Steeped in rich history, The Grand, Brighton is like no other hotel thanks to its fascinating past. Jade Burke checks into the independent hotel for the night to find out how it looks after its guests and why it has remained an iconic landmark on the south coast… Facing the seafront, The Grand is a […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a fun-filled Meet Up networking event with Thames Luxury Charters on the evening of Wednesday May 8th, 2019. Thames Luxury Charters own and operate a fleet of exquisite private charter vessels, presenting a selection of unique venues for hire that are perfect for both personal and corporate events. Step aboard […]

In the first of a two-part analysis Jonathan Gahagan, Business Development & Travel Risk Consultant at Securewest International, shares his top tips for PAs when arranging travel… I started writing this article in Manila just as the news broke that an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 had crashed killing all 157 persons on-board. Being away on […]

The business travel market is a huge arena, filled with numerous firms, such as travel management companies or consultants, all specialising in offering expert advice and travel services. We’ve compiled a list of the best out there to help support assistants this year… Whether it’s booking a visa, researching for the best budget hotel or […]

Get ready for some important stats that will have an impact on the wellbeing of staff in your office: 81 per cent of us spend between four and nine hours a day sitting at our desks, whilst a third (36 per cent) claim we spend up to six hours seated.  And here’s the sting: a huge […]

To celebrate the launch of their super snacking subscription service, Indie Bay – the home of happier, healthier pretzels with protein – are offering PA Life Club members the chance to win a year’s supply of Indie Bay Snacks delivered direct to your desk! If you’re a PA Life Club member, click here to log in and […]

Discover a world of tranquillity at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, Dubai – Perched on the West Crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Jumeirah of luxurious living.  Home to one of the largest spas in the UAE, coming in at 800 square metres, and offering a wealth of deluxe Ottoman-inspired rooms, suites and residences, Jumeirah […]

Inspire your guests at Kew Palace. Nestled within the heart of the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, this picturesque palace is an ideal location for meetings, dinners and receptions that require a hint of royal splendour. This grade I listed venue is both regal and intimate, reflecting its history as the family home of […]

PA Life are delighted to announce a fun-filled Meet Up networking event with Hard Rock Cafe, Old Park Lane on March 25, 2019. With a reputation for authentic dining and world class entertainment, Hard Rock Cafe London promises to deliver for any type of corporate event, be it a Christmas party or private dining affair. During […]

Demand is high, so make sure your register for them all today! PA Life readers and PA Life Club members have a host of great panels, seminars and networking activities to get involved with at next week’s PA Show. Here’s a recap of everything we have lined up: Brexit Panel with Special Guests We’ll be hosting an […]

The winner of £600 of travel vouchers plus a year’s supply of Nescafé Azera coffee has been announced Rebecca Roberts, EA at Linkcity, has won the competition that was launched by Nescafé and PA Life to celebrate the launch of the company’s new Azera by Design coffee. Nescafé Azera has partnered with graphic design students from the […]

The deadline to apply for the CHS Awards, which will once again showcase the best of the UK hospitality industry, is March 1, 2019 Free to enter, the CHS Awards will return this year to once again recognise and celebrate groups and individuals within the UK hospitality industry that do not normally get an opportunity […]

Club members took on ‘The Cube’ as the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre and Goto Events held an evening of team-building activities and networking. The Madejski Stadium is an impressive venue in its own right – capable of holding up to 24,000 guests, the view from the boxes and conference rooms above is unparalleled. Inside it […]

Chaired by PA Life’s editor Jade Burke, the session will cover all things Brexit and business travel, including visas, price fluctuations and travel insurance.   This year at The PA Show, Jade Burke, editor of PA Life, will be hosting an exclusive panel session focussing on Brexit and how business travel may be affected. Dubbed […]

During the annual event at London’s Banking Hall, PA Life editor Jade Burke hosted a roundtable discussion where attendees shared their tips and ideas on how best to manage an event budget. To mark the opening of the Corporate Buyers Day at the London Summer Event Show, PA Life’s editor Jade Burke hosted a roundtable […]

Nestled within the heart of the spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, this picturesque palace is an ideal location for meetings, dinners and receptions that require a hint of royal splendour. This grade I listed venue is both regal and intimate, reflecting its history as the family home of Georgian royalty, particularly that of King […]

We’ve heard from the PAs themselves about their day-to-day lives in the workplace, but we’ve decided to ditch the rule book and speak to a boss to find out what they look for in an assistant. In a special ‘5 minutes with…’, Jade Burke speaks to retail consultant and broadcaster Mary Portas, to find out why […]

With a variety of villas across a number of locations including South America, Thailand and the Seychelles, My Private Villas can offer corporate guests an experience they will never forget. Since being confirmed as a headline sponsor of the PA Life Club, Jade Burke chats to Paolo Macchiaroli, CEO and founder of the firm, to […]