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

Talking point: do you know how to use data for successful online events?January 6, 2021Talking point: do you know how to use data for successful online events?By Holly PatrickBogdan Maran, co-founder, partnerships and data at AMMP Media, on how event organisers can use data to...New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for eventsJanuary 5, 2021New year, new restrictions: What lockdown 2021 means for eventsBy Holly PatrickPrime minister Boris Johnson has announced a third national lockdown in England, expected to remain in...'Demand, vaccines and new skills' spell brighter 2021, says new AIEA chairJanuary 4, 2021'Demand, vaccines and new skills' spell brighter 2021, says new AIEA chairBy Holly PatrickThe Alliance of Independent Event Agencies (AIEA) has appointed Rutland-based Hatch Events MD Kerry...EICC looks forward to Q3 return of large events with triple winDecember 22, 2020EICC looks forward to Q3 return of large events with triple winBy Holly PatrickFollowing the implementation of Covid-secure health and safety measures, the Edinburgh International...Furlough extension to April 2021 gives financial assurance, says miaDecember 18, 2020Furlough extension to April 2021 gives financial assurance, says miaBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the furlough...'All will be well' as Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill unveils refurbed event spacesDecember 17, 2020'All will be well' as Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill unveils refurbed event spacesBy Holly Patrick“All will be well” is the title of a book of ‘Good Advice from Winston Churchill’, handed out to some...IBTM Americas 2021 moves to August due to Covid-19December 17, 2020IBTM Americas 2021 moves to August due to Covid-19By Holly PatrickOriginally scheduled for May 2021, Reed Exhibitions Mexico, organiser of IBTM Americas, has announced...Scottish Government pledges £13m to struggling event firmsDecember 16, 2020Scottish Government pledges £13m to struggling event firmsBy Holly PatrickThe Scottish Government has announced a £13m support fund for event businesses unable to operate...Mergers and acquisitions among top trends for 2021, says HBAADecember 15, 2020Mergers and acquisitions among top trends for 2021, says HBAABy Holly PatrickThe Hotel Booking Agency Association (HBAA) has announced its top predictions for 2021, with...'Communicate, engage, motivate, reward' to boost confidence, says Juliet PriceDecember 15, 2020'Communicate, engage, motivate, reward' to boost confidence, says Juliet PriceBy Holly PatrickJuliet Price, consultant executive director at the HBAA  explains why an event isn’t just for...EventWell raises £4,500 to spread Christmas cheer to eventprofsDecember 14, 2020EventWell raises £4,500 to spread Christmas cheer to eventprofsBy Holly PatrickEventWell has announced its continued support for the event community during the Christmas period by...2021 vision: What does the future of incentive travel look like?December 12, 20202021 vision: What does the future of incentive travel look like?By Holly PatrickUlterior Events' Graham Alderman airs his predictions on the future of incentive travel in a...Breakthrough: Liverpool conference first to use SMART testingDecember 11, 2020Breakthrough: Liverpool conference first to use SMART testingBy Holly PatrickSMART testing (Systematic Meaningful Asymptomatic Repeated Testing) was successfully used for the...The results are in: miaList 2020 winners revealedDecember 10, 2020The results are in: miaList 2020 winners revealedBy Holly PatrickThis year’s miaList 2020 industry award winners were announced at a virtual ceremony and included...‘Use tragedy to change trajectory’ says IBTM Global Trends ReportDecember 9, 2020‘Use tragedy to change trajectory’ says IBTM Global Trends ReportBy Holly PatrickThe IBTM Global Trends Report 2021 ‘Build Back Better’, has drawn on the global pandemic to forecast...Singapore proves its courage in the face of adversityDecember 8, 2020Singapore proves its courage in the face of adversityBy Holly PatrickTo get a sense of how Singapore is reimagining the future of meetings and events, you need only look...#WeMakeEvents' Silent Night to support 3m 'excluded' workersDecember 7, 2020#WeMakeEvents' Silent Night to support 3m 'excluded' workersBy Holly Patrick#WeMakeEvents has joined forces with #ExcludedUK and Crisis to raise awareness of the 3m people who...Inside incentives: why it's simply a waiting gameDecember 4, 2020Inside incentives: why it's simply a waiting gameBy Holly PatrickElliott Grant, Site GB president 2020 and director of BLACK BOOK outlines the dilemma facing...Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsDecember 3, 2020Quarantine exemption proposal for three-day business tripsBy Holly PatrickThe World & Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed a recommendation for those making...Lack of live detrimental to staff engagement, finds surveyDecember 2, 2020Lack of live detrimental to staff engagement, finds surveyBy Holly PatrickA survey conducted by the #WeCreateExperiences campaign found that the absence of live events and...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
News
Katherine Ryan to host M&IT Awards 2026

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