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

IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’November 1, 2021IMEX America billed as a ‘very special reunion’By Holly PatrickMarking the 10 year anniversary of IMEX America and the first since the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s...IBTM World boasts of strong sign-up from hosted buyersOctober 29, 2021IBTM World boasts of strong sign-up from hosted buyersBy Holly PatrickIBTM World is reporting strong sign-up from hosted buyers for this year’s event at Fira Barcelona...The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 editionOctober 26, 2021The Meetings Show sets dates for 2022 editionBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Show will return to ExCeL London on 29 and 30 June 2022 on the back of this year’s hugely...Meeting Needs raises £29k at Royal Parks Half MarathonOctober 25, 2021Meeting Needs raises £29k at Royal Parks Half MarathonBy Holly PatrickIndustry charity Meeting Needs raised a record-breaking £29,000 when its largest group of runners yet...Hot take: why eventprofs should focus on quality not quantityOctober 25, 2021Hot take: why eventprofs should focus on quality not quantityBy Holly PatrickEmma Little, founder and CEO of venue finding agency, ExecSpace explains why we need to be less busy...Discover sustainable Scotland with #VirtualGlasgow walking routesOctober 22, 2021Discover sustainable Scotland with #VirtualGlasgow walking routesBy Holly PatrickIn a bid to encourage delegates to step away from their computers, Glasgow Convention Bureau has...How to: make your event an investment, not a costOctober 22, 2021How to: make your event an investment, not a costBy Holly PatrickDRPG managing director Dale Parmenter explains how measuring event metrics will ensure every event is...New categories added to ABPCO Awards to reflect Covid-19 struggleOctober 21, 2021New categories added to ABPCO Awards to reflect Covid-19 struggleBy Holly PatrickThe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has published the shortlist for...Identity’s Michael Gietzen in Top 50 Ambitious Business Leaders listOctober 21, 2021Identity’s Michael Gietzen in Top 50 Ambitious Business Leaders listBy Holly PatrickMichael Gietzen, managing director of events agency Identity, has been included on the nationwide LCD...EventLAB anticipates increased demand for 2021 hybrid showOctober 20, 2021EventLAB anticipates increased demand for 2021 hybrid showBy Holly PatrickEventLab, Hire Space’s flagship education and networking event, will be hosted in a hybrid format this...Black Tomato combines sister brands to form SøsterOctober 20, 2021Black Tomato combines sister brands to form SøsterBy Holly PatrickSøster is the new creative agency formed from the existing Studio Black Tomato - Black Tomato’s...ExCeL London set to get bigger with 25,000 sqm expansionOctober 19, 2021ExCeL London set to get bigger with 25,000 sqm expansionBy Holly PatrickExCeL London has got the green light to extend its offering by 25,000 sqm....Case study: Term starts for Imperial College students at Science MuseumOctober 14, 2021Case study: Term starts for Imperial College students at Science MuseumBy Holly PatrickAfter so long learning from home and missing out on the university experience, Imperial College...Conference Care launches carbon neutral event solutionsOctober 14, 2021Conference Care launches carbon neutral event solutionsBy Holly PatrickFollowing a year in development, Conference Care has launched the Carbon Consultancy....Smyle ensures first hybrid Wella awards are cut aboveOctober 14, 2021Smyle ensures first hybrid Wella awards are cut aboveBy Holly PatrickCreative agency Smyle transformed the Wella Professionals TrendVision Awards UK & Ireland Finals...‘Faster than expected’ return to face-to-face, says ExCeLOctober 13, 2021‘Faster than expected’ return to face-to-face, says ExCeLBy Holly PatrickConfidence in face-to-face events is growing far faster than expected, according to ExCeL London....Why a simple thank you is valuable tenderOctober 12, 2021Why a simple thank you is valuable tenderBy Holly PatrickGratitude is by far the most important currency right now and it's important we express it,...Glasgow helps planners go greener with SDG-aligned initiativeOctober 12, 2021Glasgow helps planners go greener with SDG-aligned initiativeBy Holly PatrickAs part of the People Make Glasgow Green Strategy, the Glasgow Convention Bureau (GCB) is offering an...Reducing employee stress top of the agenda, research findsOctober 12, 2021Reducing employee stress top of the agenda, research findsBy Holly PatrickEmployers in the meetings and event industry are taking an active role in reducing employee stress and...The Delegate Wranglers chosen for Facebook community programmeOctober 7, 2021The Delegate Wranglers chosen for Facebook community programmeBy Holly PatrickThe event planner community platform Delegate Wranglers (DW) has been selected to participate in 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
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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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