections, learn and network as The Meetings Show returns. The UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community will be officially opened tomorrow (Thursday September 30th) by Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston at ExCeL, London. Hundreds of international and UK destinations, […]

Butlin’s has relaunched its Conferences & Events offering across all three resorts at Bognor Regis, Skegness and Minehead, with a new team, a new creative approach delivered by new agency and a new innovative venue – Studio 36. Butlin’s says it now boats state-of-the-art facilities, along with mouth-watering menus, exciting activities and a variety of […]

Church House Westminster has created a new instant event package to help event organisers find last-minute venue hire solutions until the end of 2021. The Westminster event venue stands ready to instantly facilitate daytime conferences from 120 up to 250 in-person delegates by offering a ready-to-go all-inclusive conference package that includes room hire and audio-visual […]

Keele University Events and Conferencing is an award-winning academic venue with a wide range of meetings rooms and exhibition space which can cater for events up to 600 delegates. The extensive conferencing and leisure facilities onsite provide a vast selection of options for event organisers and the in-house events team will tailor their service to […]

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is hidden in Kent countryside, just over an hour from central London. This 600-acre wildlife park is home to more than 800 rare and endangered animals and offers a truly unique venue for your next meeting, event or team away day. With a stunning Grade II* listed mansion offering unique […]

Imperial War Museums (IWM) has completed its membership of Lime Venue Portfolio with the addition of IWM London ,which will join the four other branches (IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast). Imperial War Museum London has been one of the most visually arresting and popular venues in the London events scene […]

BMA House has continued its ongoing investment in high end AV technology to ensure it offers a complete range of options for organisers seeking live, hybrid or virtual event support. BMA House is now able to offer complete hybrid packages, including up to four HD cameras, operators and streaming services for events of up to […]

Westminster Venue Collection has welcomed Westminster Boating Base as its newest member venue. After an incredibly challenging year for the events industry, the collection of London venues is witnessing a steady growth in enquiries from both event planners and prospective new member venues. Joining the consortium, Westminster Boating Base is a unique, spacious venue with unparalleled views across […]

Are you planning live event projects for the ‘new normal’? 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 […]

Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston MP will be supporting a return to in-person events as he officially opens The Meetings Show which takes place at ExCeL London on September 30th and October 1st. The Mid Worcestershire MP will welcome attendees to the UK’s leading show that brings together the events, meetings and incentives industry to source, learn and […]

Manchester’s innovative entertainment and dining hub, Escape to Freight Island, have added their support to an exclusive PA experience in Manchester on September 21st and 22nd.  They join the event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation, Manchester Convention Bureau and PA Life, in hosting up to 50 PAs with an exclusive showcase of the city. Free […]

After so many missed celebrations in 2020, many of us are looking forward to celebrating an extra special Christmas this year. So, let’s make it a December to remember for all the right reasons. With over 45 hotels across the UK, Marriott is the perfect venue for your festive celebrations. From intimate gatherings to big, […]

When you start travelling for business again, look no further than the new Marriott Bonvoy Business Ready programme. Wherever you need to go, there are Marriott hotels in and around every major city in the UK with simple booking, access to exclusive benefits and trusted service, so you can focus on what’s important. Experience more […]

By Robin Figg, Vector Lighting & AV As human beings we like to socialise, since records began people from across the globe have gathered for sport, fun and more recently business. Face to face meetings are more important now than they have ever been, bringing staff and customers together. Vector Lighting & AV has for […]

Following on from a difficult 18 months, hosting a Christmas party may seem challenging. However, events remain possible with the help of the latest tech trends and a bit of Christmas spirit. It could still be the season to be jolly… In a pre-Covid world, event planning platform Eventbrite revealed that UK organisations were set […]

By Belmond Hotels The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, is your home in the heart of the city. Stay with us and become real Chelsea residents, with an exclusive key to the hotel’s vibrant surroundings. Discover the city’s secret gems from a bespoke menu of experiences; from art tours and boat trips to private alfresco picnics. […]

British restauranteur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed the new catering partner for 116 Pall Mall, home to the Institute of Directors in London. Founded in 1903, the Institute of Directors is the UK’s longest-running membership organisation for professional business leaders. Its London headquarters are located at 116 Pall Mall; a Georgian Grade-I listed […]

Mandy Jennings (pictured), CEO at Venues of Excellence, shares top tips for selecting a venue for post pandemic conferences and events… As the Government lifts restrictions on the MICE sector, I would love to share my top tips to give you confidence and reassurance as you start planning your company events for 2021 and beyond. […]