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

#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...Travel Technology Europe rebrands as TravelTech ShowNovember 13, 2020Travel Technology Europe rebrands as TravelTech ShowBy Holly PatrickTravel Technology Europe is marking its coming of age by rebranding to TravelTech Show and launching...'We need a Re-Skill and Re-Equip fund', HBAA tells GovernmentNovember 12, 2020'We need a Re-Skill and Re-Equip fund', HBAA tells GovernmentBy Holly PatrickHBAA’s consultant executive director, Juliet Price is asking Chancellor Rishi Sunak to create a...The Meetings Show to return as a hybrid event following virtual successNovember 11, 2020The Meetings Show to return as a hybrid event following virtual successBy Holly PatrickThe first virtual The Meetings Show has been hailed a success, with 83 per cent of buyers ‘likely’ or...Tech Spec: Pivoting from a live event to the virtual universeNovember 10, 2020Tech Spec: Pivoting from a live event to the virtual universeBy Holly PatrickJake Burnham from First Event explains how the agency created a virtual global conference for over...Corporate events will be more valued in 2021, reveals ICE ReportNovember 10, 2020Corporate events will be more valued in 2021, reveals ICE ReportBy Holly PatrickThe ICE Report 2020 finds corporates will place more value on in-house events in 2021....Load More from Holly Patrick
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Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q3 2026
Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q3 2026
As conference season ramps up, planners face uncertain future with optimism. New bookings are on the up, and overall, optimism is rising. But conflict, tight budgets, and gaps in service are putting pressure on meeting planners. 
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