The King’s Coronation on 6th May is set to boost the UK economy by up to £1billion according to some experts. And although royal events such as the Platinum Jubilee were blamed by some for a shrinking economy (extra bank holidays equals fewer working days), for some sectors, namely hospitality and tourism, an upturn in business is surely a given. …
The hospitality sector is fiercely competitive, there’s no doubt about that. In Manchester alone there are dozens of catering businesses, with more springing up almost daily. As an event planner and hospitality consultant, I have worked with many of the best catering businesses in the world. So, I have learnt that when it comes to the question of how to …
Rudolf is female, Santa’s favourite meal is fish soup and Mrs Claus would love to appear on Strictly Come Dancing! Yes, it appears that everything you thought you knew about Christmas is wrong! That’s according to a new interview with the one and only Mrs Claus (wife of the big man) on the latest ‘Events That Made Me’ podcast, hosted …
Those who know me will be aware that I’m not shy of being the centre of attention. I learnt to play the piano at four years old and quickly adored the energy and attention it allowed me to gain from people. Yes, I admit it. I do love an audience. Motivational speaking is something that I revel in for that …
Usually, I pride myself in being able to predict trends within our sector. Having worked, lived and breathed this industry for so many years, I have honed my ability to spot the next big thing. The hottest new talent. The best new venue. The themes, décor, music, food or service that all clients will clamber over one another to book. …
I’m a person that always strives to find the positives in life. When we were forced to stay home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, I made use of the time and space given to me, channelling that into positive activities. I’m lucky to have a home that I love – a place that reflects my personality and gives …
As I write this blog, hundreds of theatres and arts venues across the country are illuminated in red to highlight the challenges for the events industry in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by PLASA, the Red Alert campaign has seen venues such as London’s National Theatre, Manchester Central and the Aberdeen Arts Centre joining together in a show …
“I’d rather have a life of ‘oh wells’ than ‘what ifs” – unknown I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the inspirational Linda Plant on my Events That Made Me podcast, during which she described how she built her empire from the humblest of beginnings. Talking of her extraordinary career and the turning point that catapulted her toward multi-millionairedom, Linda …
MUSIC: For me it is the most influential form of expression. It reflects the inner soul and can be responsible for tears and laughter, moments and memories, empathy and communication. How we think and how we feel, summed up by musical notes. Some of you will know that I’ve recently launched a new venture. A podcast called Events That Made …
-From Standing Guard Whilst Sinatra Had A Cigarette to Life in the Celebrity Jungle Speaking to celebrity event planner Liz Taylor, on her Events That Made Me podcast, star of the stage and screen, Christopher Biggins, has hailed his appearance on ITV’s flagship reality show, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, as the ‘highlight of his career’. The 71-year-old revealed …
