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‘SPARKLE’ THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A LUXURY LIFETIME GIFT FROM SWAROVSKI OPTIK

SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the world’s leading manufacturer of high precision long‐range optics, is helping discerning gift-givers ‘sparkle’ this Valentine’s Day with two luxury products designed to provide a lifetime of memories.

Whether using while walking, hiking, or wildlife watching, binoculars are the perfect companion to enhance any outdoor activity and SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s premium-class binoculars open up a new world for nature and wildlife lovers. Two of SWAROVSKI OPTIK’s latest editions, the CL Curio and NL Pure 32, both come with ground-breaking optical performance and design prowess, making them the perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for outdoor enthusiasts with exquisite taste.

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SONAS HOTEL COLLECTION PUTS PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT AT FOREFRONT OF 2023 WITH APPOINTMENT OF FIRST ‘HEAD OF PEOPLE’ ROLE

January 2023 – Sonas Hotel Collection, three high-end boutique hotels on the Isle of Skye, has
introduced an exciting new role this January with the appointment of Joeseph Carroll as the
first Head of People for the company as of 3 January 2023.

Independently owned and run by award-winning hotelier Anne Gracie Gunn and her family,
Sonas Hotel Collection is the largest hospitality employer on the Isle of Skye, and Joeseph’s
new position further strengthens the company’s continued investment into staff training and
development.

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CELEBRATE LOVE UNDER THE STARS IN THE MALDIVES THIS VALENTINE’S DAY AT HERITANCE AARAH

18 January 2023 – For the ultimate Valentine’s Day romantic gesture, head to the Maldives and celebrate love with your beloved at Premium All-Inclusive resort Heritance Aarah.

This February, the resort’s IASO Spa is offering loved-up duo’s a 90-minute Love Under the Stars experience. Taking place after 5.30pm, 60-minute sunset massages will be carried out simultaneously by two separate masseurs. To enhance loving connections before the Ocean-side massages commence, couples will also partake in a beach-front 30-minute love and compassion guided meditation, led by Heritance Aarah’s resident yoga teacher. Only available to guests in February 2023, the Love Under the Stars experience costs $280 per couple and can be booked in advance by guest’s butlers.

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FIVE PR AND MARKETING LESSONS I’VE LEARNT DURING MY PR JOURNEY SO FAR

Blog post by Sophie Oxley, GEC PR Company Intern

Before joining GEC PR in October, I knew I was interested in a career in communications and marketing, but I never had the opportunity to learn more about this industry until I started my internship at GEC PR.

During the last few months, I have gained a fantastic insight into the world of PR and marketing, seeing exactly how an agency runs and how relationships with clients are maintained. I have learnt so much on my journey so far, but here are five things in particular that have stood out to me:

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DOG-FRIENDLY COSY STAYS: THE 2023 FAMILY HOLIDAY YOUR DOG WILL ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO

This Spring, plan a Cotswolds getaway in the charming village of Oddington that the whole family will enjoy, including the dog.

The Horse & Groom Village Inn has all the Cotswolds stay essentials. Charming historic building? Tick. This is a 16th century Inn and the oldest working inn in the Cotswolds. Then there’s local ales on tap, an appealing gastropub menu, original Cotswold-stone fireplaces, and a relaxed yet spacious dining area. Oh, and cosy bedrooms resplendent with textured rugs and snug throws, plus countless beautiful walking trails on the doorstep.

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RECRUITMENT CRISIS: BUSINESSES URGED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON BUSINESS SKILLS AND TRAINING CHALLENGES THIS JANUARY

Businesses across West London are being urged to have their say, and share their challenges and insights into employing more staff locally at sector-specific early January online roundtables. Aimed at digital, hospitality, retail, transport & logistics and manufacturing businesses in the area, these virtual events will shape the in-person West London Skills Summit on Wednesday 25 January, and directly inform how skills shortages are tackled across the area.

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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO NETWORK THIS WINTER SEASON

Blog post by Sarah Salord, Company Director at GEC PR

As we get closer to Christmas and the New Year, our social calendars fill up with invitations to social events and festive drinks. After a long working week, it can feel tempting to decline the invites however this is the perfect opportunity to build relationships with people you may not otherwise have met – usually over a festive glass of fizz. With the social scene turning a little quieter in January, the New Year is also a great opportunity to meet with new and old acquaintances.

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