Conference News June 2021 | Page 6

6 Contributors

Contributors

Gareth Warnock , group sales director , De Vere
Louisa Watson , director of marketing , Wyboston Lakes Resort
Kerrin MacPhie , head of business events , VisitBritain
Robert Kenward , recruiter at YOU Search and Select & The Hub
Gareth Warnock contributes to the Association View on behalf of the HBAA , reviewing the past 15 months as the industry fought to survive . P8
With Gareth Warnock , Louisa Watson reviews a tumultuous year for venues and agencies , looking specifically at technology investments . P8
Kerrin MacPhie says the UK ’ s standards of excellence will cement a strong event recovery as she joins us in looking ahead to the sector ’ s re-opening . P11
Robert Kenward turns his focus towards diversity and inclusion , but says more work is needed at the education stage to really open up the industry . P41
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