Holly Patrick

Holly Patrick

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A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.

The Latest From Holly Patrick

Auditions for Events R Talented to open in AprilFebruary 14, 2022Auditions for Events R Talented to open in AprilBy Holly PatrickEvent professionals will get their chance to showcase their talents at the South of England Events R...Is virtual event tech really worth the investment?February 14, 2022Is virtual event tech really worth the investment?By Holly PatrickEvents were thrust online during the pandemic, often at great expense. But is event technology always...Broadsword launches New York office following client demandFebruary 14, 2022Broadsword launches New York office following client demandBy Holly PatrickEvent communication agency Broadsword will now be even closer to its roster of US-based clients with...How event planners can develop a diversity and inclusion charterFebruary 11, 2022How event planners can develop a diversity and inclusion charterBy Holly PatrickVicky Gardner, director of event agency ZiaBia, reveals why asking the right questions can be the...Sector must rethink relationship with climate change, report findsFebruary 10, 2022Sector must rethink relationship with climate change, report findsBy Holly PatrickIt is essential to rethink the relationship between meetings and events and climate change, according...Who Gives A Crap CEO to headline AIME Knowledge ProgrammeFebruary 10, 2022Who Gives A Crap CEO to headline AIME Knowledge ProgrammeBy Holly PatrickAttendees of the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) will hear from a charitable toilet...Venue enquiries back to pre-Covid levels as Plan B restrictions liftFebruary 9, 2022Venue enquiries back to pre-Covid levels as Plan B restrictions liftBy Holly PatrickVenue enquiries are back to where they were in March 2020 - and only a fraction away from being where...Two in five delegates to have dietary requirements by 2030February 3, 2022Two in five delegates to have dietary requirements by 2030By Holly PatrickBy 2030, event planners expect at least 40 per cent of their delegation to have dietary requirements,...Twitter signs up to isla's event sustainability missionFebruary 2, 2022Twitter signs up to isla's event sustainability missionBy Holly PatrickEvent sustainability body isla is celebrating its hundredth member as it welcomes social media...Bingo! Fast Forward 15 fundraises for mental health charityFebruary 1, 2022Bingo! Fast Forward 15 fundraises for mental health charityBy Holly PatrickMentoring programme Fast Forward 15 (FF15) has announced the details of its 2022 charity event, The...Judges announced for the Diversity in Events Awards 2022January 27, 2022Judges announced for the Diversity in Events Awards 2022By Holly PatrickDiversity Ally, a diversity and inclusion organisation for the events and hospitality industries, has...UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellersJanuary 25, 2022UK axes Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellersBy Holly PatrickAll Covid testing requirements will be removed for fully vaccinated travellers to the UK from next...Birmingham among top 10 cities in world for large conferencesJanuary 17, 2022Birmingham among top 10 cities in world for large conferencesBy Holly PatrickBirmingham is among the top 10 destinations in the world for large international meetings, according...AEO Forums 2022 launches with focus on new chapterJanuary 13, 2022AEO Forums 2022 launches with focus on new chapterBy Holly PatrickThe Association of Event Organisers (AEO) will host its AEO Forum 2022 at the Business Design Centre...Scotland to lift restrictions on large outdoor events next weekJanuary 13, 2022Scotland to lift restrictions on large outdoor events next weekBy Holly PatrickAs of Monday 17 January, the 500-attendee limit for large outdoor events in Scotland will be lifted....Events R Talented returns - have you got what it takes?January 12, 2022Events R Talented returns - have you got what it takes?By Holly PatrickEvents R Talented, the talent-show initiative set up by event industry professionals to raise money...Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-personJanuary 11, 2022Nine out of 10 planners becoming more inclined to meet in-personBy Holly PatrickIn-person events are increasingly the focus for event planners in 2022, research from etc.venues has...Venues must protect public from terror attacks under new plansJanuary 10, 2022Venues must protect public from terror attacks under new plansBy Holly PatrickNew legislation could see event venues forced to implement measures to protect the public from terror...Diversity in Events Awards extends entry deadlineJanuary 10, 2022Diversity in Events Awards extends entry deadlineBy Holly PatrickDiversity Ally's inaugural Diversity in Events Awards has extended its deadline for entries....MPI cancels European conference due to OmicronJanuary 6, 2022MPI cancels European conference due to OmicronBy Holly PatrickMeeting Professionals International’s (MPI) European Meetings and Events Conference (EMEC) is the...Load More from Holly Patrick
Industry coalition urges ministers to reverse VisitBritain business events funding cuts
Operations
Travel managers increasingly taking on meetings responsibilities, new research finds
Operations
UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic high
Marketing
Consultancy from isla CMO to help event brands turn marketing into growth
Personal Development
Funding opens 500 pathways into industry for young people
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Agencies
New industry body targets stronger agency-supplier partnerships
People
Paul Black exits VisitBritain as business events team faces cuts
Watch
'We need to get our house in order'
Destinations
London retains top spot on Cvent best destinations list
News
Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026

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Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q1 2026
Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q1 2026
Global unrest forces planner caution   The latest Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent PULSE Survey (EMEA) shows geopolitical tension is making planners less optimistic, even as operational challenges ease.
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