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It was created in the last quarter of 2020 by three Edinburgh Napier University Master students, with the aim to gather information related to the business events sector across Europe, focusing on the challenges, opportunities and changes derived from the Covid-19 pandemic.<br /> <br />Business Events Podcast features interviews and panel discussions with experts, both from industry and academia, to connect and exchange information and ideas related to a sector hugely affected by the public health crisis of 2020.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4773584/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business News</category><copyright>Copyright The Business Events Podcast</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0049b5dd528db42388f20566b8c19dda.jpg</url><title>The Business Events Podcast</title><link>https://www.thebusinesseventspodcast.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 20:39:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@thebusinesseventspodcast.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0049b5dd528db42388f20566b8c19dda.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Business Events Podcast is a podcast specialising on the sector of Business Events. It was created in the last quarter of 2020 by three Edinburgh Napier University Master students, with the aim to gather information related to the business events...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Business Events Podcast is a podcast specialising on the sector of Business Events. It was created in the last quarter of 2020 by three Edinburgh Napier University Master students, with the aim to gather information related to the business events sector across Europe, focusing on the challenges, opportunities and changes derived from the Covid-19 pandemic.<br /> <br />Business Events Podcast features interviews and panel discussions with experts, both from industry and academia, to connect and exchange information and ideas related to a sector hugely affected by the public health crisis of 2020.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>bd171191-7fed-5e4c-be3f-4437d8f9b896</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Peter Hopwood: An overview of the impact of Covid-19 in the business events industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-hopwood-an-overview-of-the-impact-of-covid-19-in-the-business-events-industry--44668596</link><description><![CDATA[Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people define, craft and tell clearer stories<br />with stronger impact. Bringing more value, clarity and engagement to their ideas. He helps<br />executives, entrepreneurs and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in<br />a virtual setting, gain investment and persuade with impact.<br /><br />From Dubai to Amsterdam, Shanghai to Berlin, Peter’s workshops and coaching skills are in<br />high demand across global digital, entreprenership and business scenes.<br /><br />As an internationally experienced live and virtual events MC, Peter has developed an<br />extensive global portfolio of shaping some of the strongest tech events on the planet.<br />Working with event producers from a spectrum of sectors, Peter hosting takes him across<br />the globe managing more than 300 stages for international events – such as Mobile World<br />Congress (Barcelon, Shanghai, LA), GITEX (Dubai), TNW (Amsterdam) and events all of<br />shapes and sizes.<br /><br />With a strong passion and interest in creating amazing virtual event experiences, Peter<br />works closely with organizers in ensuring these experiences are as engaging and result-<br />driven as possible.<br /><br />London born, Peter has worked in 32 countries and lived in 7 - now based in Croatia.<br /><br />Twitter - @HopwoodMedia<br />Instagram - @peterhopwood]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44668596</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 20:38:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44668596/14_episode_final_1.mp3" length="31860823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people define, craft and tell clearer stories&#13;
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He helps<br />executives, entrepreneurs and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in<br />a virtual setting, gain investment and persuade with impact.<br /><br />From Dubai to Amsterdam, Shanghai to Berlin, Peter’s workshops and coaching skills are in<br />high demand across global digital, entreprenership and business scenes.<br /><br />As an internationally experienced live and virtual events MC, Peter has developed an<br />extensive global portfolio of shaping some of the strongest tech events on the planet.<br />Working with event producers from a spectrum of sectors, Peter hosting takes him across<br />the globe managing more than 300 stages for international events – such as Mobile World<br />Congress (Barcelon, Shanghai, LA), GITEX (Dubai), TNW (Amsterdam) and events all of<br />shapes and sizes.<br /><br />With a strong passion and interest in creating amazing virtual event experiences, Peter<br />works closely with organizers in ensuring these experiences are as engaging and result-<br />driven as possible.<br /><br />London born, Peter has worked in 32 countries and lived in 7 - now based in Croatia.<br /><br />Twitter - @HopwoodMedia<br />Instagram - @peterhopwood]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1989</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/abfa19681ed5b1622d306cf45ed27fbf.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Brodie Sutton: business events and academic institutions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/brodie-sutton-business-events-and-academic-institutions--44668561</link><description><![CDATA[Brodie Sutton is an Edinburgh Napier University student currently serving as President of Edinburgh Napier Events Society. Edinburgh Napier Events Society agilely pivoted to an online event format at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, allowing the society to continue delivering events over the past year.<br /> <br />​<br />Alongside university, Brodie works on a range of events, delivering a handful of international conferences over the past year. He also heads up the Sponsorship, Marketing & Partnerships team for Meadows Marathon, an annual student-run event, and sits on the Board of Trustees for Edinburgh Students' Charities Appeal (ESCA).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44668561</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 20:36:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44668561/12_episode.mp3" length="35739916" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brodie Sutton is an Edinburgh Napier University student currently serving as President of Edinburgh Napier Events Society. Edinburgh Napier Events Society agilely pivoted to an online event format at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, allowing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brodie Sutton is an Edinburgh Napier University student currently serving as President of Edinburgh Napier Events Society. 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This includes brand...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jenny Mitten joined Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) in September 2019 and is responsible for<br />overseeing all marketing and communication strategies that support MCB’s bids to win business<br />events for Melbourne and Victoria.<br /> <br />This includes brand management, strategic market planning,<br />corporate communications and delivering value back to MCB’s partners.<br /><br />Jenny has over 20 years experience working in the marketing and communications industry<br />specialising in tourism, events, creative industries and government.<br /><br />Prior to joining MCB, Jenny held management positions within the Major Events, Strategic<br />Partnerships and Product Marketing teams at Visit Victoria and Tourism Victoria.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1309</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/56866f489bdb51315169c6d53853b496.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fiona Chappell: An overview of the impact of Covid-19 in the business events industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fiona-chappell-an-overview-of-the-impact-of-covid-19-in-the-business-events-industry--44668428</link><description><![CDATA[Fiona is Director Business Development – Europe, Middle East and Africa and is based at the London office of the Melbourne Convention Bureau.<br /> <br />With over 20 years in the international business events industry, Fiona has held various positions with the global exhibition company Reed Exhibitions the last of which was Global Head of Sales for the IBTM portfolio, managing a sales team spread across 5 continents.  Fiona was part of the senior leadership team responsible for the successful  launch of 3 tradeshows for the business events industry in China, the US and Dubai.<br /> <br />One of the events in the portfolio that Fiona worked on was AIME – an annual tradeshow for the Asia Pacific business events industry held in Melbourne, Australia.  It was during this time that Fiona fell in love with Melbourne as a business events city and when the position of Director Business Development, UK & Europe for the Melbourne Convention Bureau was advertised it seemed a perfect fit!<br /> <br />Fiona has also held the position of President of SITE GB Chapter and was active on the board for several years.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44668428</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 20:31:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44668428/10_episode.mp3" length="23239788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Fiona is Director Business Development – Europe, Middle East and Africa and is based at the London office of the Melbourne Convention Bureau.&#13;
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It was during this time that Fiona fell in love with Melbourne as a business events city and when the position of Director Business Development, UK & Europe for the Melbourne Convention Bureau was advertised it seemed a perfect fit!<br /> <br />Fiona has also held the position of President of SITE GB Chapter and was active on the board for several years.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9cc763f200031c8b00ec9ba9293e2d45.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alistair Turner: The business events industry trends and coming out of COVID-19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alistair-turner-the-business-events-industry-trends-and-coming-out-of-covid-19--44034473</link><description><![CDATA[Alistair Turner is Managing Director of EIGHT PR & Marketing, a specialist research, marketing and creative agency servicing the events industry. 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He also sits on the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body for the UK events industry.<br />​<br />He is a regular speaker on events at a number of universities and is also a regular contributor to The Events Academy educational programmes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44034473</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:39:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44034473/9_episode.mp3" length="36681084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alistair Turner is Managing Director of EIGHT PR &amp; Marketing, a specialist research, marketing and creative agency servicing the events industry. Alistair has over 20 years’ experience in the PR and events industries, working closely with the key...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alistair Turner is Managing Director of EIGHT PR & Marketing, a specialist research, marketing and creative agency servicing the events industry. Alistair has over 20 years’ experience in the PR and events industries, working closely with the key trade associations as well as the international government.<br />​<br />He has been the secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events, a government advisor on the 2012 London Olympics and the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2017 Rugby World Cup and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, and past-President of the International Live Event Society (ILEA UK Chapter). He also sits on the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body for the UK events industry.<br />​<br />He is a regular speaker on events at a number of universities and is also a regular contributor to The Events Academy educational programmes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2291</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,conferences,conventions,events,exhibitions,ibtm</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/375e8a8530f782d27ba6e124ae2e4ab7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dr Rob Davidson: An overview of the impact of Covid-19 in the business events industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-rob-davidson-an-overview-of-the-impact-of-covid-19-in-the-business-events-industry--43966360</link><description><![CDATA[Dr Rob Davidson is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a London-based consultancy specialising in research, education and training services for the meetings and events industry.<br />​<br />His main areas of expertise are conferences and incentive travel, and he has written seven books on these themes, including his latest publication, Business Events (<a href="https://www.routledge.com/Business-Events/Davidson/p/book/9781138735767)" rel="noopener">https://www.routledge.com/Business-Events/Davidson/p/book/9781138735767)</a>.<br />​<br />He has carried out research projects for a number of major organisations including the Poland Convention Bureau, the Ireland National Tourism Development Authority, and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. <br />​<br />He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences on themes linked to business events, in particular to present the results of his ongoing research into conference industry trends. Rob also teaches as a Visiting Professor in three universities in mainland Europe, where he educates and inspires Events Management and Tourism Management students every year.<br />​<br />In 2015, he was awarded a Doctorate from the University of Greenwich for his thesis, entitled 'Technological and Demographic Factors as Agents of Change in the Development of Business Events'.<br />​<br />In 2016, he won the Best Conference Speaker award at the Global Event Awards.<br />​<br />In 2017, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the IBTM WORLD exhibition in Barcelona.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43966360</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:03:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43966360/8_episode_audio.mp3" length="37719847" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr Rob Davidson is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a London-based consultancy specialising in research, education and training services for the meetings and events industry.&#13;
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His main areas of expertise are conferences and incentive...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Rob Davidson is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a London-based consultancy specialising in research, education and training services for the meetings and events industry.<br />​<br />His main areas of expertise are conferences and incentive travel, and he has written seven books on these themes, including his latest publication, Business Events (<a href="https://www.routledge.com/Business-Events/Davidson/p/book/9781138735767)" rel="noopener">https://www.routledge.com/Business-Events/Davidson/p/book/9781138735767)</a>.<br />​<br />He has carried out research projects for a number of major organisations including the Poland Convention Bureau, the Ireland National Tourism Development Authority, and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. <br />​<br />He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences on themes linked to business events, in particular to present the results of his ongoing research into conference industry trends. Rob also teaches as a Visiting Professor in three universities in mainland Europe, where he educates and inspires Events Management and Tourism Management students every year.<br />​<br />In 2015, he was awarded a Doctorate from the University of Greenwich for his thesis, entitled 'Technological and Demographic Factors as Agents of Change in the Development of Business Events'.<br />​<br />In 2016, he won the Best Conference Speaker award at the Global Event Awards.<br />​<br />In 2017, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the IBTM WORLD exhibition in Barcelona.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2355</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,conferences,conventions,events,exhibitions,industry,mice,tourism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d4f439991727272d7a78b0a6a4900029.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stephanie Lee: The business events industry in Edinburgh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephanie-lee-the-business-events-industry-in-edinburgh--43582693</link><description><![CDATA[Stephanie Lee is a sales professional, specialising in the incentive travel and events industry.  Stephanie started her career at The Balmoral hotel then working in hotels and resorts in Canada, America and Bermuda before returning to Scotland.  Stephanie enjoys working in the cultural and heritage side of the events business, her favourite way to spend a working day would be in a beautiful castle or museum hosting a spectacular dinner!  Outside of work, Stephanie is happiest with her wee family at home.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43582693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:30:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43582693/7_episode.mp3" length="38855382" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Stephanie Lee is a sales professional, specialising in the incentive travel and events industry.  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He is a widely recognised as a champion for the power of face-to-face marketing, social media and story-telling through events. <br />His work in the event industry includes trade shows, awards, conferences and networking events as well as a best-selling book – The Event Professionals Handbook. <br />​<br />When the Coronavirus pandemic arrived Simon was one of one the first event organisers to pivot to virtual and with industry colleagues was instrumental in establishing the Virtual Events Institute. <br />He has an extensive global network of contacts and business partners in the event industry and holds several no-executive positions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43516983</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:15:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43516983/6_episode.mp3" length="24327600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Simon is a serial entrepreneur in the event industry, having successful launched and sold events in the worlds of media, events and social media. He is a widely recognised as a champion for the power of face-to-face marketing, social media and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Simon is a serial entrepreneur in the event industry, having successful launched and sold events in the worlds of media, events and social media. He is a widely recognised as a champion for the power of face-to-face marketing, social media and story-telling through events. <br />His work in the event industry includes trade shows, awards, conferences and networking events as well as a best-selling book – The Event Professionals Handbook. <br />​<br />When the Coronavirus pandemic arrived Simon was one of one the first event organisers to pivot to virtual and with industry colleagues was instrumental in establishing the Virtual Events Institute. <br />He has an extensive global network of contacts and business partners in the event industry and holds several no-executive positions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1517</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,conferences,eventprofs,events,exhibitions,virtual</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fdc7dfaeee31a957d5885a6e10809d8d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eirene Houston: How a Film Fest survived 2020</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eirene-houston-how-a-film-fest-survived-2020--43292305</link><description><![CDATA[Eirene Houston lives in Glasgow, Scotland, a Glaswegian through and through.<br />She has been an art teacher, singer/songwriter and comedian before leaving her work as a teacher to become a screenwriter.<br /><br />From 1993-1995 she studied screenwriting at the National Film and Television School at Beaconsfield, UK.<br /><br />Her graduation film, ‘A Stiff Drink’, written and directed by Eirene, was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival and was the winner of the International Certificate of Merit at Chicago International Film Festival. It was transmitted on ZDF Television in Germany.<br /><br />Eirene’s first feature film ‘Day Of the Flowers’ which was filmed in Cuba by director John Roberts was released in November 2013. The film stars legendary Cuban dancer, Carlos Acosta, in a romantic comedy about two Scottish sisters, on their first visit to Cuba. It was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival 2012 where it was in competition for the Michael Powell award for Best British Film.<br /><br />The Documentary Feature Film ‘My Life is Dance’, Directed by Eirene was filmed on location in Cuba and is currently in postproduction. She is Co- directing and producing ‘Havana Wheels’ a documentary about Transport, in production.<br />She is Director of the Havana Glasgow Film Festival combining her love for the twin cities of Glasgow and Havana and her passion for film. The first festival took place in November 2015 and was a great success. The 6 th festival took place<br />online, in November 2020, and HGFF continues to go from strength to strength.<br />She is currently organizing the 2021 Festival.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43292305</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:11:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43292305/5_episode.mp3" length="34617797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eirene Houston lives in Glasgow, Scotland, a Glaswegian through and through.&#13;
She has been an art teacher, singer/songwriter and comedian before leaving her work as a teacher to become a screenwriter.&#13;
&#13;
From 1993-1995 she studied screenwriting at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eirene Houston lives in Glasgow, Scotland, a Glaswegian through and through.<br />She has been an art teacher, singer/songwriter and comedian before leaving her work as a teacher to become a screenwriter.<br /><br />From 1993-1995 she studied screenwriting at the National Film and Television School at Beaconsfield, UK.<br /><br />Her graduation film, ‘A Stiff Drink’, written and directed by Eirene, was screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival and was the winner of the International Certificate of Merit at Chicago International Film Festival. It was transmitted on ZDF Television in Germany.<br /><br />Eirene’s first feature film ‘Day Of the Flowers’ which was filmed in Cuba by director John Roberts was released in November 2013. The film stars legendary Cuban dancer, Carlos Acosta, in a romantic comedy about two Scottish sisters, on their first visit to Cuba. 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Her speciality was VIP events and loved seamlessly intertwining surprise, curiosity and wonderment with a touch of luxury into each experience. <br /> <br />Her love for leading young, passionate teams led her to devise and roll out a successful employee development program for touring employees as well as countless standalone leadership workshops for Cirque du Soleil. She also ran the entertainment team on a cruise ship, bringing previously unheard-of personal development initiatives to the department. <br /> <br />She leads her brand with the mindset that exceptional employee experiences will create exceptional guest experiences and both combined will result in one incredible brand! <br /> <br />Carolene is a full-time traveller, having travelled to 41 countries thus far and is currently based in Montenegro. She hosts The Experience Creators podcast on YouTube where she interviews incredible experience creators from around the world in order to help viewers bring the experience they offer to life. <br /> <br />If you happen to be conversation with Carolene, it is highly likely that within the first minute together she will tell you that:<br /> <br />‘One great experience can change someone’s world’. <br /><br /> <br />Socials:<br /> <br />Website: <a href="http://www.carolenemeli.com" rel="noopener">www.carolenemeli.com</a><br />Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolenemeli" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/carolenemeli</a><br />IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/carolenemeli" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/carolenemeli</a><br />Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1_9G0nZnwrHjaS06rhTMA" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1_9G0nZnwrHjaS06rhTMA</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43286899</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:10:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43286899/3_episode.mp3" length="28297396" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Carolene Méli is an Experience Strategist helping businesses create exceptional experiences for their employees and their guests through inspiring workshops, speaking and 1:1 consulting.&#13;
 &#13;
She has spent the last 10 years on tour with Cirque du...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carolene Méli is an Experience Strategist helping businesses create exceptional experiences for their employees and their guests through inspiring workshops, speaking and 1:1 consulting.<br /> <br />She has spent the last 10 years on tour with Cirque du Soleil running front of house departments in 17 different countries and over 50 different cities worldwide. Her speciality was VIP events and loved seamlessly intertwining surprise, curiosity and wonderment with a touch of luxury into each experience. <br /> <br />Her love for leading young, passionate teams led her to devise and roll out a successful employee development program for touring employees as well as countless standalone leadership workshops for Cirque du Soleil. She also ran the entertainment team on a cruise ship, bringing previously unheard-of personal development initiatives to the department. <br /> <br />She leads her brand with the mindset that exceptional employee experiences will create exceptional guest experiences and both combined will result in one incredible brand! <br /> <br />Carolene is a full-time traveller, having travelled to 41 countries thus far and is currently based in Montenegro. She hosts The Experience Creators podcast on YouTube where she interviews incredible experience creators from around the world in order to help viewers bring the experience they offer to life. <br /> <br />If you happen to be conversation with Carolene, it is highly likely that within the first minute together she will tell you that:<br /> <br />‘One great experience can change someone’s world’. <br /><br /> <br />Socials:<br /> <br />Website: <a href="http://www.carolenemeli.com" rel="noopener">www.carolenemeli.com</a><br />Linkedin: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolenemeli" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/carolenemeli</a><br />IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/carolenemeli" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/carolenemeli</a><br />Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1_9G0nZnwrHjaS06rhTMA" rel="noopener">www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1_9G0nZnwrHjaS06rhTMA</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>conference,conferences,events,experience,experiences,incentive,incentives,meetings,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86dbe1634d37921c1b5c53774a8adce1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tamara Bernstein: COVID-19 and sustainability of the Business Events Industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tamara-bernstein-covid-19-and-sustainability-of-the-business-events-industry--43286840</link><description><![CDATA[Tamara Bernstein is the ICCA Europe regional Director.<br />ICCA - the International Congress and Convention Association - is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry.<br />ICCA is the global association leader for the international meetings industry and specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, education, communication channels, and business development and networking opportunities. Since its establishment in 1963, ICCA represents the world's top destinations and most experienced suppliers specialised in handling, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises of over 1,100 member companies and organisations in almost 100 countries and territories worldwide.<br /> <br />Managing over 500 members, Tamara started working for ICCA in the midst of the COVID crisis- quickly adapting to new formats and business models , as well as providing knowledge content and education to her members and collaborating with other regions within ICCA , to create new hybrid platforms .<br /> <br />Tamara previously worked for Expo Tel Aviv- the International convention center,  managing large scale local and international events, as well as managing the international sales and marketing and leading the way to international meetings industry for the venue.<br /> <br />Tamara was previously  deputy chapter chair for the Mediterranean chapter of ICCA , contributing to the content of the chapter meetings as well as unity of the chapter members.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43286840</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:06:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43286840/2_episode.mp3" length="27959225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Tamara Bernstein is the ICCA Europe regional Director.&#13;
ICCA - the International Congress and Convention Association - is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry.&#13;
ICCA is the global association...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tamara Bernstein is the ICCA Europe regional Director.<br />ICCA - the International Congress and Convention Association - is the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry.<br />ICCA is the global association leader for the international meetings industry and specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, education, communication channels, and business development and networking opportunities. Since its establishment in 1963, ICCA represents the world's top destinations and most experienced suppliers specialised in handling, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises of over 1,100 member companies and organisations in almost 100 countries and territories worldwide.<br /> <br />Managing over 500 members, Tamara started working for ICCA in the midst of the COVID crisis- quickly adapting to new formats and business models , as well as providing knowledge content and education to her members and collaborating with other regions within ICCA , to create new hybrid platforms .<br /> <br />Tamara previously worked for Expo Tel Aviv- the International convention center,  managing large scale local and international events, as well as managing the international sales and marketing and leading the way to international meetings industry for the venue.<br /> <br />Tamara was previously  deputy chapter chair for the Mediterranean chapter of ICCA , contributing to the content of the chapter meetings as well as unity of the chapter members.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,conference,conferences,events,exhibitions,incentive,meetings,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6c75d66b658a95ad3077c713141766b.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ed Tranter: COVID-19 and the business events industry in the U.K.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-tranter-covid-19-and-the-business-events-industry-in-the-u-k--43284375</link><description><![CDATA[73 Media owner, Ed Tranter, has held a series of senior management roles across Miller Freeman,<br />Centaur and Informa before joining Findlay Media in 2008.<br /><br />As a founding director of Findlay Media, Ed worked across the portfolio of print and online products, launching its award-winning exhibition business from its stable of publications in 2012.<br /> <br />After the acquisition of Findlay by Mark Allen Group in 2013, Ed became a member of the group<br />board and executive director of MA Business. A strong B2B publisher, but with little or no exhibitions business, Ed was tasked with the launch of MA Exhibitions. In less than four years, and built largely on launches and organic growth, MA Exhibitions became a multi award winning organiser, delivering 36% of the group’s turnover, with events on five continents.<br /><br />Ed frequently consults for event organisers, publishers, and associations. He is a conference speaker, regular industry awards judge, a member of the AEO board and was included within the 2020 Eventex Most Influential People in the Event Industry.<br /><br />"As the managing director of 73 Media I am passionate about experience, whether in our own<br />events or those of our clients. About adding value in every market in which we work and making<br />sure all partner organisations feel the benefit of any collaboration.<br /><br />"73 has been launched with partnership and giving back at its heart. That is why a proportion of the profits from every event are put back into a grass roots aid project within the city where the event takes place.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43284375</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:54:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43284375/1_episode.mp3" length="34841922" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>The Business Events Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>73 Media owner, Ed Tranter, has held a series of senior management roles across Miller Freeman,&#13;
Centaur and Informa before joining Findlay Media in 2008.&#13;
&#13;
As a founding director of Findlay Media, Ed worked across the portfolio of print and online...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[73 Media owner, Ed Tranter, has held a series of senior management roles across Miller Freeman,<br />Centaur and Informa before joining Findlay Media in 2008.<br /><br />As a founding director of Findlay Media, Ed worked across the portfolio of print and online products, launching its award-winning exhibition business from its stable of publications in 2012.<br /> <br />After the acquisition of Findlay by Mark Allen Group in 2013, Ed became a member of the group<br />board and executive director of MA Business. A strong B2B publisher, but with little or no exhibitions business, Ed was tasked with the launch of MA Exhibitions. In less than four years, and built largely on launches and organic growth, MA Exhibitions became a multi award winning organiser, delivering 36% of the group’s turnover, with events on five continents.<br /><br />Ed frequently consults for event organisers, publishers, and associations. He is a conference speaker, regular industry awards judge, a member of the AEO board and was included within the 2020 Eventex Most Influential People in the Event Industry.<br /><br />"As the managing director of 73 Media I am passionate about experience, whether in our own<br />events or those of our clients. About adding value in every market in which we work and making<br />sure all partner organisations feel the benefit of any collaboration.<br /><br />"73 has been launched with partnership and giving back at its heart. That is why a proportion of the profits from every event are put back into a grass roots aid project within the city where the event takes place.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,conference,conferences,events,exhibitions,incentives,meetings</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6064432e33e72954c83af55eb819a811.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
