Emma Willis, Business Development Manager at Warwick Conferences, has been appointed as a board member for Academic Venue Solutions (AVS). Starting 2022 on a high, Willis will be joining the board of directors alongside a group of industry experts to lead and direct the organisation. A UK based not-for-profit marketing consortium, AVS connects event buyers […]

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed VisitBritain/VisitEngland’s Debra Lang to its voluntary board of directors to lead on its diversity, equity and inclusion work. Lang, who is the Director of HR & Professional Services of the national tourism agency, will be using her extensive experience to develop a strategy and best practice framework for […]

Dan Elliott has joined Butlin’s Conferences & Events as the new National Sales Manager. He takes the role following his previous position at Center Parcs where he managed corporate event sales. In his role, Elliott will be leading all sales activities for conferences and events. He’ll be on the road visiting prospective clients and agents. With over […]

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Clarke as its new Interim Strategic Director. Clarke will assist in steering the strategic direction of the association for 2022 and beyond, whilst overseeing the evolution and future vision of partnership engagement. He will be pivotal in planning and executing the BTA’s move from an […]

Capita Travel and Events has announced the appointment of Donna Fitzgerald as Chief Operating Officer. She will also become an executive team member and her new role will commence on May 1st. Capita Travel and Events is evolving its propositions, products and services to improve operational delivery and service excellence for its customers. The COO […]

Event furniture hire specialist Europa International has announced the addition of experienced events industry specialist Shen Aril Salih to its account handling team. Shen brings with her more than 10 years’ complimentary expertise in the music industry, during which she was dedicated to hiring out drum kits to major artists, concerts and festivals.  Joining Europa […]