Your game plan to get the most out of conferences
It can take time to remember everything you need, everything you want to learn and everything you want to accomplish, when attending conferences, so we’ve created this conference game plan that should get you up and running, to make the most out of a conference. Pre-game Create your own game plan for what you want […]
3 tips to successful networking
Be prepared It’s obvious but easily forgotten. The last thing you want is to show up to an event, not knowing anyone and not get the best out of the situation… preparation is KEY! From remembering business cards, researching key speakers and event topics, and having a nose on social media to see if you […]
What are the benefits of a riverside venue?
Many event bookers look at venues for its location, accessibility, facilities and affordability. But should there be another reason why you hunt for a venue? Is it that you’re after something different, something unique, something that’ll put your event on the map? How does sights of London’s iconic landmarks, such as The Shard, Tate Modern […]
The Mermaid London’s Big Debut in Blockbuster Hit Mission: Impossible
This summer has seen the release of Mission: Impossible – Fallout but did you know The Mermaid London has a starring role? The action-packed film sees Tom Cruise aka Ethan Hunt slam onto the roof of our building in a hair raising stunt chasing down Henry Cavill aka August Walker who’s planning a disaster of […]
Brilliant Bonding at The Mermaid London
A week on and we have only just recovered! On Friday 27th July The Mermaid London team and business partners were taken out of their comfort zone to take part in a day full of team building challenges that tested logistical knowledge, puzzle solving, pub quiz trivia and dare we say their cooking skills… What […]
Add a slice of the Caribbean to your next event
The hotly-anticipated Notting Hill Carnival returns this weekend (25th to 27th August 2018) with an expected two million people making their way through 25,000 litres of rum and five tonnes of jerk chicken… well that’s according to the Evening Standard. Since 1966, Notting Hill Carnival has celebrated London’s Caribbean communities through authentic Caribbean culture and […]
How can you dress your wedding with florals?
Flowers and foliage have always been a popular choice for weddings, however over the last year, couples have explored how they can adapt this theme to add uniqueness and creativity. Florals can provide a soft and gentle hue to an elegant and intimate wedding, yet at the same time, can stand out to complement the […]
A 10,000ft jump for life-changing therapy
On 15th September Alicia Duncan, General Manager at The Mermaid London, a leading events venue in the City of London, boarded an aircraft which climbed up to 10,000ft before she plummeted towards the ground at speeds of over 120mph. This skydive was in aid of 3-year old Soraya who was born with a rare brain […]
Latest Christmas Party Survey indicates continued market strength
The results of Venue Search London’s recently published 2018 London Christmas Party Survey includes information from over 300 corporate event buyers and reveals the latest trends in this core and valuable sector of the capital’s event market. The survey covers the party choices of over 36,000 guests in the 2017 season, with a total spend […]
Celebrate National Chocolate Week at The Mermaid London
The Mermaid London has launched a limited-edition chocolate bolt-on to their day delegate offering for meetings and events taking place between the 15th and 21st October 2018. The chocolate bolt-on can be added to break-out sessions with choices including Jaffa cake brownies; dark chocolate and pumpkin brownies; white and milk chocolate cranberry muffins; a trio of chocolate […]