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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The restaurants were packed, the bars were swinging; unfortunately the shops were closed but as glamorous as the residents strolling along the sidewalk. I made my way back onto King Street having received a restaurant recommendation from the concierge. Advertised minimum rate per night $149 (January 2014). . What an experience!

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

It has a boutique feel, is very contemporary but has all of the mod cons you come to appreciate when travelling on business. The restaurant was booked for a private event – showing how popular the space and the food is – so that evening I had dinner in the lobby area. Why book Le Méridien for your boss?

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JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. The situation has improved over the last few years and we have seen record numbers attend events in 2014 but it will continue to be a struggle in 2015. Client Entertainment.

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AUGUST 23, 2014

The Nadler Soho is located just off Soho Square which is pretty much in the centre of London’s West End with its theatres, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. The hotel also offers guests a number of discounts with local restaurants, including 20% off breakfast in Quo Vadis on Dean Street.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2014

The Cameron House 2014 edition offers exceptional service. This new found exacting attention to their visitors allow the amazing rooms, bars and restaurants to shine. Cameron House is also a foodies dream location with four great restaurants owned by Cameron House plus the Michelin starred restaurant located in the hotel.

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OCTOBER 12, 2014

It is a lovely part of Geneva with lots of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. I did manage to escape work for long enough to pick up some groceries from the local supermarket with the intention of using the wonderfully equipped kitchen for some home cooking. Advertised minimum rate per night is 550 CHF (October 2014).

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MAY 27, 2014

The Polo Bar was full of locals and hotel residence and the Tsukiji Restaurant was very popular too. The Westbury is also home to a Michelin starred restaurant run by Alyn Williams. The restaurant was very busy and the wait for the food was quite a bit longer than you would normally expect. The hotel was, however, still jumping.

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MARCH 8, 2014

The Doubletree was situated in the heart of downtown Memphis; close to plenty of fantastic restaurants, shops and local attractions including the Fedex Forum and Memphis Redbirds stadium. The complimentary Wi-Fi was faultless, which is always a bonus particularly for business travellers. Opinions are entirely our own.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2014

After travelling the 100 miles or so from Glasgow we arrived on a typically busy Saturday evening. Breakfast takes place in the conservatory conservatory-style, AA Rosette restaurant, The Maze. If your executive doesn’t yet travel to Dundee they may in the future so keep the DoubleTree on your must book list.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

To be fair I used to travel to university from St Pancras back in the early 2000′s and it was still a little rough around the edges but since then the area between two of London’s busiest train stations has changed completely. Especially for those travelling to and from Europe via St. A great touch, I must say.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2014

The foyer, the salon bar and the restaurants are beautiful. I felt that the food could have been a bit flashier (you do tend to expect that in a five star hotel restaurant) but that would have probably only raised the price and not the quality. The restaurant decor certainly adds to the experience.

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MAY 4, 2014

Cantine Parisienne, The hotel’s restaurant, offers guests a fusion of modern French and American cuisine. Guests are spoilt for choice as far as dining options are concerned as there are loads of restaurants and cafes nearby. The nearby restaurants are fantastic and the local area is certainly up and coming.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2014

On my return, the hotel restaurant and bar were buzzing. If your boss is going to Geneva on business Hotel N’vY is a smart choice – it is in a great location, the restaurant and bar are lovely, it is reasonably priced and it has character. Advertised minimum rate per night is 234 CHF (September 2014). Actually don’t answer that!

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JUNE 15, 2014

You can imagine my delight when I found out the room was in fact a suite, with separate bedroom and living space, the bed was huge and I managed to not only take a bath but also wandered around in the complementary bathrobe for a good few hours. So I made my way down to the TwoTwentyTwo restaurant and bar. Options are entirely our own.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

If your boss is travelling on business to the City of London you can’t go wrong with Threadneedles. It is a beautiful hotel right in the middle of the city, the lobby is a great place for meetings as are the restaurant and bar areas. Advertised minimum rate per night is £180 (September 2014).

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MARCH 5, 2014

There are also a variety of cafes, restaurant and shops dotted throughout the lobby. The hotel is perfect for business travellers with great amenities including a dedicated business centre, printing facilities, super fast wifi, meeting rooms and video conferencing. Advertised minimum rate is $229 per person (March 2014).

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APRIL 5, 2014

From my early obsession with Sam from Cheers to my absolute love of Ally McBeal, Boston has been at the top of my travel to do list for a long long time. For a business traveller the room was more than adequate with everything they might need. The Colonnade does have a really popular restaurant called Brasserie Jo.

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JUNE 1, 2014

I had just spent 2 months travelling around a freezing USA and although back in the UK my body was still a little cold, a little jet lagged and in serious need of some rest and relaxation. Similar to a lot of spa hotels the Nutfield’s Cloister restaurant offers a three course meal (£38 per head) as part of the weekend package rates.

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AUGUST 10, 2014

Walking into the Lobby Bar at One Aldwych will always evoke some powerful memories but yet I have never stayed in the hotel or eaten in one of the restaurants. Tucked away in the lower levelsof the hotel, Axis at One Aldwych is a striking restaurant. The excellent service I had so far continued with the restaurant staff.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

The hotel has everything that a business traveller requires with access to a 24 hour business centre and faultless wifi throughout the building. The hotel has a well placed restaurant – The Lafayette , which has a lovely fine dining menu and is perfect for a client dinner or morning meeting. Why book The Hay Adams for your boss?

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APRIL 25, 2014

The first event takes place on 1 May 2014 at Emirates Stadium, London. The PA Life Club gives management assistants access to various exclusive networking events, plus discounts and deals on a variety of exciting offers from travel to high street fashion, hotels, restaurants, meeting venues and loads more. PA Life Club.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The Mansion does have a restaurant on site called Circa 1886. After a thoroughly decent night sleep I made my way to breakfast which was served in the restaurant, located in the mansion’s garden. Advertised minimum rate per night $319 (January 2014). . The menu was great but I wanted to try some real southern food (i.e.

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DECEMBER 7, 2014

There are over 200 bedrooms, a fantastic spa and a few restaurants, making this without doubt a complex in more than name. Advertised minimum rate per night is £139 (December 2014). Andrews is American in size. It has two golf courses within the complex covering over 520 acres of stunning Scottish coast line. The post Fairmont, St.

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JANUARY 25, 2014

It seems like the hotel has given quite some thought to the female traveller which always makes a nice difference. The restaurant is a great place to hold an early morning business meeting, which appears to be very popular in Washington DC. For a female business traveller this hotel is perfect. Opinions are entirely our own.

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MARCH 18, 2014

Located in downtown Chicago there are loads and loads of cool restaurants and bars nearby. It is cool and contemporary but doesn’t compromise on comfort which is important particularly for business travellers. The ACME is a great choice for business travel in Chicago. Opinions are entirely our own.

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APRIL 7, 2015

I have worked at LINLEY since August 2013, initially as an Office Manager and then moving into the EA role in January this year when Anna took over the running of the business. Anna joined LINLEY in 2013, initially as CFO before assuming the role of Chief Executive in January 2014. What do you enjoy most about your role?

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MARCH 11, 2014

During the 10 minutes I had to wait for my room I was able to rest my travel weary body on one of the comfortable sofas next to the open fire in the lobby area. The hotel is right in the centre of the Gold Coast which means that the city’s best restaurants are a short walk away (not to mention the most amazing shops).

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

The hotel had invited me up to their new roof top terrace – the 5 lounge bar-restaurant – to sample their cocktails and new bar menu. Advertised minimum rate per night is 425 CHF (October 2014). I really was impressed with the room, one of the nicest I have ever stayed in. That unfortunately is where the positives end.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

I have a dual role: my primary responsibility is being the PA to the managing director. I manage his schedule and monitor his emails, as well as help organise some of his travel, company events, and client dinners, occasional research, expenses and ad hoc tasks – all the general PA duties.

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APRIL 18, 2016

Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. Sherien Ahmed @sherienSA , PA to Senior Management Team, Venture Trust. Sally Lloyd @salidatious Assstant to Managing Director, CodeBase. It is brilliant! The PAs behind the Network. What is your career background?

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

I managed to read The Alchemist and The Rise while down there for ten days and swam with dolphins. So around this time I committed to using two tools for task and project management. I had a great birthday lunch with Anne at a restaurant in our inner harbour. After all, Asana carries more of a workload now.” I turned 41.

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

I managed to read The Alchemist and The Rise while down there for ten days and swam with dolphins. So around this time I committed to using two tools for task and project management. I had a great birthday lunch with Anne at a restaurant in our inner harbour. After all, Asana carries more of a workload now.” I turned 41.

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MARCH 30, 2014

It was evening by the time I arrived into Toronto and as it was also Valentine’s Day the city’s bars and restaurants were packed with couples and singles alike. There are loads of options for bars and restaurants near to the hotel – guests really are spoiled for choice. Not before long I called the night to an end.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Located on Grafton Street with all its shops and restaurants and just opposite St. We were able to pick pretty much anywhere we wanted for dinner and had a lovely stroll to and from the restaurant. As a late riser I usually check to see what time breakfast finishes so it was unusual for me to be one of the first in the restaurant.

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