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.

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'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDJuly 6, 2020'Time for a united approach' says Venue Directory MDBy Holly PatrickMichael Begley, managing director of the Venue Directory suggests now is not a time for venues to be...ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueJuly 5, 2020ACE launches comms strategy to boost personal R-valueBy Holly PatrickAbsolute Corporate Events (ACE) has launched Rewire, a new communications strategy that aims to help...HBAA Next Gen Board renamed as the Diversity & Inclusion BoardJuly 3, 2020HBAA Next Gen Board renamed as the Diversity & Inclusion BoardBy Holly PatrickIn keeping with the #HBAAfuturefit vision, the HBAA Next Gen Board has taken the opportunity to rename...'Let's kickstart the industry!' CHS Birmingham vows to go liveJuly 3, 2020'Let's kickstart the industry!' CHS Birmingham vows to go liveBy Holly PatrickCHS Group has committed to ‘going live’ with its first CHS Birmingham event as it bids to kickstart...IBTM launches 2020 Event Business Accelerator programmeJuly 2, 2020IBTM launches 2020 Event Business Accelerator programmeBy Holly PatrickIBTM has launched the second edition of its Event Business Accelerator (EBA) investment and mentoring...Event Marketing Association launches ‘Back to Live’ checklistsJuly 2, 2020Event Marketing Association launches ‘Back to Live’ checklistsBy Holly PatrickThe Event Marketing Association (EMA) introduced its new supplier and buyer checklists in the online...Give us a date! Industry leaders call for clarity on reopeningJuly 1, 2020Give us a date! Industry leaders call for clarity on reopeningBy Holly PatrickIndustry leaders have expressed urgency in the need for a reopening date to be set, in order to avoid...‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkJune 30, 2020‘One size will not fit all’ as nations begin to reopen, says Martin SirkBy Holly PatrickMartin Sirk, of Sirk Serendipity, shares his thoughts on why some countries will be a lot more...The big experiment: taking the ICE Awards onlineJune 30, 2020The big experiment: taking the ICE Awards onlineBy Holly PatrickIn a matter of months, virtual events have become a staple in the industry but virtual award...EVCOM announces shortlist for Clarion AwardsJune 29, 2020EVCOM announces shortlist for Clarion AwardsBy Holly PatrickEVCOM (Event and Visual Communication Association) has released the shortlist for its annual EVCOM...Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsJune 26, 2020Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsBy Holly PatrickTo date, Switzerland has had 1,833 Covid-19-related deaths since its first reported case in late...VisitBritain launches We’re Good To Go industry safety standardJune 25, 2020VisitBritain launches We’re Good To Go industry safety standardBy Holly PatrickTo ensure a nationwide standard-led approach to reopening the UK’s visitor economy, VisitBritain has...Mia responds to lack of guidance with support initiativesJune 25, 2020Mia responds to lack of guidance with support initiativesBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Industry Association has launched a series of support initiatives to help the events...Covid-19 recovery: What countries are reopening?June 25, 2020Covid-19 recovery: What countries are reopening?By Holly PatrickWhile the Covid-19 virus remains a global threat, some countries are cautiously reopening their...Helsinki launches toolbox for virtual meetingsJune 25, 2020Helsinki launches toolbox for virtual meetingsBy Holly PatrickThe Helsinki Convention Bureau has launched the ‘Helsinki Method’ to help event planners create...'Shameful' lack of industry support in PM's lockdown relaxationJune 23, 2020'Shameful' lack of industry support in PM's lockdown relaxationBy Holly PatrickUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England,...London City Airport reopens following positive traveller confidence surveyJune 23, 2020London City Airport reopens following positive traveller confidence surveyBy Holly PatrickSince the demand for travel fell in March, London City Airport has been used by government officials...Events R Talented launches 2020/21 fundraising programmeJune 22, 2020Events R Talented launches 2020/21 fundraising programmeBy Holly PatrickEvents R Talented, a talent-show initiative set up by event industry professionals to raise money for...Sustainability consultancy EcoEvents rebrands as Syntiro AssociatesJune 22, 2020Sustainability consultancy EcoEvents rebrands as Syntiro AssociatesBy Holly PatrickTriggered by the desire to reflect the brand's evolution over the last 20 years, EcoEvents has decided...Fira de Barcelona to resume events with ‘anti-Covid protocol’June 18, 2020Fira de Barcelona to resume events with ‘anti-Covid protocol’By Holly PatrickFira de Barcelona has announced it will resume its events calendar in September while following strict...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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Northstar Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey EMEA Q1 2026
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