Business Reporter

This is no ordinary summer for the events industry and companies must order early to avoid the headache of equipment not being available PKL Group , the UK’s leading supplier of temporary kitchens and commercial catering equipment, is calling for event operators and contract caterers to get their equipment hire orders in early after research [...]

Shaka Zulu, London’s largest South African restaurant, lounge bar and club, has rapidly established itself as one of the capital’s most glamorous and versatile venues Shaka Zulu opened its doors in August 2010 in the Camden Stables Market with a special royal blessing from the Zulu King, HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Five years in the making [...]

From luxury vessels to wartime ships, there are plenty of ways to whet your appetite for a great experience along the River Thames this summer Hundreds of thousands of people cross its 30 bridges or travel through its numerous tunnels every day. Yet most of the time the River Thames is taken for granted. Not [...]

Keeping events British in this memorable year of sporting and royal celebrations is fantastic for business There are to be over 4,000 new beds in London, among them those of the stylish new ME Hotel on the Strand. Then there’s the new Bulgari in Knightsbridge – smaller but sleek and fabulous and with its own [...]

Events organisers can create websites, schedule and manage meetings and enhance audience engagement all with the click of a mouse Active Network is the world’s leading provider of event technology designed to support the diverse needs of today’s event organiser. Its technologies represent a one-stop-shop for any size or type of event. Active Network has [...]

You can’t break the Olympic advertising rules, but you can use them to benefit your business Strict rules control the advertising and branding opportunities around the Olympics, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative and imaginative, promoting your brand while staying within the guidelines. Zanine Adam, head of events solutions for London and Partners, [...]

How will major brands and sponsors achieve a podium finish? Business Reporter speaks to six leading names from companies in the limelight Toby Southgate, The Brand Union CEO, UK and Ireland The Olympics is a huge opportunity for businesses to waste money on sponsorship activity. To be successful, investment should be relevant to the brand [...]

Event management diplomas can put students on the fast track to success, arming them with industry knowledge and skills Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as an event management diploma. Knowledge was acquired as you went along. Long hours were spent in the office researching, brainstorming and charming more experienced, very busy colleagues [...]

When selecting the best location for your event, the most valuable asset you have is choice. Get on the right track by picking a venue that meets your event goals and needs As a consortia of 78 of the capital’s most exciting events spaces, members in the Unique Venues of London (UVL) portfolio are host [...]

There’s more to life in London than medals and Ma’am this summer – here are our picks of the best that the arts and culture scene has to offer your clients and colleagues The London 2012 Festival is a 12-week celebration (21 June-9 September) bringing together leading national and international artists as a culmination to [...]