Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss topics that affect them and invite readers to comment. This week Mark Katz, owner and founder of Poisson Rouge a leading motivation, team building and people development company talks about teambuilding for the recession Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss the topics that affect them and invite readers to comment.This week John Spencer, CEO of MWB Business Exchange discusses how to hold a successful meeting. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss the topics that affect them and invite readers to comment. This week, Barry Cole, managing director of the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay talks about after the recession. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Paula Lorimer, sales director at Manchester Central Convention Complex, talks about the ‘Team Manchester’ approach, and the benefits it brings to the venue and the city. Read >
Our series of talking points invites industry professionals to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Stephen Beech, general manager at the Ramada Manchester Piccadilly, warns of some of the dangers associated with cost-cutting exercises. Read >
Our regular talking points present personal views from industry professionals, and invite readers to comment. This week Ros de Vekey, business development manager at Cavendish Conference Venues, explains why a broad and adaptable venue offer is vital to winning business and providing an excellent service. Read >
Our series of Talking points allows industry professionals to discuss current issues. This week Michael Sharp, managing director at Central Hall Westminster, makes the distinction between training and learning – and explains why a combination of the two is as important now as it\'s ever been. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Jo Chudley, marketing director for the Sundial Group of specialist training venues, stresses the importance of nurturing your employees in order to invest in the future. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss their views and invites readers to comment.This week Paula Lorimer, Sales Director at Manchester Central Convention Complex, talks about why it is important to invest and keep moving forward in the current economic climate. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss their views, and invites readers to comment. This week Michael Sharp, managing director at Central Hall Westminster, provides some essential advice for event planners on \'greening up\' the industry. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Jim Vincent, managing director of Royal Armouries International plc – the exclusive provider of events at the Royal Armouries Museum and Saviles Hall in Leeds – describes how his organisation is adapting with the changing times. Read >
Our series of talking points allows professionals to share their views on the issues affecting the industry, and invites readers to comment. This week Simon Cotton, general manager of the Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate, explains how to turn a negative situation into a positive. Read >
Our series of talking points gives industry professionals an opportunity to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Simon Grybas, general manager at the Great Victoria Hotel in Bradford, describes how he and his team have addressed the challenges presented by an uncertain market. Read >
Our series of talking points gives industry professionals the chance to discuss the issues that affect them, and invites readers to comment. This week Dominic Stokes, general manager at Sheffield City Hall, explains why he thinks Sheffield’s business tourism industry will benefit from the economic downturn. Read >
Our series of talking points allows industry professionals to air their views on current issues, and invites readers to comment. This week Martin Sirk, chief executive officer of the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), warns of the dangers posed to the international conference industry by a protectionist attitude. Read >