A lot of dining establishments these days rely on gimmicks ? sharing plates, cocktails served in jam jars, or placing your order via a touchscreen table, writes Colette Doyle. Orso (pictured) is one of those reassuringly old-fashioned places that doesn?t need to resort to any such trickery; the emphasis here is on genuinely good Italian food that uses the finest…
read moreVenue-finding service Classic Venue Solutions is offering PA Life readers the chance to win a fully catered meeting for up to 10 people at the new Prince Philip Building in the city centre of historic Edinburgh, a World Heritage Site. Did we have you at ?win?? As the lucky winner, you?ll also enjoy luxury overnight accommodation in a Skyline Suite,…
read more?No one loves the wicked,? or so the lyrics from a song in the musical Wicked say. I beg to differ, as I walked away from a performance arranged by PA Life and the Apollo Victoria Theatre feeling enamoured with the characters, evil or not. The story of Wicked focuses on the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the…
read moreThis year?s EXECSec Summit was once again extremely well received by suppliers and delegates alike. Around 70 personal assistants from companies that included ITV, Lloyds Banking Group and Renault were in attendance at Whittlebury Hall from 27-28 April and met with suppliers from venues, travel management agencies and private jet operators in a series of face-to-face appointments. Comments Lydia Jackson…
read moreThe Meetings Show has once again partnered with award-winning Marion Lowrence from the PA Hub to deliver relevant and engaging content for PAs attending the exhibition at London?s Olympia from 7-9 July. Sessions include:? Conference Planning ? From Thought to Finish? Social Media for Your Meetings and Conferences? Top Conference Planning Tips? The Ultimate Event Angel: How to Market for Success…
read moreWith more than 50 stunning properties across the UK, from vibrant city centre properties to tranquil countryside retreats such as Highfield Park, Hampshire and Eastwood Hall, Nottingham, there’s never been a better time to escape the office to PH Hotels, De Vere Venues, or Four Pillars Hotels. Book your summer event before 30 June and take advantage of day delegate…
read moreThe PA’s role is fast diversifying, with involvement in events having become a fundamental element of their daily work life. PA Life recently partnered with agency Top Banana to find out more in the #PAEventTips survey As PAs gain greater recognition within senior leadership teams, managing events has developed into a significant area of responsibility. Around 63 per cent of…
read moreI love a vibrant restaurant that’s out of the ordinary but still useful for business dinners, which is why I jumped at the chance to visit the famous Chotto Matte with my fellow PA Life readers. This exciting venue was opened during London Fashion Week in 2013 by Kurt Zdesar, the man responsible for bringing the Nobu chain of restaurants…
read moreThe Meetings Show is now inviting PA Life readers to apply to attend as hosted buyers at the UK’s premier meetings industry event, taking place from 7-9 July at London’s Olympia. The dedicated PA education stream has been created by leading industry experts to provide all admin professionals with the specific education they need in order to better organise meetings…
read moreThose of you who joined the PA Life Club for the networking event at Shaka Zulu in Camden may remember that there’s another trendy restaurant upstairs called Gilgamesh. I joined a group of my fellow PAs to visit this stunning venue for cocktails and nibbles at its fantastic private bar. One of the most striking features of Gilgamesh – named…
read moreThe UK’s royal institutes and historic societies occupy some of the country’s most magnificent properties, many of which are available for corporate events. PA Life visits a few of these grand venues to see what they have to offer 30 Euston Square (pictured)London NW1 2FB30eustonsquare.co.ukBackground: Home to the Royal College of General Practitioners, the venue opened in 2012 following a…
read moreOrganising a conference can seem a bit daunting but if you work through the decision-making process, you can stage the perfect event. Here are some top tips for putting together a successful meeting. How do I start?First, decide what you want to achieve from the conference and your budget. Then work through the checklist. What do I look for in…
read moreAs much as I love the Big Smoke, I do enjoy getting away now and then, so I was delighted to accept PA Life’s invitation to visit the beautiful and historic city of Cambridge. Of course it’s home to one of the country’s top universities and that’s where we went to look round Robinson College, which is renowned for being…
read moreIn today’s global business climate, personal assistants are often tasked with organising meetings with European clients. PA Life goes further afield to visit some of the continent’s best conference venues Hotel Arts Barcelona (pictured)Marina 19-21, 08005 Barcelona, Spainhotelartsbarcelona.comSpaces available: The hotel offers 3,500m2 of modern function space, equipped with state-of-the-art conference equipment. The venue’s outdoor areas and open-air restaurants provide…
read moreMusic has a way of bringing out some of the strongest of human emotions, which is probably why Memphis the Musical places it at the forefront of race tension in 1950s Tennessee. The PA Life Club was kind enough to treat me and nearly 50 other members to a performance of the award-winning show at the Shaftesbury Theatre (pictured above).…
read moreClockwise Events is a well-established and experienced event management company based in the Midlands with more than 20 years’ experience. The firm strives to share its expertise to save you precious time during your working day and help you find the right venue for your next function. Plus, it offers rewards for busy PAs. Clockwise Events offers free venue-finding services…
read moreThere’s plenty to explore in the latest issue of PA Life, whether you’re looking for some ideas for your next event, or simply want to find out what’s happening in the world of admin professionals. The March/April issue features a bumper 26-page supplement packed with a huge variety of venues that are ideal for all kinds of conferences, meetings and…
read moreWales Millennium Centre is best known as the country’s iconic national hub for the arts. It’s an architecturally innovative building and a top UK visitor attraction, but as a conference venue it is equally world class. Holding an event on the internationally renowned Donald Gordon stage in the midst of the property’s busy programme of major musicals, ballets and operas…
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