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

Glasgow leads on sustainability with Tourism Declares membershipApril 21, 2021Glasgow leads on sustainability with Tourism Declares membershipBy Holly PatrickGlasgow Convention Bureau has become the first convention bureau in the world to join Tourism...Reward and recognition report calls for rewrite of rule bookApril 21, 2021Reward and recognition report calls for rewrite of rule bookBy Holly PatrickReward and recognition programmes could likely have to start again as a result of the pandemic and...Watch: Eventful Life with Alexa Martinez of St James's PlaceApril 19, 2021Watch: Eventful Life with Alexa Martinez of St James's PlaceBy Holly PatrickIn this episode of Eventful Life, Holly Patrick talks to the ever-enthusiastic Alexa Martinez, event...Forget the medium, focus on the experience, says Top BananaApril 19, 2021Forget the medium, focus on the experience, says Top BananaBy Holly PatrickCreative communications agency Top Banana has launched a new campaign to turn the focus back to the...Latest #WeCreateExperiences campaign tops 2 million viewsApril 19, 2021Latest #WeCreateExperiences campaign tops 2 million viewsBy Holly PatrickThe #WeCreateExperiences B2B and B2C campaigns, part of One Industry One Voice (OIOV), have reached a...What do business meetings and events mean to you?April 15, 2021What do business meetings and events mean to you?By Holly PatrickAt M&IT, we know it is our readers that make us what we are. And thanks to you, we have recently...The Meetings Show seeks expert eventprofs to share knowledgeApril 15, 2021The Meetings Show seeks expert eventprofs to share knowledgeBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event which brings together the world’s meetings and events...Eyes on the £10k prize: Realise launches meeting ideas competitionApril 13, 2021Eyes on the £10k prize: Realise launches meeting ideas competitionBy Holly PatrickEvent professionals have the chance to win money and have their meetings and events ideas realised in...Legacy Events launches marketplace for all sustainable event needsApril 13, 2021Legacy Events launches marketplace for all sustainable event needsBy Holly PatrickSustainability-driven Legacy Events is launching Legacy Marketplace, a platform that provides...Nobody will be left behind as AEO launches Keep in Touch PortalApril 12, 2021Nobody will be left behind as AEO launches Keep in Touch PortalBy Holly PatrickThe Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has launched the Keep in Touch Portal to stay connected with...Is furlough scheme masking true impact of Covid-19 on sector?April 9, 2021Is furlough scheme masking true impact of Covid-19 on sector?By Holly PatrickIt is of "great concern" that the furlough scheme is hiding the true impact of Covid-19 on the...Michael Hirst joins government's DMO Challenge Panel reviewApril 7, 2021Michael Hirst joins government's DMO Challenge Panel reviewBy Holly PatrickMichael Hirst, immediate past chair of the Business Visits and Events Partnership, has been appointed...Walk to support mental health with EventWell's #Step300k challengeApril 7, 2021Walk to support mental health with EventWell's #Step300k challengeBy Holly PatrickThe events industry mental health charity, EventWell is inviting all event professionals to join its...Eventful Life with Chris Parnham, owner & director of Absolute Corporate EventsApril 3, 2021Eventful Life with Chris Parnham, owner & director of Absolute Corporate EventsBy Holly PatrickChris Parnham chats to M&IT's Holly Patrick about a career in events that has taken him from in-house...Edinburgh to host Countdown Summit on climate changeApril 1, 2021Edinburgh to host Countdown Summit on climate changeBy Holly PatrickThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) will host the international Countdown Summit on...Case study: How organisers pulled off the Women in Security Awards 2020April 1, 2021Case study: How organisers pulled off the Women in Security Awards 2020By Holly PatrickOne way or another, the professional security community were going to celebrate the brilliant...The Meetings Show's Tomorrow’s Talent 2021 opens for entriesApril 1, 2021The Meetings Show's Tomorrow’s Talent 2021 opens for entriesBy Holly PatrickTomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event...IBTM Wired enhances IBTM’s digital events portfolioMarch 30, 2021IBTM Wired enhances IBTM’s digital events portfolioBy Holly PatrickIBTM Events has launched IBTM Wired, a four-day online meeting for event professionals taking place...European Society of Cardiology Congress returns to ExCeL LondonMarch 26, 2021European Society of Cardiology Congress returns to ExCeL LondonBy Holly PatrickThe European Society of Cardiology announced its ESC Congress will return to ExCeL London in 2024,...AIEA and mia to deliver series of ‘back-to-business’ eventsMarch 25, 2021AIEA and mia to deliver series of ‘back-to-business’ eventsBy Holly PatrickThe Alliance of Independent Event Agencies (AIEA) and the Meetings Industry Association (mia) will...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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