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The Event Planner News Podcast aims to explore news stories from the industry and go behind the scenes with members of the community. Our guest list features event planners, experts in hospitality & venues, and people from many other related areas. Please get in touch if you would like to be a guest.

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This episode of Venue Stories features 4 members of the team at {10-11} Carlton House Terrace in Central London, which is just a short walk from the National Gallery and overlooks St James’s Park.

The building is one of London's finest Georgian trea... more

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Welcome to Venue Stories, a series that explores venue spaces, people and histories.

In this episode, my guest is Salem Retibi from Searcys who is the venue director at 30 Euston Square.

30 Euston Square is a grade II listed events venue in centra... more

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In 2025 the volume of global smartphone shipments reached around 1.25 billion units. Combining new phone activations with replacement SIMs issued by mobile operators, total physical SIM card production for smartphones stood at roughly 3.2 to 3.5 bill... more

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At the recent Meetings Show, I spoke with Galen Grady, SVP & GM at Navan. A company that up to now has specialised in Business travel & expense management.

They are now adding venue sourcing and attendee travel services under the name of Navan Event... more

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Earlier this year, RefTech and Eventflow announced a new partnership. The introduction was made by Richard John, who is a Meetings and Events author, mentor and consultant.

At this years Meetings Show, I caught up with Christian Skelton of Eventflow... more

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Juliette Devillard is the founder & CEO of Climate Connection and Connection Studio. Her areas of interest included sustainability, mental health & wellbeing, and helping founders and entrepreneurs to become better speakers.

When Juliette and I firs... more

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Marketing people and event planners create events, one uses the term ‘experiences’, while the other uses ‘experiential’. It sounds like they’re two sides of the same coin, but is that really the case?

To help me understand this, I’m joined by Harry ... more

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Mental health and wellbeing is still, and will always be, a very important topic. Providing for your attendees wellbeing needs to part of the fabric of an event, not just an add-on or an exercise in ticking a box.

This is something Johanna Roodt has... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Owen
Head of Venue Sales and Marketing at 10 to 11 Carlton House Terrace
10 to 11 Carlton House Terrace / Searcys (external team)
Episode: Venue Stories: {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Marion Baros
Venue Business Development and Marketing Manager at 10 to 11 Carlton House Terrace
10 to 11 Carlton House Terrace / Searcys
Episode: Venue Stories: {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Charlotte O'Kane
Event Planner from Searcys
Searcys
Episode: Venue Stories: {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Richard Oxley
Searcys Group Executive Chef
Searcys
Episode: Venue Stories: {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Salem Retibi
Venue director at 30 Euston Square, part of Searcys
Searcys / 30 Euston Square
Episode: Venue Stories: 30 Euston Square with guest Salem Retibi
Ricardo Rodriguez
Head of Sales B2B at Holafly
Holafly
Episode: How eSims aid sustainability & help business travellers reduce costs
Galen Grady
SVP & GM at Navan
Navan
Episode: How Navan is growing beyond business travel & expense management
Christian Skelton
CEO, co-founder of Eventflow
Eventflow
Episode: The power of partnerships, with Margaret Reeves and Christian Skelton
Margaret Reeves
Managing Director at RefTech
RefTech
Episode: The power of partnerships, with Margaret Reeves and Christian Skelton

Hosts

Bob Toovey
Host and interviewer with a focus on events and venue news.
Paul Richardson
Co-host/Guest researcher and industry professional involved in events and PR.

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#112
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Venue Stories: {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Q: What makes this venue stand out in a competitive market?
The combination of heritage and modern facilities, central London location, tailored services, and a diverse, multilingual team that can adapt menus and experiences to client needs.
How Navan is growing beyond business travel & expense management
Q: So, what is Navan? What do you do? What is the company's purpose?
Navan is an AI-powered travel and expense management agency dedicated to simplifying travel for frequent travelers. The company aims to reduce the administrative burden of booking and expense reporting and is expanding into Navan Events, a platform and service offering for organizing and managing group events with a focus on the attendee experience while handling the logistics in the background.
How eSims aid sustainability & help business travellers reduce costs
Q: How does Holafly address security concerns when employees use public networks abroad?
Holafly for Business uses private networks and partners with tier-one operators to ensure data protection and reduce exposure to insecure public Wi-Fi.
How eSims aid sustainability & help business travellers reduce costs
Q: Why is eSIM technology advantageous for travel management?
eSIMs reduce plastic waste, streamline logistics, and enable quick provisioning and roaming in many countries, leading to cost savings and better sustainability metrics.
How eSims aid sustainability & help business travellers reduce costs
Q: What does Holafly for Business offer and who is it for?
Holafly for Business provides corporate customers with secure, reliable digital connectivity for employees traveling abroad, with an emphasis on simplicity of procurement, distribution, and predictable costs.

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What is The EPN Journal Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores how events are designed, executed, and experienced, with a strong emphasis on partnerships, technology, sustainability, and attendee wellbeing. Across episodes, listeners hear practical takeaways on registration design, venue operations, and how brands create memorable experiences that resonate with B2B and B2C audiences. The conversations frequently feature industry leaders and practitioners who share real-world lessons on partnerships, staffing, and how emerging tools like AI and data shape live events. A standout quality is the blend of hands-on operational guidance with strategic perspective, making it helpful for event professionals, venue operators, and brands seeking to sponsor or participate in live ac... more

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Recent guests on The EPN Journal Podcast include:

1. Catherine Owen
2. Marion Baros
3. Charlotte O'Kane
4. Richard Oxley
5. Salem Retibi
6. Ricardo Rodriguez
7. Galen Grady
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