Event Industry Update

Nominations galore for Merlin Events this award season 23 Sep 2019 Merlin Events has received incredible recognition so far this awards season by securing a spread of nominations for the shortlist across their portfolio of world-famous venues. This includes recognition by the London Venue Awards and Prestige Magazine’s COOL Venue Awards. Read More about Nominations galore for Merlin Events this award season

Truly unforgettable office Christmas parties 10 Jul 2019 What are your office Christmas parties like? Let us guess. Turkey dinner, festive pop tunes, someone from accounts dressed up as Father Christmas dolling out the secret Santa gifts? Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying all of that isn’t a great way to celebrate the ‘season to be jolly’, but if you’re not careful,... Read More about Truly unforgettable office Christmas parties

Halloween Party Ideas – 6 tips you need to know 15 Oct 2018 Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. It also marked the end of summer and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. In America they really go for it –... Read More about Halloween Party Ideas – 6 tips you need to know

Summer Frights will have you screaming 11 Jul 2018 Scream your way through London’s darkest past (with a gin in hand) Late night London feeling a bit uninspiring? Well, the evenings are getting lighter, but The Dungeon is getting darker… if you’re looking for things to do in London that will set your hair right on end then you’ve come to the right place! We’re... Read More about Summer Frights will have you screaming

Case Study: The London Dungeon VIP Promo Event 23 May 2018 Well my lovelies, what a night full of gin making, scares, laughter, more gin and of course pork pies we had! Ok, I’ll stop pretending I’m Mrs Lovett (though secretly I’ve always wanted to have a small cameo in The London Dungeon). The Merlin Events team hosted just over 120 guests in The London Dungeon... Read More about Case Study: The London Dungeon VIP Promo Event

What’s hot in events when the weather is cold? 15 Dec 2017 Well, firstly…cheese! All over London pop up restaurants are brimming with cheese. Whether it’s fondue or raclette – it seems the weather has been perfect for these sumptuous dishes that are so popular in snowy climes. You literally can’t move for them, whether it’s Jimmy Garcia’s ultra-cool snow globes on the Southbank, a pop up... Read More about What’s hot in events when the weather is cold?

Why are we so drawn to the bad guy? 24 Oct 2017 From Guy Fawkes to Hannibal Lecter, we’re drawn to people that, let’s face it, no one in their right minds would take back to meet their mum. When you think about it, Robin Hood was essentially a professional thief, Guy Fawkes a terrorist, Jack the Ripper had major issues with prostitutes (to say the least)... Read More about Why are we so drawn to the bad guy?

The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe 17 Oct 2017 Have you had the Christmas wake up call yet?  You feel as if you’re doing well getting to grips with Autumn and those sleepy dark mornings, and then it happens. You realise there’s no putting it off any longer – you’ve got to organise THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY.  As Eventbrite acknowledges, office Christmas Parties can... Read More about The Perfect Christmas Party Recipe

Destination South Bank 19 Sep 2017 Sometimes a period of adjustment can be a tricky thing.  After summer weekends dedicated to barbecues, picnics and lounging in parks, it can be a struggle to make the most of weekends in the autumn.  But don’t worry – cities come into their own at this time of year, offering all kinds of pleasant distractions.... Read More about Destination South Bank

London is open! 01 Mar 2017 We love the Mayor’s new campaign #LondonIsOpen. Have you seen it? It’s a very simple idea but so effective. Last year we began to feel the after effects of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday celebrations as London welcomed a huge amount of visitors from across the globe (a mere 36.1 million), and this year we look... Read More about London is open!