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.

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Medieval congress interrogates history to fight current climate crisisJuly 27, 2021Medieval congress interrogates history to fight current climate crisisBy Holly PatrickMore than 2,000 delegates gathered online for the world’s largest medieval academic event which was...Event planners keen for connection as live event numbers riseJuly 27, 2021Event planners keen for connection as live event numbers riseBy Holly PatrickThe live events industry is getting stronger by the day as many event planners schedule face-to-face...‘Simpler times’ concept wins Disrupt the V Awards competitionJuly 27, 2021‘Simpler times’ concept wins Disrupt the V Awards competitionBy Holly PatrickA competition set up to give young event professionals exposure has been won by an event graduate who...Eventful Life with Matt Franks, event director at DRPGJuly 24, 2021Eventful Life with Matt Franks, event director at DRPGBy Holly PatrickBeginning his career as a purser on cruise ships travelling the world, Matt Franks, event director at...Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategyJuly 21, 2021Scottish Event Campus serves up sustainable food strategyBy Holly PatrickThe countdown to COP26 is on and the host venue Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has revealed its new...Why in-person meetings are key to tackling climate changeJuly 21, 2021Why in-person meetings are key to tackling climate changeBy Holly PatrickIn-person events produce 40 times more carbon emissions than their online counterparts - so we should...Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldJuly 21, 2021Hosted buyer registration opens for IBTM WorldBy Holly PatrickHosted buyers can now register for the in-person element of this year’s hybrid instalment of IBTM...‘First of its kind’ diversity awards launched by Diversity AllyJuly 21, 2021‘First of its kind’ diversity awards launched by Diversity AllyBy Holly PatrickDiversity and inclusivity are being celebrated in the events industry with the launch of Diversity...Additional £40m needed to save Scottish events industry, says advisory groupJuly 20, 2021Additional £40m needed to save Scottish events industry, says advisory groupBy Holly PatrickScotland’s Event Industry Advisory Group (EIAG) has warned that a failure to financially support a...Vaccine passports compulsory in crowded venues from SeptemberJuly 20, 2021Vaccine passports compulsory in crowded venues from SeptemberBy Holly PatrickVaccine passports will be compulsory to enter crowded venues from late September, the prime minister...Eventful Life with Holly Mills, head of incentives at EventfulJuly 10, 2021Eventful Life with Holly Mills, head of incentives at EventfulBy Holly PatrickThe pandemic proved to be a catalyst for change in Holly Mills' life....‘Planners be flexible’, urges HBAA as venues face staff shortagesJuly 8, 2021‘Planners be flexible’, urges HBAA as venues face staff shortagesBy Holly PatrickAs meeting and event venues suffer staff shortages alongside increasing enquiries, the HBAA is asking...Visitor registration opens for The Meetings ShowJuly 7, 2021Visitor registration opens for The Meetings ShowBy Holly PatrickVisitor registration is now open for The Meetings Show, which will bring together the events, meetings...Deadline extended for entries for miaList 2021July 2, 2021Deadline extended for entries for miaList 2021By Holly PatrickThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has extended the submission deadline for the miaList 2021...Tackle staff shortages by relaxing immigration rules, says HBAAJuly 2, 2021Tackle staff shortages by relaxing immigration rules, says HBAABy Holly PatrickThe Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) has backed a major business lobby group’s call for the...ABPCO announces details of upcoming Festival of LearningJuly 1, 2021ABPCO announces details of upcoming Festival of LearningBy Holly PatrickA focus on the varying needs of association event professionals will be the key theme at the upcoming...Isla launches ‘gamechanger’ events sustainability frameworkJune 30, 2021Isla launches ‘gamechanger’ events sustainability frameworkBy Holly PatrickEvent sustainability group isla has launched proseed, a universal framework for delivering sustainable...Events form integral part of marketing strategy, says Sleek whitepaperJune 30, 2021Events form integral part of marketing strategy, says Sleek whitepaperBy Holly PatrickA new white paper from Wimbledon-based events agency Sleek makes the argument for why events should...Project confidence: CHS Birmingham wants to get people meetingJune 28, 2021Project confidence: CHS Birmingham wants to get people meetingBy Holly PatrickBuilding confidence and getting people meeting again is the top of the agenda for the inaugural CHS...Eventful Life with Janet Dodd, director of live events at IdentityJune 26, 2021Eventful Life with Janet Dodd, director of live events at IdentityBy Holly PatrickHolly Patrick was joined by the brilliant Janet Dodd for this episode of M&IT's Eventful Life. Janet...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'
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London retains top spot on Cvent best destinations list
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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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