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Editor’s Picks

Larisa Jovanovich – the woman behind the transformation of the Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay

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Our editor had the pleasure of lunching with Larisa Jovanovich, Resort Manager at Hyatt Kotor Bay in Montenegro at one of the most scenic restaurants imaginable, The Lighthouse, located right by the seafront at her stunning luxury resort hotel. Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay is no ordinary hotel and resort. As well as its beautiful location […]

Manchester PA Awards 2023 winners announced

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The Manchester PA Awards, headline sponsored by AO Arena returned with a bang to The Point, Emirates Old Trafford, on November 2nd. The awards hosted by television presenter and personality Josh Denzel, were organised by the Manchester PA Network and event partner Square Fish Events with the event recognising the outstanding EAs, PAs and Support […]

Festive feasts & celebratory Sake Bombs at Apothecary East in Shoreditch

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Just in time to for the festive season, Apothecary East in Shoreditch –  the East London Izakaya-inspired bar and restaurant, has created seasonal Modern Japanese group Feasting Menus and is also introducing London party goers to the Sake Bomb ritual! Festive Fizz-akaya Fun Guests are invited to kick start their evening Sake Bomb style with […]

Pop the corks and Searcys for World Champagne Day

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Experts in all things champagne for over 175 years, Searcys is pulling out all the stops to celebrate World Champagne Day  (27th October) at its iconic Champagne Bar at St Pancras and the just-opened Battersea Champagne Bar at Battersea Power Station. Expect free fizz galore, an exclusive masterclass and a Champagne & Oyster Happy Hour. […]

Tara Sanchez discusses Cheltenham and the Cotswolds as an events destination

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PA Life met up with Tara Sanchez from Cheltenham & The Cotswolds Convention Bureau ‘Meet in Cheltenham’ to find out what the beautiful and vibrant Cheltenham and the Cotswolds region has to offer as a meetings and events destination. 1.Can you tell us about your role within Meet in Cheltenham? I have been working at […]

Checking in: Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort in Montenegro

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Our Editor spent an extended weekend at Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort – a beachfront resort surrounded by mountains in a fjord-like location by the Adriatic Sea in Southern Montenegro. Kotor Bay – or Boka Bay as called locally, is a jaw-droppingly beautiful coastal gem and largely unknow outside the region which under the UNESCO […]

PA Profile: Shirley Ruiz, Senior EA at Citi

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Our Editor met up with Shirley Ruiz, a Senior Executive Assistant at Citi, to discuss the role of an EA, her recent move from one international banking giant to another, and what career success looks like to her. What are the most important life and career choices and milestones that have led to your current […]

Greenwashing pressure: marketers work on sustainability projects without qualifications

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A survey of hundreds of marketing professionals has revealed that three-quarters have worked on sustainability-related communications recently, despite many feeling that they are not qualified to do so. Conducted by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the survey polled 203 marketers to garner their experience delivering campaigns to communicate their clients’ environmental initiatives. Most said […]

How to make an inclusive workplace where everyone is seen

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Being part of a team has important health benefits, including increased happiness and self-confidence, a sense of belonging and lower stress levels. Here, Rachel Murray, Head of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Bupa Global & UK gives her advice on how to make sure your workplace is inclusive for everyone. A great reminder for us […]

Win your Christmas office lunch at Coco di Mama, masters of pasta

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Coco di Mama is the UK’s largest ‘Italian to Go’ brand with 15 flagship stores in London, and one in Reading. They also have 140 delivery kitchens across the country, and retail products available in Sainsbury’s. And now is your chance to treat your colleagues to their delicious catering as you could win an office […]

Hospitality Action launches Step-by-Step Guide to Wellbeing

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A Step-by-Step wellbeing guide has been launched by UK charity Hospitality Action, as it encourages employees to sign up to its Walk for Wellbeing fundraising initiative. Developed in conjunction with Mental Health Expert, Emma Keeble, the free guide offers tips and strategies for hospitality businesses to ensure their team’s wellbeing is prioritised in a post-pandemic […]

Where to watch Rugby World Cup in London

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Rugby fans, the time has come for the 10th Rugby World Cup 2023. Taking place from Friday 8th September to Saturday 28th October. But where to head to watch the Rugby World Cup in London? We’ve rounded up the best places to catch every scrum, try and conversion, from big screens and pints at the […]

Educating employees to be sustainable at home and save on energy bills will benefit businesses

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56% of workers say their employer provides them with zero information on how to be sustainable at home, including saving on energy bills. Mark Sait, the CEO/founder of SaveMoneyCutCarbon, comments on why the responsibility of taking action on climate change lies in the hands of business owners, HR and training staff. Gas and electricity are […]

9 effective Christmas work party planning tips for PAs

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Christmas work parties are fun, but arranging one can be daunting for PAs. It’s a time-bound process that requires a meticulous strategy to ensure organisational goals are met at every stage.  From defining ideas to managing a budget and creating a timeline to drafting contingency plans, every step requires attention to detail. Managing office Christmas […]

Lviv Meetings and Events Industry: Why the glass is not half empty

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Lviv’s business events community transforms challenges into solutions amidst the impact of war. Humanitarian hubs, charitable initiatives, and innovation mark their response. Noteworthy are hotels turned shelters, IT companies aiding modernization, and Lviv’s commitment to building connections. Winning titles like European Youth Capital 2025 and hosting international conferences despite adversity illustrate the city’s unyielding spirit. […]

Standing out in the job market: Take a ‘grown-up gap year

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A gap on your CV would often be viewed as a negative for a candidate keen to make themselves stand out from the crowd in the ever-competitive job market – as a result, people would have been previously reluctant to take a career break, or a sabbatical. No longer. One person’s career break is another […]

Barbie continues to shine in the corporate world at Vue venues

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Barbie, the movie, released late in July isn’t just a consumer blockbuster. Big business in the worlds of banking, retail, education and media are clamouring to the cinema chain to book private screenings for the film.  Simona Negretto, Head of Conferences and Events at Vue said “It’s quite extraordinary, as a business we haven’t seen […]

Restaurant review: elevated dining at one of London’s best skyline restaurants

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Our 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 […]