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Conference News column, February 2012

If you’re putting on a conference, there’s a good chance that you’ll have thought that some of your line up of speakers could do with some help. But have you ever wondered why “presentation skills” training may not make a … Continue reading

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Destination Report – Jersey

You’ll be surprised at the choice of hotels. Traditional properties such as the Hotel de France, The Grand and Pomme d’Or which have been joined by the new Radisson Blu with a prime waterfront position, which means groups from 50 … Continue reading

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Conference News column, January 2012

So, here we are in the new year, and I’m betting your resolutions to get fit, give up chocolate and learn a new language have disappeared like the first snow. Never mind; how about an extra resolution to save a … Continue reading

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Conference News column, December 2011

Be prepared to be stunned; by the time you read this I will have turned fifty. Yes, all of me. Oh, and I’m still accepting cards and presents. Now, I was convinced that, despite the advancing years I was in … Continue reading

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Conference News column, November 2011

Bond looked around the foyer of the St Ermin’s hotel. The old building had seen some changes since his last visit; stepping in from the new tree-lined courtyard he saw what had been a tired and dark foyer had become … Continue reading

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Conference News column, October 2011

While live events seem to be maintaining their share of marketing budgets despite these bleak times, it seems like more and more organisations are keen to organise conferences. However, in this crowded market, it’s vital to know that good content … Continue reading

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