Reflecting on a Year of Triumphs: 2023 in Review The start of a new year always offers the perfect time for reflection and looking back at 2023, it really was an amazing year for our industry. With the return of face-to-face events back in full swing, I’m very thankful to be able to say that...
The Countdown to Christmas: Hospitality’s Busiest Season The supermarket shelves are overflowing, the John Lewis ad is out and the radio waves have started to play Slade which can only mean one thing…….the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on! With only a few weeks to go until the big day, it’s that time...
Discovering London’s Finest Venues: A Personal Journey One of the best things about my job is having the opportunity to visit so many venues in our wonderful capital. London is packed to the brim with so many fabulous properties and it’s vital for me to keep up to date with new openings, visit those who...
Industry Insights: The CHS Show Experience Anyone who works in hospitality will agree that our industry is ALL about people – making connections, sharing insights and hopefully having a little bit of fun in the process! The recent CHS Show at the ICC in Birmingham saw all of these elements combined which I attended. I...
This time of year is always a busy one for Park Lane Events as I wrap up our contracted events for the year, look ahead to 2024 and countdown to Christmas. Preparing for CHS Birmingham: The Annual Highlight It’s also a busy time in my exhibition calendar; as well as recently attending the BNC Show...
When it comes to holding a meeting, training course or conference away from the office, one of the very first tasks to tick off the list is to set a realistic budget. The overall event cost is probably one of the most important elements to consider and when it comes to collecting quotes and prices...
Embracing the Return of Exhibition Season It’s that time of year when invitations start landing in our inboxes for the exhibition season. We all know that these dates are an essential addition to the calendar when working in the events industry and it’s so wonderful that face to face networking is well and truly back...
Park Lane Events Webinars: Connecting the Events Industry Amidst Change The Origin of Park Lane Events Webinars Let’s just rewind a little to March 2020, the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the time when our beloved hospitality industry was flipped over and turned upside down. Here at PLE, I was preparing to celebrate...
The Challenge of Choosing the Perfect Venue If you’ve ever tried to source a venue for a corporate event in London and the surrounding areas then I’m sure you’ll know just how time consuming it can be. Choosing a suitable venue is often the first task that needs to be ticked off when it comes...
The sun has most definitely got his hat on and with the (hopefully!) long summer ahead of us, now is the perfect time to think about making the most of the longer days and balmy evenings and taking your summer event outdoors. When it comes to finding the ideal event space in London, you could be...