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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Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tipsJuly 31, 2020Eventprofs: Nail the return to work with these three tipsBy Holly PatrickBernadette Palombo, founder of Event Professionals Journal, shares three top tips to eliminate...IFEMA launches Security and Emergency Coordination CentreJuly 30, 2020IFEMA launches Security and Emergency Coordination CentreBy Holly PatrickBarcelona’s IFEMA has launched its Security and Emergency Coordination Centre (CECOR) to safeguard the...Osaka updates Covid guidelines to kickstart citys events industryJuly 29, 2020Osaka updates Covid guidelines to kickstart citys events industryBy Holly PatrickThe Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau has released its ‘Guidelines for MICE Event Organisers for...IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch LiveJuly 29, 2020IBTM WORLD 2020: Call for live pitching at TechWatch LiveBy Holly PatrickLive pitching and a new judging panel chair at IBTM World 2020 heralds in a shake-up in concepts at...AIM Group International reveal six steps to planning successful virtual and hybrid eventsJuly 29, 2020AIM Group International reveal six steps to planning successful virtual and hybrid eventsBy Holly PatrickCongress, events and communication specialists, AIM Group International, have released a new...Threes the magic number as Melbourne announces major congress winsJuly 28, 2020Threes the magic number as Melbourne announces major congress winsBy Holly PatrickThe Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) announced a series of major congress wins for the city, due to...VISITFLANDERS launches new conference planning tools for safer meetingsJuly 28, 2020VISITFLANDERS launches new conference planning tools for safer meetingsBy Holly PatrickVISITFLANDERS Convention Bureau has announced the inauguration of a new framework of tools to enable...Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international eventsJuly 27, 2020Brussels stumps up 2m euro fund for international eventsBy Holly PatrickIn a bid to relaunch international conferences and the events sector, Brussels is launching a fund of...PM Johnson: UK events industry to restart in OctoberJuly 17, 2020PM Johnson: UK events industry to restart in OctoberBy Holly PatrickUK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced conferences and exhibitions will be permitted in the...One size will not fit all as nations begin to reopen  says Martin SirkJune 29, 2020One 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...Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsJune 26, 2020Setting an example: How Switzerland reopened for eventsBy Holly PatrickConsidering it shares a border with Italy, the world’s fourth-worst affected country by Covid-19,...Covid-19 recovery: What countries are reopeningJune 26, 2020Covid-19 recovery: What countries are reopeningBy Holly PatrickWhile the Covid-19 virus remains a global threat, some countries are cautiously reopening their...Union of International Associations event goes virtual in SeoulJune 10, 2020Union of International Associations event goes virtual in SeoulBy Holly PatrickThe Union of International Associations (UIA) will take its Round Table Asia-Pacific event online on...The Meetings Show 2020 postponed to OctoberApril 30, 2020The Meetings Show 2020 postponed to OctoberBy Holly PatrickThe Meetings Show – due to take place on 24-25 June – has been postponed to the autumn as a result of...Spotlight: How Christchurch  New Zealand is focusing on regenerationApril 30, 2020Spotlight: How Christchurch New Zealand is focusing on regenerationBy Holly PatrickSupport for Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city and the urban heart of its South...A message of support from convention bureaux around the worldApril 29, 2020A message of support from convention bureaux around the worldBy Holly PatrickWith governments around the world halting all but essential travel, convention bureaux are feeling the...ICCA and CIMERT release first findings from COVID-19 impacts reportApril 29, 2020ICCA and CIMERT release first findings from COVID-19 impacts reportBy Holly PatrickLess than a month after ICCA and CIMERT (Center of International Meetings Research and Training) began...IMEX group to launch PlanetIMEX  a ‘destination in its own right’April 29, 2020IMEX group to launch PlanetIMEX a ‘destination in its own right’By Holly PatrickIMEX Group has announced it will be launching PlanetIMEX, a virtual experience featuring 3D,...Spotlight: Düsseldorf  a centre of relationsApril 28, 2020Spotlight: Düsseldorf a centre of relationsBy Holly PatrickWith Düsseldorf ranked among the richest cities in Europe, its place on the international conference...South Korea: rapid response to COVID-19 pandemic reaps dividendsApril 27, 2020South Korea: rapid response to COVID-19 pandemic reaps dividendsBy Holly PatrickThe response of South Korea to the COVID 19 virus has been admired on the international stage, with...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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