PA Life checked into the classic, luxury beachside hotel for a review of St Brelade’s Bay Hotel in Jersey, in the evergreen and beautiful Channel Islands… Jersey is best known for its delicious dairy products, Jersey Royals, fantastic beaches, and favourable tax laws. But it has also plenty to offer as an events and meetings destination, which is why we…
read morePA 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 rather grand townhouse just a…
read moreOne of the highlights of the annual British sporting calendar is undoubtable Royal Ascot. This year, the races will run from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd June. Fine dining is very much part of the race-day experience, making it a wonderful occasion for high-end corporate hospitality. Royal Ascot Chefs in Residence cooked up a feast at the fine-dining pre-view dinner…
read moreOur Editor dined at Archway, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant by Battersea Park, close to Battersea Power Station. This relative new comer, opened in early 2023, is a hidden gem – literally – as it’s tucked away from street view under an old railway arch. Archway is part of Spook London, the modern hospitality company which caters for some of the…
read moreOur Editor spent a beautiful summer evening at Bōkan in Canary Wharf, enjoying sun-downers on the 39th floor rooftop bar, followed by a fine dining experience two floors down at one of London’s best skyline restaurants. London is not shy of skyscrapers and rooftops and when it comes to admiring views across the city, there’s plenty from iconic buildings like…
read moreOur Editor joined the opening event of the 12th floor and checked into the Hyatt Regency after to take in the full experience. The hotels are located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park’s upmarket shopping area in this vibrant East London neighbourhood. The Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford are relative newcomers to the area, having opened a year…
read moreThe Dorchester has welcomed the next chapter at its renowned restaurant The Grill with executive chef Tom Booton taking over at the kitchen and making history as the first chef to have a restaurant named after them at this legendary London hotel. Essex-born chef Tom Booton, one of London’s most exciting talents, has crafted a dynamic menu featuring only the…
read moreOur Editor checked into InterContinental Lisbon for a weekend break. June is a great time to visit Lisbon as it’s the month of Santo Antonio Festival, also known as Sardine Festival. There was also another reason for Marja-Leena to visit the Hotel Intercontinental Lisbon and that was to meet with Maarten Drenth, Area General Manager at IHG in Portugal, to…
read moreHow to describe Tattu London, the new contemporary Chinese restaurant by Tottenham Court Road station? The restaurant, located in Outernet in the Now building, opened in 2022 and has already made its stamp on the London foodie scene. Opulent, sophisticated yet relaxed are the first words I’d use, says our Editor who dined at this rooftop oasis. My first impression…
read moreThere has been some scepticism regarding ABBA’s latest venture into transforming their 1970s selves into performing digital avatars. Amy Lawrence went to experience it at the ABBA Arena in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. I myself was a little suspicious. I love live music, particularly the energy and power of bands and audiences feeding off one another in a connected…
read moreLone Konradsen, Agiito’s Head of Customer Insight, shares her insight in reviewing travel policies, do you free the bird or keep it caged? Life rarely gets simpler, especially for business travellers. The pandemic has changed almost everything, from how often we travel and by what mode of transport, to whether we travel at all. The travel manager’s remit is much…
read moreOur Editor paid a visit to experience Fitzrovia’s sought-after, exclusive destination restaurant and bar YOPO at The Mandrake. The multi award-winning boutique hotel, renowned for its fusion of amazing art, culture and design, has re-opened with newly evolved design and a new menu . The creative force behind YOPO is the critically acclaimed Executive Chef George Scott-Toft whose new seasonal…
read moreOur Editor visited Mayfair for a dinner and cocktails evening at one of its most popular dining destinations. Hush is tucked away from the hustle and bustle, in a quiet courtyard just behind Bond Street and has long been a favourite of those in the know and celebrities wanting to dine in peace. The restaurant was founded in 1999 by…
read moreWhat a fantastic evening at Coldplay’s sixth and final gig of their Music of the Spheres World Tour! Our Editor, Marja-Leena, was lucky to be there on August 21st to enjoy one of the best of the UK’s rock legends, Coldplay, with Club Wembley. “We arrived in good time at the club’s Bobby Moore suite to soak up the atmosphere…
read moreCarlo Scotto’s new restaurant Amethyst is a gastronomic experience worth adding to your black book under ‘exceptional dinners and lunches’. Our Editor ate her way through the 12-course tasting menu. I was really looking forward to dining at the much praised Neapolitan chef Carlo Scotto’s new restaurant in the heart of Mayfair’s fine-dining scene. Carlo has built his reputation as…
read moreBusiness travel is back. And reports say it’s returning thicker and faster than expected. But so much has changed since Covid, that now is a really good time for EAs, PAs and other travel managers and bookers to review your business’s travel policy. Minimising risk There has always been an element of risk involved when travelling for business; think terrorism,…
read moreOur editor took a weekend mini break at Andaz London Liverpool Street, in the vibrant East London. I was really looking forward to my Friday night’s stay at the five star Andaz London, envisaging a perfect start for the weekend. It couldn’t have been a more fitting start for my ‘mini break’ in London. On stepping into the striking hotel…
read moreBy Liz Agostini (pictured), Portfolio Director, The PA Show Education, Inspiration and Connection are the pillars of The PA Show, providing a unique forum for the Executive Support community to come together, learn and celebrate YOU – the individuals who drive, support and sit at the very heart of every successful business in the UK. ‘The Power behind the Throne’…
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