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Features: Talking points

04 September

Our series of talking points asks key figures from the conference arena to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Kirstie Danzey, marketing manager at Nottingham Conferences, explains why the UK’s regions can expect an influx of business tourism over the next few years. Read >


28 August

Our series of talking points asks key figures from the conference arena to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Cathy Harrison, marketing and PR manager for Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Scalford Hall Hotel, explains how a little extra value will help to protect a venue’s reputation. Read >


07 August

I often discuss the London 2012 Olympics with other business operators and more often than not the view is that the Olympics will bring little or no opportunities whatsoever to the economy or their businesses and even more damning; that London won’t be able to pull it off. Read >


31 July

Our series of talking points asks key figures from the conference arena to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Tim Yates, general manager of Sodexo@NCSL, explains why his venue is going for Gold accreditation under the AIM scheme. Read >


24 July

Our series of talking points asks key figures in the industry to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Damon Roberts, general manager at the Thistle Hotel in Newcastle, talks about how a keen focus on delivering a personal service is guaranteed to get results. Read >


19 June

Our series of talking points asks key industry figures to discuss a range of topical issues – and invites readers to share their thoughts. This week Dermot Waldron, director of Cavendish Conference Venues, attempts to pinpoint those qualities that make one conference venue stand head and shoulders over another. Read >


06 June

Our series of talking points asks key industry figures to discuss a range of topical issues, and invites readers to share their thoughts. This week Jerry Toth, Sundial Group’s operations director and executive chef, discusses the challenges faced by venues amid spiralling food prices. Read >


09 May

Our series of talking points asks key industry figures to discuss a range of topical issues, and invites readers to share their thoughts. This week David Taylor, sales director at QHotels, discusses how, in a highly competitive market, new technology needs to be optimised in order to ensure a successful business dynamic. Read >


01 May

Our series of talking points invites key industry figures to discuss a range of topical issues, and invites readers to share their thoughts. This week, Phil Platt of Parrimark Technology looks at the latest high-tech tools designed for the meetings and events industry. Read >


25 April

Our series of talking points invites key industry figures to discuss a range of topical issues. This week Heath Roberts, marketing manager at temporary structure specialists GL events Owen Brown, looks at the details that need to be considered in order to create an enjoyable, effective and memorable event.  Read >


11 April

Our series of talking points invites leading figures in the conference and event arena to discuss the issues that are shaping the industry. This week Malcolm Emery, executive chef at Sodexo Prestige, gazes into his crystal ball for a peek at the future of catering at events. Read >


03 April

Our series of talking points invites leading figures in the conference and event arena to discuss the issues that are shaping the industry. This week Sally Dunsmore, conference director at Conference Oxford, explains how a taste of life on the \'shop floor\' can provide a valuable lesson for managers. Read >


28 March

Our series of Talking Points invites leading figures in the conference and event arena to discuss the issues that are shaping the industry. This week Michael Sloan, general manager at Novotel London West, discusses the importance of getting the food right at an event. Read >


21 March

Our series of Talking Points invites leading figures in the conference and event arena to discuss the issues that are shaping the industry. This week Kevin Maxwell, sales and marketing manager at Twickenham Experience, charts the rise to prominence of sporting arenas as venues for unforgettable events. Read >


19 March

The past decade has seen a breathtaking and sometimes bewildering advance in technology that reaches most areas of everyday life, but nowhere has this progress had more of an effect than within the business world – and communications in particular. The meetings industry has benefited enormously from this technological revolution, and now a broad range of tools is available to conference organisers and participants, all specifically designed to boost levels of communication, engage, inform and entertain delegates, and make the conference organiser’s life a little bit easier. Read >

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