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Sodexo UK & Irelands sustainability director, Claire Atkins Morris has been recognised by industry peers at the 2025 Footprint Awards receiving the Special Achievement Award for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to sustainability and the environment. Appointed as sustainability director in 2021, Claire is responsible for delivering Sodexos social impact commitments in a collaborative and meaningful way.
There’s something unmistakably endearing to a wedding idea that both feels new and intimate, and this Fieldwork shoot had exactly that. The whole atmosphere was a manifesto of soft light, golden tones, and deliberate details. The story was beautifully captured by Jennifer van Son Photography , from the sweet flat lays to the naturally placed tablescapes that oozed with effortless sophistication.
Theres a reason why so many wellness-forward conversations start with look at Europe. Europeans have a reputation for knowing how to live: not just work hard, but truly savor life. They draw boundaries, take their time at meals, walk more and prioritize social connection in a way thats both refreshing and inspiring for anyone coming from the always-on hustle of the U.S.
The licensing industry took to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas May 20-22 to explore brands and IP, unlock new licensing opportunities, and get inspiration from the show floor. And there was plenty of it. In fact, it started before even hitting the floor at Licensing Expo 2025 … Branded Badge Printing …How often do you stand in the badge pick-up line to have someone print it for you?
Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant
AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.
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beam, the association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector, has opened registration speaker for its 2025 Annual Forum, taking place on 34 July at Novotel London West. This years Annual Forum will explore Relationships 2.0 – The Heartbeat of Hospitality and Human Connection, a powerful and timely theme that puts the spotlight on what drives the industry – authenticity, trust, honesty and bravery.
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beam, the association for the business events, accommodation and meetings sector, has opened registration speaker for its 2025 Annual Forum, taking place on 34 July at Novotel London West. This years Annual Forum will explore Relationships 2.0 – The Heartbeat of Hospitality and Human Connection, a powerful and timely theme that puts the spotlight on what drives the industry – authenticity, trust, honesty and bravery.
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Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
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