awards
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Martin Hayes-Gleave Clarity’s Martin Hayes-Gleave was named MICE Manager of the Year at The Business Travel People Awards 2018 How did it feel to be named MICE Manager of the Year at the awards? It was a real shock to hear my name read out! It was such a surprise and honour to be nominated, so a win was completely unexpected. Tell us about your role and the work you’ve done that clinched the award. Working in the MICE business, there's always plenty to do. Not only does my role involve managing the team, but I also deal directly with clients helping to find suitable venues, manage the event logistics and working with creative directors to bring events to life. What do you particularly enjoy about your role in the industry? I love that this role challenges me as I'm not the kind of person that likes to do the same thing over and over again. Being part of the MICE sector means there's plenty of variety in the work we do. I also enjoy working not just with my own team, but with the wider Clarity business. The
What impact do you think winning an award will have on your career? Having been nominated by my colleagues for the award, it has made me feel really valued and definitely gave me a confidence boost. Winning the award has Business given me an opportunity Travel People Awards to shine within the recognise outstanding business and get my individuals and teams across name out there in the wider industry. all aspects of the supplier
What do you think of The Business Travel People Awards and of the winners event in particular? element of corporate travel. It was a spectacular What do you think This year’s award winners afternoon, not just for are the industry’s will be announced on me but for Clarity as a biggest challenges? Friday 24th May whole as we scooped four I think there are a number awards in total. The event of challenges ahead such as isn't my usual scene, but the budget constraints. And of course whole experience was quite humbling. And with the uncertainty of Brexit we have the awards are a great way of recognising plenty to prepare for as we book a number the hard work of the people who are often of our meetings and events in Europe. It's a behind the scenes, rather than the suppliers challenge, but it's one we are absolutely and agencies themselves. ready to take it on! 12
[ NEW DIRECTIONS ] Members of The Business Travel People Awards team recently visited the University of Greenwich to talk to travel and tourism students about the business travel and events industry. The event follows last year's commitment to promoting the industry as an exciting career path for today's students, who had the opportunity to pick the brains of some industry veterans. As part of the continuing collaboration some of the students will attend this year's awards ceremony in London this May.
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