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

"Hybrid will be the way forward for a long time", says DRPG's Dagmar MackettJanuary 25, 2021"Hybrid will be the way forward for a long time", says DRPG's Dagmar MackettBy Holly PatrickDRPG’s Dagmar Mackett chats to M&IT's Holly Patrick about the rebound of live events and her role as...90 per cent of suppliers will not survive past 2023, finds surveyJanuary 22, 202190 per cent of suppliers will not survive past 2023, finds surveyBy Holly Patrick90 per cent of venues, hotels and suppliers will not survive past 2023 without additional government...Top Banana welcomes Jemma Peers as managing directorJanuary 21, 2021Top Banana welcomes Jemma Peers as managing directorBy Holly PatrickTop Banana has announced the appointment of Jemma Peers as managing director....'The baseline is: can we guarantee that value?' Carina Bauer on IMEXJanuary 20, 2021'The baseline is: can we guarantee that value?' Carina Bauer on IMEXBy Holly PatrickWe caught up with IMEX Group CEO, Carina Bauer to discuss the decision to cancel IMEX Frankfurt 2021...BVEP issues budget request to Treasury for more industry supportJanuary 20, 2021BVEP issues budget request to Treasury for more industry supportBy Holly PatrickThe Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) submitted a budget request to the Treasury ahead of...‘Stark contrast’ in regions getting help from government, says EIAJanuary 20, 2021‘Stark contrast’ in regions getting help from government, says EIABy Holly PatrickThe EIA, formed of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), the Association of Event Venues...The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events held first Evidence SessionJanuary 20, 2021The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events held first Evidence SessionBy Holly PatrickThe All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) held its first Evidence Session to shine a light...Elevate mentoring opens applications for 2021 programmeJanuary 20, 2021Elevate mentoring opens applications for 2021 programmeBy Holly PatrickThe Elevate mentoring and training programme has opened applications to UK and international event...Alliance of Independent Event Agencies offers discounted membershipJanuary 19, 2021Alliance of Independent Event Agencies offers discounted membershipBy Holly PatrickThe Alliance of Independent Event Agencies (AIEA) has discounted its annual membership fee by up to 50...HBAA name EventWell and Buses4Homeless as chosen charities for 2021January 18, 2021HBAA name EventWell and Buses4Homeless as chosen charities for 2021By Holly PatrickHBAA has chosen EventWell and Buses4Homeless as its charitable social enterprises to support in 2021....Curing Blue Monday with kindness - it costs nothing but means everythingJanuary 18, 2021Curing Blue Monday with kindness - it costs nothing but means everythingBy Holly PatrickPeter Pan creator J.M. Barrie once said, “Always be a little kinder than necessary.” An extension of...Supreme court ruling on business interruption policies major win for eventprofsJanuary 15, 2021Supreme court ruling on business interruption policies major win for eventprofsBy Holly PatrickEvent professionals have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the judgement on the...ABPCO reveals details of its new member-focused business planJanuary 15, 2021ABPCO reveals details of its new member-focused business planBy Holly PatrickThe Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has released its 2021/2022...Austrian government sets out €300m meetings protection planJanuary 14, 2021Austrian government sets out €300m meetings protection planBy Holly PatrickPlanners hosting meetings and events in Vienna in 2021 and 2022 will be financially covered by the...Secret eventprof: 'Consider changing the status quo'January 13, 2021Secret eventprof: 'Consider changing the status quo'By Holly PatrickOur secret eventprof is looking to the future – and they’ve got corporates in their sights...Tech spec: 7 ways to recreate the magic of live events for a digital deliveryJanuary 12, 2021Tech spec: 7 ways to recreate the magic of live events for a digital deliveryBy Holly PatrickMark Rivkin, managing director of design and technology-led events agency Crucial FX, reveals seven...IMEX Frankfurt 2021 cancelled due to coronavirusJanuary 11, 2021IMEX Frankfurt 2021 cancelled due to coronavirusBy Holly PatrickIMEX Frankfurt 2021, which was due to be held at Messe Frankfurt from 25 – 27 May, has been cancelled....Our secret supplier is back - and boasting about their powers of predictionJanuary 11, 2021Our secret supplier is back - and boasting about their powers of predictionBy Holly PatrickI’m back! Even with the new ownership, I have somehow made it through my unpaid furlough for my 73rd...ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ boardJanuary 11, 2021ESSA appoints new chair to build ‘strong and dynamic’ boardBy Holly PatrickThe Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) board has Lou Kiwanuka as its new chair....Celebrating 100 years of the Association of Event OrganisersJanuary 7, 2021Celebrating 100 years of the Association of Event OrganisersBy Holly PatrickThe Association of Event Organisers (AEO) is celebrating 100 years of operation this year....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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