Executive PA Australasia Issue 1 2020 | Page 5

Keep up-to-date with us via ExecutivePA.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn ExecutivePA.com 10 Briefing All the news, views and information you need to stay up-to-date and ahead of the EA game. facebook.com/executivepa 36 Ask the Concierge Marvin Poh, Concierge at Crown Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore, puts his hotel on display by showcasing its best restaurants, meetings spaces and accommodation. twitter.com/PAofTheYear linkedin.com/Executive PA Media EV EN T IN DUSTRY 37 Gastronomer’s Guide Amit Chitnis, Chef De Cuisine at Collins Kitchen in Grand Hyatt Melbourne shares the delicious details of his signature dish. 22 A cutting edge partnership Our editor sits down for a Q&A with Gold Coast Cabs boss Benjamin Lee and his EA, Angela Lightbody to discuss how they are pushing the boundaries of the EA-executive partnership. 38 Venue Menu Find out what’s happening at venues across the world. Read up on the newest event and conference space openings, international and accommodation options. DEV ELOPMEN T 24 Office essentials We explore some of the best new products that should be in your office. Keep your desk tidy and your workflow smooth with these great gadgets. 26 Technofile Our resident techxpert, Tim Stackpool looks back on some must have apps that you might have missed this year. 32 Top conference add-on experiences in Melbourne Take a tour of some of the best experiences and activities to integrate into your next conference in Melbourne. 40 Organising events EAs are increasingly involved in all aspects of the event industry. We cover the most important conferences and events, venues, key players and more to keep you informed and up to date. This edition, industry expert and AACB CEO Andrew Heibl tells us what EAs should look for in a destination and the Australian Government stimulates the tourism and event industry with a $76 million package. 50 EA Profile: Yvette Simpson We speak with our 2019 Travel Manager of the Year and EA at GWA Group, Yvette Simpson about her career journey and what makes a great EA travel manager. 66 Career Essential information from career experts for boosting your career, and stocking-up your professional toolkit. 52 Education & training This edition is packed full of exclusive career advice from the best corporate mentors and experts. Learn how to look good on your office video, collaborate better and stay healthy while on a hectic work schedule. Start 2020 right with a suite of new skills from this edition’s professional development. Issue 1 2020 | Chief of Staff 05