Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  George Barker, Digital Content Executive at Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   TWO-THIRDS OF TRAVELLERS PREFER MACHINES WHEN BOOKING AIR TRAVEL How long before the whole industry follows suit?    THOUSANDS OF JOBS AT RISK AS JAMIE'S ITALIAN GOES INTO ADMINISTRATION Are people losing their appetite for chain restaurants?   HAS SAN FRANCISCO BANNED FACIAL RECOGNITION AT EVENTS? Does the industry need another conversation about digital privacy?   Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.     [00:21:20] 7 Minutes With... Mia Butler, Director, Pistachio View George Barker sits down with Mia Butler for 7 minutes of quickfire questions.  Mia is the Director of Pistachio View, a video marketing tool. Mia has many years experience in the events industry including working as a sales professional at the Meetings Industry Association.   [00:28:46] Key Tips For the Modern Event Salesperson   Ed Currer, Creative Director at Vinyl Impressions, explores the modern face of sales in the Events industry. Including tips on how video can help you make a personal connection with your clients.   Mentioned in the Episode IMEX Frankfurt Agency Directors Forum Schloss Hotel Kronberg BombBomb - Video Emails   Enter the Hire Space Awards The Hire Space Awards celebrate the best of the events industry by recognising and rewarding hard-working, innovative and forward-thinking venues and event bookers from across the UK. Discover the Awards Categories Here  Follow EventLAB You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace.com   Music: www.bensound.com