PA Life Club’s visit to Destination Silverstone, and to be amongst the first to experience what the new art Hotel Escapade Silverstone has to offer was nothing short of exceptional. The hotel has plenty or individuality enriched with great design and art, and offers serene residences, a spa, gym, restaurant and bar – overlooking the […]

We put a spotlight on Dublin – and the NYX Hotel Dublin Portobello, as a design-led hotel in the centre of the city. Also published in PA Life Summer 2026 Issue’s Meet in Ireland guide, part of our recent Meet In guide featuring Northern Ireland, Belfast in particular… For PAs and EAs planning meetings and […]

In this Meet In Northern Ireland guide, we feature Belfast, and have picked some of the best of the standout city-centre venues. The city offer seamless access and a warm welcome to impactful meetings and events…  For PAs and EAs planning meetings and events, Northern Ireland offer a compelling blend of accessibility, personality and professional […]

As a personal or executive assistant, you may not instantly recognise yourself as an event planner. But but when you consider the meetings, Christmas parties, incentive events and galas you’re often tasked with organising, it’s a role you’re already performing. And in the same way that you wouldn’t necessarily label yourself as an event planner, […]

If you’re an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, your role is fast-paced, varied and often unpredictable. One minute you’re coordinating travel, the next you’re managing diaries, preparing presentations, or solving last-minute crises. With so many priorities competing for attention, it’s easy for certain tasks to slip quietly to the bottom of your to-do list knows […]

In our recent PA Life Summer 2026 Issue we talk to Claudine Martin, a driven executive support professional who’s spent close to 17 years in the British Army, majority of this time as a soldier. She was even deployed in Iraq for 6 months before requesting to work as a PA at the MoD…  Since […]

Wimbledon Village has embraced a much awaited new fine-dining restaurant Orion, the creation of Chef Alex Webb, winner of the Masterchef The Professionals in 2020. PA Life was invited to savour the flavours from their spring menu… Orion opened its doors in October last year in this leafy SW London enclave and has fast become […]

We all remember conferences that, at 5 pm, decamp to the bar for a post-event drink and lively conversation over the day’s activities. Not long after, a pre-dinner drinks reception follows, and then your choice of red or white wine with your meal. Not to mention the post-dinner cocktails at the bar!  These may have […]

As an EA or PA, you need to know which airlines to book your executives and teams on. You may be surprised by the results of a recent survey which asked travellers who they trust… Ryanair tops the list of the least trusted airline The budget airline Ryanair is revealed as the least trustworthy airline […]

The London Christmas Party Show 2026 is just around the corner, taking place on 16-17 June at the industrial-chic Shoreditch venue, Protein Studios.  A key date in the diary for anyone responsible for planning corporate events, this is where festive season inspiration begins in earnest. Created exclusively for PAs, EAs and event professionals, the two-day […]

PA Life had a pleasure of joining EAs, PAs and other event organisers at a recent relaunch of the Tower Suite – the Tower Hotel by Thistle’s dedicated events space… It was exciting to see how the Clermont Hotel Group (CHG) has reimagined The Tower Suite, the event suite at this landmark hotel. And we […]

Every PA knows the moment. The executive strolls over with a smile that can only mean trouble and says something like, “We need to be in Paris tomorrow morning. Can you sort it?” It is the kind of request that would send most people into a panic but with access to flexible charter flight solutions, […]

Calling all Executive and Personal Assistants, Virtual Assistants, Office Managers and other business support professionals! If you – or your execs and colleagues – consider you as an outstanding assistant then the PA Life Star Awards 2026 are for you… We are looking for EAs, PAs, VAs, Office Managers, and other business support professionals to […]

Last Friday, May 8th, was a definite highlight in the PA Life Club’s diary this spring. A group of our EA, PA, VA and Office Manager members were hosted by Balfour Winery in Kent on a truly memorable Fam Trip… The welcoming hospitality started as soon as we arrived at Marden station where a minibus […]

One of the things PA Life enjoys writing about is great meetings and events venues. As a trusted source, we are here to make the busy lives of EAs and PAs a little easier. Venue recommendations are a valued way to do just that. Here we bring you the latest on what’s going on at […]

To help EAs and PAs to source sustainable suppliers for their execs and teams, we are pleased to share the news of the Radisson Hotel Group achieving a Verified Net Zero badge… Radisson Hotel Group’s 2025 Responsible Business Report demonstrates how the Group is turning its Net Zero transformation into real, measurable progress across its […]

Crowne Plaza Newcastle has captured fresh insight at a recent ABPCO Festival of Learning into the current event landscape in the UK. EAs and PAs are at the heart of the events function in most organisations and need to know what’s shaping event priorities right now… Clear focus on value, engagement, and evolving delegate expectations […]

One of Britain’s most important maritime sites, The Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham is set to reopen this July following a remarkable £3.5 million restoration, unveiling a refined heritage destination for corporate events and celebrations. EAs and PAs, plus other business support professionals have a unique chance to visit this historic events venue […]