As the year draws to a close, London’s calendar fills with client dinners, award ceremonies, and end-of-year networking events. For PAs and EAs managing the schedules of busy executives, seamless travel can make the difference between a productive season and a stressful one. We spoke to the experts at Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, to […]

New Marriott Bonvoy research into travel behaviour trends for 2026 reveals that British travellers plan earlier and travel more than the rest of the EMEA…  Passions and luxury add-ons lead 2026 holidays Younger generations are driving growth, with holidays increasingly shaped by passions, smart planning tools and luxury upgrades. UK travellers book holidays an average […]

The Form Rooms in Covent Garden discuss their enviably located central London meetings and events space and why it’s a great choice as your winter venue… As the year draws to a close, PAs and EAs everywhere are juggling diaries, managing last-minute projects, and planning festive celebrations. December can feel like a whirlwind – but […]

PA Life talks to Katie Niland, Commercial Director, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, about the blurring lines of business and leisure travel… Are you seeing a shift from B2B thinking to treating your delegates more as individual guests? Delegates rightly expect to feel valued as individuals – as a resort, we pride ourselves on delivering […]

Vue Conferences & Events is launching a wrap-around service for parents to help them juggle work commitments with childcare, based on feedback during client research. The Vue Mighty Meetings childcare package will be welcome news for parents and event organisers… The cinema chain says its ‘Mighty Meetings’ childcare package will ensure that every child from […]

The award-winning Honorary Artillery Company (HAC) has recruited four new team members across its events management and sales teams as the venue seeks to drive further growth, enhance event delivery, and expand reach in the marketplace. Carlos Martín Hijano has taken up the role of Events Manager, overseeing the preparation and supervision of a diverse […]

In a city overflowing with event spaces, few can claim to truly change your perspective, but that’s exactly what Twist Museum does. One of PA Life’s recommended suppliers, we are excited to share the unique aspects of this immersive venue. It is fast becoming a favourite among EAs and PAs looking to elevate their events. […]

Nestled in the heart of London’s vibrant West End, L’oscar London is a true architectural gem. As a Grade II*-listed former Baptist church transformed into one of the city’s most distinctive luxury hotels. Designed by the world-renowned Jacques Garcia, the interiors blend baroque glamour with modern sophistication, creating an atmosphere that is both opulent and […]

In an era where technology and workplace expectations are rapidly evolving, career empowerment has never been more essential. Especially for executive and personal assistants navigating increasingly strategic roles. To explore how professionals can strengthen their personal brand and stay ahead of change, we spoke with Jasmine Escalera, Career Expert at LiveCareer. Jasmine shares her insights […]

We are pleased to introduce PA Life’s new Wellness Columnist, Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events. Julia’s first column in our Winter Issue 2025 discusses the challenges of professionals finding the right balance for your busy life and work – or rather the right work-life blend which seems to […]

Spreading seasonal cheer to employees and clients has entered a new era with companies putting inclusive and sustainable Christmas gifting at the heart of festive joy. The Goodness Project looks inside today’s corporate gifts and wish lists… Each December, office managers, PAs, and HR teams face the same festive dilemma: how do we say thank […]

Silent Pool Gin is delighted to present its range of handcrafted spirits, distilled in the stunning Surrey Hills at its Corporate Buyer Showcase on November 3rd, designed to impress even the most discerning palates among the PA Life readership. From elegantly crafted gift boxes to a new customisable celebration bottles, each item in the Silent […]

Travel Counsellors for Business’ Director of Corporate, Mel Quinn, discusses the latest insights from the company’s SME Travel Survey – an annual barometer of SME business travellers and bookers – and how EAs and PAs can deliver smarter, more sustainable trips that support business goals and traveller wellbeing in equal measure. Travel is central to […]

Are you passionate about food as part of the event experience? Lime Venue Portfolio has launched the Big Event Food Survey 2025, a research project designed to explore how food continues to influence, and elevate, corporate events. The survey will represent another year of data on food and events, and will track changing attitudes and […]

Over 13 million UK workers could be at risk of burnout according to Personio‘s Burnout Risk Index, which measures job insecurity, emotional strain, long hours, and turnover rates, cross-referenced with ONS employment data to calculate how many people across 10 major industries are most vulnerable. Finance workers face the greatest risk, scoring 87/100, followed by […]

Venues of Excellence have this week announced an exciting addition to their consortium of high-quality conference and event venues with Prestwold Hall joining their UK based portfolio. Prestwold Hall, a Grade I listed former stately home brings great value as one of the East Midlands’ most iconic and historic venues. This prestigious accreditation recognises Prestwold […]

In our fast-paced, always-on workplaces, our minds rarely get a chance to rest. Back-to-back meetings, constant notifications and growing workloads mean employees are more digitally connected than ever – but often creatively and emotionally drained. That’s where mindful creativity workshops comes in… Photograph by Andrew Parish  Recharge and bond at mindful creativity workshops I’m Eden […]

As a conference and event planner, you detail the brief for your event and then create a shortlist of venues that you feel best matches your objectives. But have you ever considered what your business truly means to the venue? When you choose Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB), you are not just booking a venue, you are […]