Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has announced a brand-new destination on the island of Curaçao. This will mark the ninth island destination for the brand in the Caribbean region. The new Sandals Curaçao will initially include 350-luxurious rooms and suites stretched along the Spanish Water Bay and the Caribbean Sea, with a further expansion planned in […]

By Samantha Hazelgrove, Head of Sales and Marketing, Heliconnex/Flyconnex Then think again! It all comes down to the five W’s – Who, What, Where, When and Why? A light jet that seats between four – six people can be hired for between £1,500 – £3,000 per hour plus landing and handling fees. When you divide […]

Healix Risk Oracle report for 2021 identifies key risks beyond the pandemic. There’s no question what has occupied the majority of attention for risk managers during 2020. But international risk management and assistance expert, Healix International, believes the all-consuming consequences of the pandemic could leave governments and employers exposed to other risks in 2021. The […]

By Sarah Calderwood, Human Resources and Employment Lawyer at Slater Heelis This week has brought exciting advancements in the treatment of Covid-19 as the first Briton received the Pfizer vaccination. As the first 800,000 doses of the vaccine are rolled out in the coming weeks, the UK public is beginning to ask about their rights […]

Venue Christmas Parties may be a ‘no go’ for 2020. But the team at UVB didn’t want their party goers to miss out on some festive fun, so have partnered with Moonlight and Mistletoe to create a festive concept ‘Christmas in a Box’. Suzanna Reid Barreiro da Silva, Commercial Director for UVB, said: “2020 has […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has revealed the individual names and teams who have secured a place on its prestigious miaList 2020. Nominations for the hotly contested list, which has been celebrating the outstanding and passionate individuals in the business meetings and events sector since 2011, once again remained high. This year’s coveted list, which […]

By Rene Buhay, VP of Sales and Marketing, AVer Europe 2020 has been an unprecedented year, but there have been things we can be grateful for, such as video conferencing technology, keeping us connected with work, family and friends. During these turbulent times we should be especially appreciative of the technology that keeps us going. […]

Traditional Christmas parties might have gone down the drain this year but you don’t need to give up on Christmas just yet. Christmas by Nico is a new and innovative way to host a Christmas party with your friends and colleagues – even from a distance. Think of it as a big delicious present containing […]

This year has completely changed the working landscape and this has meant leaders have had to adapt to situations that no one was trained or prepared for. The pandemic has caused anxiety, stress and put pressure on businesses as they learn to deal with these disruptions. Leaders have needed to develop new core skills, such […]

The Cherry Tree has been producing the finest Chutneys, Preserves, Marmalades and flavours to excite foodies everywhere since 1997. All products are hand cooked in small batches, using only the best ingredients and following traditional recipes. With over 70 years of combined experience, trained by a fourth generation master preserve maker, they blend traditional methods […]

Last week the PA Life Star Awards took place and Chris Holland was awarded PA Life Club Member of the Year 2020. Chris is currently an Executive Assistant at Nimrod Capital LLP, but has experience working for a variety of organisations such as the NHS and financial institutions. Having worked in a range of roles […]

New data from global HR software and employment law advice service BrightHR has revealed there has already been a surge in 2021 annual leave requests by UK workers, following the news that the UK’s medicines regulator has authorised a COVID-19 vaccine and rollout of the injection is imminent. Over the past few weeks, 42,010 users […]

Almost six in ten women are ditching make-up and embracing the natural look – as their skin becomes a bigger priority. A study of 2,000 women found that fewer social events and less face-to-face contact has seen 59 per cent going bare-faced more than ever before. And more than one in four admitted to buying less […]

By Liz Taylor, CEO and Business Leader, Liz Taylor Consultancy Christmas is fast approaching and it’s true that this year has been very different for all the office party planners out there. So, Liz Taylor CEO and Business Leader at Liz Taylor Consultancy, shares her advice on how to recognise staff differently this Christmas… “In […]

We are currently running polls across social media to find out what you are doing for Christmas this year. With Christmas coming, we wanted to discover how you would be celebrating this year and if you are having a Christmas Party. On LinkedIn we created a poll asking what are you doing for your Christmas […]

By Cheryl Brunwin, Director of Sales, First Choice Conference & Events Your staff have worked hard this year and it has certainly been a tough one! Now it’s time to finally say goodbye to 2020 and start the New Year with a bang! It’s time to find new ways to inspire and motivate your employees. Spark […]

By Laura Lane, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Channel Advisor Every year October to January signifies a special time in the retail calendar and in 2020 it is proving more unique than ever. According to research by Channel Advisor and Retail Gazette, Covid-19 is accelerating the shift to online with 50% of consumers saying they plan […]

We set out to find the top PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Corporate Bookers from across the UK as part of the PA Life Star Awards 2020 – and the winners were revealed at the PA Life Virtual Christmas Party last night! We were inundated with nominations, with the finalists spread across five categories: […]