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

The Hub launches to ‘revolutionise’ events recruitmentDecember 1, 2020The Hub launches to ‘revolutionise’ events recruitmentBy Holly PatrickNew recruitment platform The Hub has launched to help event professionals recruit talent....‘We only have one chance to get this right': mia urges cautionDecember 1, 2020‘We only have one chance to get this right': mia urges cautionBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) is urging the sector to operate in the ‘spirit of the...Event leaders ‘struggling to plan’ due to Covid-19 uncertaintyNovember 30, 2020Event leaders ‘struggling to plan’ due to Covid-19 uncertaintyBy Holly PatrickA second wave of stress is imminent for event professionals as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused...One Young World Summit 2019 wins Best Conference at EVCOM AwardsNovember 26, 2020One Young World Summit 2019 wins Best Conference at EVCOM AwardsBy Holly PatrickThe Event & Visual Communication Association (EVCOM) celebrated the event industry's live conference...HBAA makes major changes to drive ‘future fit’ visionNovember 26, 2020HBAA makes major changes to drive ‘future fit’ visionBy Holly PatrickHBAA has announced major changes to its structure as it shares its vision for 2021...#WeCreateExperiences campaign to launch on 7 DecemberNovember 25, 2020#WeCreateExperiences campaign to launch on 7 DecemberBy Holly PatrickAs part of the One Industry One Voice initiative, the #WeCreateExperiences B2B campaign is set to...Case history: Fast Forward 15 leads the way with live eventNovember 24, 2020Case history: Fast Forward 15 leads the way with live eventBy Holly PatrickFay Sharpe, founder of Fast Forward 15, reveals how she brought together this year’s cohort for the...Theresa Villiers MP heads up All Party Parliamentary Group for EventsNovember 23, 2020Theresa Villiers MP heads up All Party Parliamentary Group for EventsBy Holly PatrickFollowing the appointment of a new chair and vice chair, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events...Event accessibility: What can event planners do to help more?November 23, 2020Event accessibility: What can event planners do to help more?By Holly PatrickAlan Broadbent, the co-founder of Global Network for Entrepreneurs With Disabilities, which provides...Ignite2020 offers free training for event professionalsNovember 23, 2020Ignite2020 offers free training for event professionalsBy Holly PatrickFull-service agency, emc3 has teamed up with AMTEvents, run by Anna-Marie Trzebinski to bring free...Government signs off All Secure Standard after successful pilotNovember 23, 2020Government signs off All Secure Standard after successful pilotBy Holly PatrickThe All Secure Expo Pilot event in September proved event planners can safely put on events under the...Spinning the wheel of fortune in casino-crowned MacauNovember 23, 2020Spinning the wheel of fortune in casino-crowned MacauBy Holly PatrickMacau is an attraction for those who enjoy the casino tables, while also heavily investing in its MICE...Bridging the Gap event to tackle increasing industry divideNovember 19, 2020Bridging the Gap event to tackle increasing industry divideBy Holly PatrickThe online 'Bridging the Gap in the Events Industry' event will be hosted by on Get Ahead in Events,...’Trust and relationships will be paramount in 2021', says Carrie LarwoodNovember 18, 2020’Trust and relationships will be paramount in 2021', says Carrie LarwoodBy Holly PatrickCarrie Larwood, managing director of venue finding agency, Function Fixers, has predicted that trust...In-house planners ‘more valued’ but only 2 per cent aim for the boardroomNovember 17, 2020In-house planners ‘more valued’ but only 2 per cent aim for the boardroomBy Holly PatrickFollowing the release of the ICE Report 2020, in partnership with Cvent, Holly Patrick caught up with...Tel Aviv itinerary: Modern meetings surrounded by historyNovember 17, 2020Tel Aviv itinerary: Modern meetings surrounded by historyBy Holly PatrickTel Aviv is a city of contrasts, bringing together an ancient active port alongside one of the world's...Sense and sustainability: the UK venues with an eco-focusNovember 17, 2020Sense and sustainability: the UK venues with an eco-focusBy Holly PatrickAfter years of hesitation, the meetings and events industry has a firm focus on creating sustainable...‘Smaller travel budgets’ top concern for international meeting plannersNovember 17, 2020‘Smaller travel budgets’ top concern for international meeting plannersBy Holly PatrickShrinking travel budgets and ‘increasingly difficult’ visa issues were amongst the biggest concerns...IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021November 16, 2020IBTM Asia Pacific moves show dates to June 2021By Holly PatrickMeetings and events industry trade show, IBTM Asia Pacific has announced it will take place in...Nature or nurture: what makes a good event manager?November 13, 2020Nature or nurture: what makes a good event manager?By Holly PatrickSam Robson explores why a mix of innate ability and experience are valuable in equal measures when it...Load More from Holly Patrick

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Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q1 2026
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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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