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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Two men sit across from each other at a wooden table in a cozy studio.October 30, 2026AI - Memorable for the worst possible reasonBy Holly PatrickThe article explores the impact of AI on event planning, highlighting a discussion with Sam McNeill of...Two people converse on a glass-walled rooftop with ancient ruins in the background.October 30, 2026Edinburgh seeks a chair to lead its new era for business eventsBy Holly PatrickConvention Edinburgh is seeking a chair and industry members to lead new groups aimed at enhancing...Abstract composition featuring overlapping blue and orange rings around a yellow circle on a white background.October 28, 2026Lessons from a sold-out menopause congressBy Holly PatrickThe International Menopause Society's congress in Rio de Janeiro highlighted the mainstreaming of...A group of people stands by large glass windows with illuminated letters on the right.October 28, 2026Rogers Centre Ottawa delivers for global residency education communityBy Holly PatrickRogers Centre Ottawa successfully hosted the International Conference on Residency Education,...Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico Colorful kiosk by theneonjaguarJuly 21, 2026Guadalajara joins GDS-Index Lite programmeBy Holly PatrickGuadalajara has become the first Latin American destination to join GDS-Index Lite, strengthening its...Holly PatrickArticle 1By Holly PatrickSummary...ESMO Congress Madrid 2023Three times a charm: European Oncology congress returns to MadridBy Holly PatrickMadrid will welcome the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress for a third time in eight...All aboardAll aboardBy Holly PatrickSustainability is making us all reconsider our business travel options. Holly Patrick finds out how to...Shaw-Centre-Rideau Canal and Laurier Bridge-IMG_5898_2-credit-Ottawa-TourismCommunity focus sees Canadian capital wins indigenous conferenceBy Holly PatrickA commitment to community and a renewed focus on indigenous tourism helped Ottawa secure a conference...Seamless broadcast: from convention centre to event studioSeamless broadcast: from convention centre to event studioBy Holly PatrickWhen Covid-19 hit Norway, Prime Minister Erna Solberg took almost immediate action to reduce the...Tākina WellingtonAugust 4, 2025New Zealand on winning streak, nets conferences worth $76mBy Holly PatrickA government funding boost helped accelerate efforts, aiming for NZ$185 million in FY26. Conferences...Planet Earth - Europe. Elements of this image furnished by NASAMay 14, 2025Glasgow celebrates stellar line up of space conferencesBy Holly PatrickGlasgow, known for its satellite production, is hosting numerous space-related conferences,...CopenPay 2025 -Arrive-by-trainMay 14, 2025How is Copenhagen rewarding train travel?By Holly PatrickCopenPay, part of Copenhagen's green experience economy, has expanded its rewards initiative aimed at...Cable car, Wellington, New ZealandMarch 13, 2025New Zealand aims to 'level playing field' with subvention boostBy Holly PatrickNew Zealand is hoping a $3m injection of funds into its Conference Assistance Programme will provide...Human trafficking affects approximately 28 million individuals worldwide. March 13, 2025Ottawa builds on event industry efforts to tackle human traffickingBy Holly PatrickThe international business meetings and events industry can combat human trafficking by raising...Graphic illustrating mental healthDecember 2, 2024Six tips for empathetic event designBy Holly PatrickEvents are often designed with extrovert attendees in mind. But what about the rest of us? Holly...Accessible travelNovember 12, 2024Only a third of destinations have an accessibility strategy, report findsBy Holly PatrickA new report by City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) and Destinations International revealed that...Sustainability globe in hand illustrationSeptember 25, 2024Sustainable ethos helps Cairns win anaesthetists conferenceBy Holly PatrickQueensland’s Cairns Convention Centre flaunted its sustainability credentials to help win the bid to...Gianluca Scavo CEO AGIJuly 3, 2024Major PCO says revenues back to 'pre-pandemic levels'By Holly PatrickA major professional conference organiser has announced an annual turnover of EUR96 million for 2023...BIBA Conference May 3, 2024Manchester Central events add £21.6m to local economyBy Holly PatrickSecondary sales, including hospitality and hotel bookings from events that took place at a major...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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