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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Study suggests July is the magic month for live eventsJune 2, 2021Study suggests July is the magic month for live eventsBy Holly PatrickA new report has revealed event planners are confident about returning to live events in July 2021....Confirmed: Zero Covid-19 transmission from Liverpool pilot eventsJune 1, 2021Confirmed: Zero Covid-19 transmission from Liverpool pilot eventsBy Holly PatrickFollowing the news that just 15 people had tested positive for Covid-19 after attending one of the...Smyle puts sustainability at heart of operations with new initiativeJune 1, 2021Smyle puts sustainability at heart of operations with new initiativeBy Holly PatrickCreative agency Smyle has launched Cycle, a new service offering socially conscious brands a...Eventful Life with Ken Clayton, director at ReftechMay 29, 2021Eventful Life with Ken Clayton, director at ReftechBy Holly PatrickWhile now mostly enjoying the spoils of retirement, events industry veteran, Ken Clayton is still...DRPG gains royal seal of approval for sustainability achievementsMay 28, 2021DRPG gains royal seal of approval for sustainability achievementsBy Holly PatrickHis Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex visited the Worcestershire-based creative...micebook launches creative competition for event gradsMay 27, 2021micebook launches creative competition for event gradsBy Holly PatrickA new competition will offer event graduates the opportunity to get a foot in the event planning...The Meetings Show welcomes new conference and content managerMay 26, 2021The Meetings Show welcomes new conference and content managerBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Show has appointed Erica Oghoghorie as conference and content manager to oversee the...Never underestimate the importance of resilienceMay 26, 2021Never underestimate the importance of resilienceBy Holly PatrickEmma Little, CEO and founder of venue finding agency ExecSpace shares how resilience and perspective...Celtic Manor pilot event proves Wales at 'catastrophic disadvantage'May 25, 2021Celtic Manor pilot event proves Wales at 'catastrophic disadvantage'By Holly PatrickEvent professionals are crying out for a roadmap that will lead Wales out of lockdown and get events...Event Marketing Association: How to keep the diversity conversation goingMay 25, 2021Event Marketing Association: How to keep the diversity conversation goingBy Holly PatrickOn 25 May 2020, in what was already turning out to be a turbulent year, the world watched on in...Tapping into restored freedoms as we emerge from the pandemicMay 25, 2021Tapping into restored freedoms as we emerge from the pandemicBy Holly PatrickGeorge P. Johnson's managing director for the UK & The Nordics, Jason Megson, asks whether the...Glitchy Glastonbury - tech issues can mar any eventMay 24, 2021Glitchy Glastonbury - tech issues can mar any eventBy Holly PatrickThey tried their best, but Glastonbury organisers just could not succeed in pulling off a Livestream...Preliminary pilot event data 'very encouraging' for eventsMay 21, 2021Preliminary pilot event data 'very encouraging' for eventsBy Holly PatrickPreliminary data from the Government’s Event Research Programme is “very encouraging” for the future...Only 15 people out of 60,000 test positive for Covid-19 following pilot eventsMay 21, 2021Only 15 people out of 60,000 test positive for Covid-19 following pilot eventsBy Holly PatrickJust 15 people out of 60,000 tested positive for Covid-19 following attendance at one of nine Events...Zoom targets conferences with new event hosting platformMay 21, 2021Zoom targets conferences with new event hosting platformBy Holly PatrickVideo calling app Zoom plans to break into the conferences and events industry with a new all-in-one...Live events return as DRPG delivers Wolverhampton Wanderers bashMay 21, 2021Live events return as DRPG delivers Wolverhampton Wanderers bashBy Holly PatrickEvents agency DRPG showed live events are back on the agenda as it helped Wolverhampton Wanderers...M&IT Agency Challenge moves to sustainably led Wyboston Lakes ResortMay 20, 2021M&IT Agency Challenge moves to sustainably led Wyboston Lakes ResortBy Holly PatrickThe M&IT Agency Challenge will take place at Wyboston Lakes Resort in July this year....Apply now! Tomorrow's Talent extends application deadlineMay 20, 2021Apply now! Tomorrow's Talent extends application deadlineBy Holly PatrickTomorrow's Talent, The Meetings Show initiative to champion the industry’s up-and-coming stars, has...Lifting of restrictions fuels £1m booking spike at venue portfolioMay 19, 2021Lifting of restrictions fuels £1m booking spike at venue portfolioBy Holly PatrickVenue portfolio etc.venues reported bookings had increased 500 per cent since UK prime minister Boris...How to give your virtual audiences those 'goosebump' momentsMay 19, 2021How to give your virtual audiences those 'goosebump' momentsBy Holly PatrickTop Banana managing director Jemma Peers shares her top tips on how to give your event audience, no...Load More from Holly Patrick
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Operations
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Operations
UK meetings sector surges to £22.5bn as event volumes hit post-pandemic high
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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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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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