Paul Cook

Paul Cook has been immersed in business events for over 20 years, as a producer, writer, advisor, speaker, facilitator and educator. He is the founder of Planet Planit Ltd, which is a specialist content consultancy. He is the author of three book; Supercharge Your Virtual Speaking, Remotely Engaging and Risk It! Paul is a Past President of the UK Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and he is currently serving on MPI’s European Advisory Council.

Industry News

Meeting Professionals Prepare for Economic Downturn

How are planners and other meeting professionals preparing for a potential recession? They are tightening contracts, establishing advance payments, exploring new skills, and keeping up with their networks.

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Event Management

Getting to the Event on Time

Delays and canceled flights are wreaking havoc on travel this summer. What should event planners do to ensure keynote speakers, VIPs, and others make it to their events on time.

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Destinations

Ukraine War Takes Toll on Conference Destinations

Just how close to a war zone would you hold your event? This is the question that is exercising the minds of event professionals in the light of the war in Ukraine.

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Event Management

Years-Long Campaign to Protect UK Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws

The UK is moving forward with its Protect Duty legislation, a new set of rules requiring venues to assess and address the risk of terrorist attacks. What will these changes mean for the UK’s event industry?

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Industry News

The Return of In-Person Events Sparks Both Excitement and Anxiety

Countries across Europe are moving to loosen restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings, and many states within the U.S. are following suit. In-person events may be back, but how do attendees feel about the change?

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Event Management

Corporate Travel Planners Need to Meet These Expectations Now: New Research

With travel restrictions varying from country to country and week to week, planners have to consider multiple factors when managing business trips. Are their needs and expectations being met? A GBTA survey tried to find out.

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Technology

The Case for Separating In-Person and Virtual Experiences During Hybrid Events

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Industry News

What the U.S. Reopening to Global Travel Means for Events

The US is easing its travel restrictions on international visitors as of November 8. The patchwork of country-by-country bans will no longer apply, but vaccine requirements will be more stringent. What will this mean for events?

Paul Cook | 3 years ago

Industry News

A Reality Check for Obtaining Event Insurance in the Covid Pandemic

Event insurance is now top of mind for planners who are able to host in-person events despite the ongoing global pandemic. While coverage is available, there are plenty of challenges to overcome to get the right protection.

Paul Cook | 3 years ago