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CUTE & 50 years of Hello Kitty at Somerset House: what a backdrop for your event!

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The new space for events at Somerset House offers event packages with the hot ticket show CUTE that also celebrates 50 years of Hello Kitty. Somerset House’s new landmark exhibition, CUTE, which explores the irresistible force of cuteness in contemporary culture, is sure to be the hot ticket for those looking to host super cute […]

Checking into The Cumberland Hotel in London

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PA Life checked into a central London hotel with a difference. The Cumberland Hotel, also formerly known as the Hard Rock Hotel is still the most rocking hotel in London with live music performances every night of the week. The vast 900-room Cumberland Hotel is located in a prime position off Oxford Street and Marble […]

Restaurant review: EVE in Kensington

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PA Life visited EVE in Kensington to try out the relative newcomer, opened in September 2023, that’s already made its mark in this foodie neighbourhood by becoming a firm favourite with the locals. We could see the appeal as soon as we stepped into the warmly coloured and welcoming lobby.  EVE is located in a […]

London Summer Event Show 2024: a rocking 10th anniversary event

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The London Summer Event Show 2024 returned on 20 – 21 February to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it did not disappoint! The Show, organised by Story Events, welcomed 943 event agents and corporate buyers to the iconic, Art Deco Freemasons’ Hall. The two days networking with 150 of the hottest event venues and suppliers, […]

Where hospitality meets high-octane entertainment

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Exciting News for PA Life readers! Are you in search of a captivating and engaging corporate entertainment solution? Tired of presenting the same old sporting events? DTO’s motorsport experiences are crafted to provide an exclusive and unforgettable occasion. We don’t keep your guests sat on the side-lines; instead, we immerse them directly into the heart […]

Lack of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme is to ‘inspire inclusion’. Workplace health care cover is one area where this really is badly needed. We share expert views from two workplace health protection providers; Towergate Health & Protection and RedArc, who discuss the importance of inclusion of women in workplace health and wellbeing support. Employers need […]

IWD series of inspirational women: Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen to debut at Royal Ascot

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Lisa Goodwin Allen, the Executive Chef of Michelin Starred Northcote and winner of Great British Menu season 5, is making her debut at this year’s Royal Ascot. As part of our series of interviews with inspiring women to mark Women’s History Month, we invited Lisa to tell us more about her career and what we […]

The PA Show ExCeL 2024: a great success for PA Life and our 16 stand partners

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And that’s a wrap after two fantastic days at The PA Show ExCeL 2024. We hosted 16 amazing partners on our colourful beach-themed stand. It was buzzing in the most positive way with great conversations being had with lots of great PAs, EAs, VAs and Office Managers. Our large 60 square metre prime location stand […]

The Landmark London – an oasis of luxury for high end stays, dining and events

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The Landmark London in Marylebone truly is one of the most magnificent hotels in London, and this says a lot. The five-star Grande Dame hotel has, since its debut over 125 years ago, remained an icon of quintessential and elegant London charm. Our Editor had a pleasure to pay a visit to take in the […]

10 minutes with Alex Stanley, founder of Onigo – the team who make team-building fun

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PA Life talked to Alex Stanley, the founder of Onigo. His team of experts make team-building fun by creating experiences that bring colleagues closer together in a playful environment to boost wellbeing and happiness. Alex wanted to provide a service to businesses that helps them bring their people together and forge meaningful connection in a […]

Offsetting rail fare increases: balancing traveller behaviour and policy 

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Agiito, alongside their new owners Clarity Business Travel, surveyed their customers about what challenges they expected travel category managers to face in 2024. They found the top answer, by some distance, was ‘balancing traveller behaviour and policy’, followed by ‘economic conditions’.  So, with the upcoming rail fare increase on 3 March 2024, which will see […]

Global accommodation rates falling due to uncertain geopolitical landscape

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The increasing uncertainty of the today’s geopolitical landscape is affecting travel and with it the demand for accommodation. SilverDoor, the world’s leading serviced apartment agent, has released its first quarterly market update report for 2024, highlighting the impact of ongoing geopolitical change on the average daily rates (ADR).  The results show global accommodation rates falling […]

Diversity in boardrooms is not a box-ticking exercise- it’s a strategic necessity

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Diversity and inclusion in all areas of life is a positive, and business is no exception. But the higher in the corporate hierarchy you look less diverse the picture. Diversity in boardrooms isn’t a PR exercise, it’s a known fact that diverse boards make good business sense. However, there has been a worrying decline in […]

5 ways for Personal Assistants to enhance their digital skills

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Enhancing digital skills is now crucial for professional success, no less so for Personal Assistants. Staying on top of the latest online trends and constantly developing new tech skills can provide a real competitive edge in a competitive job market. Here Dakota Murphey, a freelance writer on workplace culture and career development, discusses how Personal […]

Investor Networking: The Hattie Mauleverer Corporate Concierge Experience

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Maintaining relationships with investors across the globe is so important to business. The need for seamless coordination and a confident service is imperative for hosting events and meetings. Hattie Mauleverer’s innovative solution – Corporate Concierge, is a bespoke service designed to streamline the complexities of international meetings. To showcase the potential of our Corporate Concierge […]

PA Life takes a prime spot at the PA Show with our biggest stand to date

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It’s less than a week to go and we are so excited to welcome you to the PA Life’s biggest ever stand at The PA Show on 28th and 29th February 2024. The Show is co-located with Confex and Event Production Show at ExCeL London so visitors get three shows with one pass… Our 59 […]

Understanding UK recession and its impact on your finances

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The UK’s recent economic downturn has sparked discussions across the nation, with official figures indicating a recession at the end of last year. This period of economic contraction, marked by decreased consumer spending, strikes amidst a backdrop of rising inflation and interest rates, challenging households and businesses alike. For Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, and Virtual […]

Attracting talented Personal Assistants

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Job markets are increasingly more competitive, and a bad hire can be a costly mistake. Joah Freeman, a journalism student at Brighton University, asked leading recruitment companies specialising in executive support for tips on finding and hiring Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants. Job descriptions to attract talented Personal Assistants Getting clear on job description is […]