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

Silver Linings: the sun continues to shine upon the events industryMarch 30, 2020Silver Linings: the sun continues to shine upon the events industryBy Holly PatrickAs coronavirus continues to shock the UK, the events industry is innovating and taking on the pandemic...'Bigger opportunity for events outside London', says BVEP's HirstMarch 30, 2020'Bigger opportunity for events outside London', says BVEP's HirstBy Holly PatrickWith ExCeL London having transformed into the 4,000 bed NHS Nightingale hospital to treat coronavirus...Changing Times: A new era of hybrid, digitally enhanced events?March 30, 2020Changing Times: A new era of hybrid, digitally enhanced events?By Holly PatrickIn our series of Changing Times interviews with event organisers, we find out the ways in which the...Silver Linings: ‘The brilliant people in the world amaze me’March 27, 2020Silver Linings: ‘The brilliant people in the world amaze me’By Holly PatrickMaria Voller, marketing communications and events director for the M&IT and AMI brands of Northstar...Birmingham's NEC ‘stands ready’ if needed as temporary hospitalMarch 26, 2020Birmingham's NEC ‘stands ready’ if needed as temporary hospitalBy Holly PatrickA spokesperson for Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has said the venue is ready and...The eventprofs finding the positives during coronavirusMarch 26, 2020The eventprofs finding the positives during coronavirusBy Holly PatrickIt may seem like nothing but coronavirus doom and gloom everywhere you look in the industry right now...Legacy launches ‘The Green Room’ forum for sustainability driveMarch 25, 2020Legacy launches ‘The Green Room’ forum for sustainability driveBy Holly PatrickSustainability-focused events agency, Legacy, has launched its online forum, ‘The Green Room’, a...Wildgoose launches remote team building to help connect colleaguesMarch 19, 2020Wildgoose launches remote team building to help connect colleaguesBy Holly PatrickProvider of digital teambuilding events and activities, Wildgoose has announced three new virtual...CHS Leeds moves to July following government adviceMarch 19, 2020CHS Leeds moves to July following government adviceBy Holly PatrickCHS Leeds, also known as The Conference and Hospitality Show, has been moved to July this year...'The test is unprecedented’: BVEP's Simon Hughes urges industry solidarityMarch 18, 2020'The test is unprecedented’: BVEP's Simon Hughes urges industry solidarityBy Holly PatrickSimon Hughes, vice chair of the Business Visits and Events Partnership association (BVEP) is urging...Scotland’s EVENTIT rescheduled for 25 September 2020March 17, 2020Scotland’s EVENTIT rescheduled for 25 September 2020By Holly PatrickEVENTIT, Scotland’s annual showcase for business events professionals, has been postponed until 25...Bite-sized chunks of information best for virtual conferenceMarch 16, 2020Bite-sized chunks of information best for virtual conferenceBy Holly PatrickWith a slowdown in face-to-face meetings becoming more apparent due to COVID-19 concerns, event...The Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum postponed againMarch 16, 2020The Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum postponed againBy Holly PatrickFollowing the latest updates on the Coronavirus pandemic from UK Government and Public Health England,...EICC launches £350m hotel and school project to plug industry skills gapMarch 13, 2020EICC launches £350m hotel and school project to plug industry skills gapBy Holly PatrickThe Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has announced its plans to build a hotel and...Scotland's EVENTIT to go ahead in face of coronavirus outbreakMarch 11, 2020Scotland's EVENTIT to go ahead in face of coronavirus outbreakBy Holly PatrickDespite fears surrounding the current coronavirus outbreak, planners of EVENTIT, Scotland’s annual...Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum happening despite coronavirusMarch 11, 2020Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum happening despite coronavirusBy Holly PatrickThe Business of Events Senior Leadership Forum will take place on 17 March at The Mermaid London after...No handshaking? No problem, here are some alternative greetingsMarch 10, 2020No handshaking? No problem, here are some alternative greetingsBy Holly PatrickDespite leaders and spokespeople around the world recommending that we don’t touch our faces or shake...Don’t jump on the COVID-19 bandwagon, urges In2EventsMarch 10, 2020Don’t jump on the COVID-19 bandwagon, urges In2EventsBy Holly PatrickLike plenty of other event agencies in the UK, Hampshire-based In2Events has had to deal with a lot of...The female boss: Yellow Fish share tips on succeeding in businessMarch 8, 2020The female boss: Yellow Fish share tips on succeeding in businessBy Holly PatrickEmpowering female business leaders is ingrained in the culture of Yellow Fish from the roots up....Meetings Industry Association to deliver educational event on coronavirusMarch 5, 2020Meetings Industry Association to deliver educational event on coronavirusBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Industry Association (mia) is set to deliver a dedicated event entitled ‘Extraordinary...Load More from Holly Patrick
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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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