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RSVP

50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -

Welcome to C&IT's podcast for event and travel professionals. Calum Di Lieto, speaks with industry personalities as they share their Rants, Stories, Visions and Pains (RSVP). Guests reveal their most memorable destinations, hotels and food experiences, paint a picture of their dream event and react to listeners' anonymous confessions.

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Episodes

S5 Ep 7 - Cruising Catastrophe

November 03, 2023 09:10 - 21 minutes - 24.4 MB

Jack Patron, Head of Events at Birdhouse, chats rowdy clients, hybrid festivals and an event planner’s cruising catastrophe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 6 - Labour of Love

October 19, 2023 15:03 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Autotrader UK’s Digital Content and Events Manager, Jamie Muir, chats poker faux pas, events in Ancient Rome and an event planner’s ‘labour’ of love for a client contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep5: The event planner who got smashed

October 05, 2023 12:50 - 21 minutes - 234 MB

Clare Arouche, Head of Hospitality and Events at The National Gallery, discusses spicy dinner party guests, hunter wellies and a planner whose bark is worse than their bite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 4: Hot Tub Horror

September 20, 2023 09:08 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Stephen McIntosh, Client and Strategy Director at Audience, discusses why four stars are the best, nepo-babies and an event delegate’s hot tub horror. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 3 - Pant Palaver

September 11, 2023 09:25 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Pete Rolfe, Client Services Director at TAG, talks Elton John, displeasing dawdlers and an event planner’s drunken pants palaver.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5, Ep 2 - Airport Altercation

August 24, 2023 16:44 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB

Olivia Bodle, Global Head of Events at Cult Wines, chats about the world’s best wines, a gatecrasher reddit page and an event planner’s airport altercation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S5 Ep 1 - Disastrous delegate

August 03, 2023 13:34 - 17 minutes - 20.7 MB

Neil Warburton, Head of Production at Brands at Work, talks bread jokes, Bond villain venues and the event planner's disastrous delegate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 12 - Run of Shame

March 24, 2023 11:12 - 24 minutes - 126 MB

Jessica Badminton, Head of Events at Quilter, talks about telepathic teleportation, Canadian storms and an event attendee's run of shame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 11 - Chunks

March 17, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 104 MB

Olivia Salvage, Creative Manager at Agiito, talks about sucking on suckers, Elon Musk and an event planner who woke up in a messy situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 10 - Indecent Proposal

March 10, 2023 11:19 - 23 minutes - 118 MB

Joseph Charlton, Founder & MD of Planit, talks about expensing skydives, gay idols and the event planner's marriage proposal that went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 9 - Zoom Doom

March 03, 2023 10:19 - 19 minutes - 100 MB

Kirsty Todd, Head of Meetings & Events UK at Reed & Mackay, talks about chasing seals, eating dead bodies and an event planner's Brent-like boss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 8 - The Bog Stealer

February 24, 2023 12:26 - 23 minutes - 118 MB

Ami Dorkings, Senior Project Manager at Penguin Events, talks about helicopter transfers, tomato beer and an event planner's hotel room intruder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 7 - The Grinch

February 17, 2023 12:16 - 17 minutes - 191 MB

Lizzy Eaton, Director at Oddity Events & Marketing, talks about David Bowie, cliff-hanging coaches and an event planner who stole Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 6 - Plankton

February 03, 2023 12:12 - 22 minutes - 115 MB

Kate Munday, speaking coach and Creative Business Partner at Google, talks about dress codes, love stories and an event planner's disastrous search for glow-in-the-dark plankton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 5 - Bed Sheets

January 27, 2023 12:55 - 19 minutes - 96.9 MB

Gabriella Hey, Account Manager at Strata Creative Communications, talks about Sex And The City, death-defying events and a hotel guest that ruined their bed sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 4 - Funeral Service

January 20, 2023 13:15 - 21 minutes - 236 MB

Juliet Kinsman, Sustainability Editor at Condé Nast Traveller, talks about disposable freebies, hotel thefts and an event planner who was given a dead cat. You can also catch Juliet hosting "Funny Old World" - an edutaining podcast for the eco-curious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 3 - The Seat Stealer

January 13, 2023 11:38 - 23 minutes - 121 MB

Tanya Stselmashok, a freelance Project Director, talks about glass bathrooms, living in favelas and a strange man with no respect for airplane etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 2 - Doggy Style

January 06, 2023 12:39 - 20 minutes - 106 MB

Gabby Austen-Browne, Founder of Diversity Alliance, talks about David Gandy's budgie smugglers, pretentious hotel guests and an event planner that turned into a dog when drunk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S4 Ep 1 - Suite Spot

December 16, 2022 11:27 - 24 minutes - 121 MB

Charlotte Flach, Premium Content Editor for C&IT, talks about life-threatening dinners, passive aggressive emails and an event planner who got way too comfortable on a site visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 6 - Sling Ring

February 24, 2022 13:17 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MB

Simon Baird, Head of Creative at Cheerful Twentyfirst, talks about straitjackets, sheep's brains and an event planner's inappropriate message to a client. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 5 - The Metaverse

January 27, 2022 15:32 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Kristina McCoobery, CEO of INVNT & COO of [INVNT GROUP], talks about Swedish meatballs, events in the metaverse and hotels hosting celebrities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 4 - Karaoke Courage

November 26, 2021 12:49 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Ishta Nyakoojo, Producer - Project Direction at DRPG talks about hybridity, eating snow and an event planner's karaoke courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 3 - Honeymoon For Three

November 09, 2021 12:45 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Ian Cummings, Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events, talks about hot air balloons, elephant sanctuaries and an event planner who crashed her sister's honeymoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 2 - Pizza Delivery

October 28, 2021 13:50 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Janina Monaghan, a freelance events and communications professional, talks about nudist beaches, haunted hotels and an event interrupted by a pizza delivery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3 Ep 1 - Wet Joggers

October 21, 2021 15:11 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Jane Pettman, EMEA Strategic Events Director at ServiceNow, talks about good manners, sea lions and an event planner who wet herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 9 - Rotten Tomatoes

March 05, 2021 11:05 - 25 minutes - 36.7 MB

Arran Cruickshanks, Commercial Director at Sleek Events, talks about Fijian rugby, pop-up experts and throwing rotten tomatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 8 - GlastonBali

February 25, 2021 09:31 - 29 minutes - 41.6 MB

Esther Clark, a freelance Events Logistics Director, talks about USBs, sparkling floors and singing Disney songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 7 - Sitting Ducks (LIVE)

February 16, 2021 18:02 - 32 minutes - 46.3 MB

Juliet Tripp, Deputy Head of Global Events at Chemical Watch, talks about Miley Cyrus, jet skis and magical little pixies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 6 - Pretty Woman

February 04, 2021 15:57 - 25 minutes - 36.4 MB

Roxy Reynolds, Consultant at BCD Meetings & Events, talks about cave pools, Noah's Ark and some 'over excited' outfits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 5 - The Rash

December 17, 2020 12:29 - 22 minutes - 32.1 MB

Holly Mills, former Head of Incentives at Penguins, talks about shark shuffling, eating the moon and a very sinister rash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 4 - Drag Queens

December 03, 2020 13:16 - 27 minutes - 38 MB

Olivia Unsworth, Senior Event Manager at Venues & Events International, talks about hot air balloons, velvet Gucci loafers and edible candles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 3 - Kiss Chase

November 23, 2020 10:58 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Dave Leong, Chief Creative Officer at ATX Event Systems, talks about broken legs, junk food vegans and Legends of the Hidden Temple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 2 - Giraffe Snogging

November 03, 2020 18:11 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Karen Kadin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Brands At Work, talks about pirouetting, clean kisses and shaking it like Shakira.

S2 Ep 2 - Giraffe Snogging (LIVE)

November 03, 2020 18:11 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Karen Kadin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Brands At Work, talks about pirouetting, clean kisses and shaking it like Shakira. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S2 Ep 1 - 100% Naked

October 19, 2020 15:53 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MB

Zak Roby, Commercial Director at GES, talks about nudity, black cab cafes and the gift of time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 8 - Pineapples

August 14, 2020 16:08 - 24 minutes - 35.1 MB

Adam Blackwood, Founder & Creative Director at Private Drama Events, talks about Moulin Rouge, balloon-delivered roses and disastrous boat journeys. 

S1 Ep 8 - Pineapples

August 14, 2020 16:08 - 24 minutes - 35.1 MB

Adam Blackwood, Founder & Creative Director at Private Drama Events, talks about Moulin Rouge, balloon-delivered roses and disastrous boat journeys.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 7 - Feeling Frisky

July 14, 2020 19:52 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Danni Gunn, Account Manager at C2 Events, talks about James Bond, bubble waffles and receiving naughty videos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 7 - Feeling Frisky

July 14, 2020 19:52 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Danni Gunn, Account Manager at C2 Events, talks about James Bond, bubble waffles and receiving naughty videos.

Ep 6 - Big Red Book

July 07, 2020 15:52 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MB

Julia Charles, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Julia Charles Event Management, talks about fraudsters, Jessica Rabbit and sleeping in trucks. 

S1 Ep 6 - Big Red Book

July 07, 2020 15:52 - 23 minutes - 33.4 MB

Julia Charles, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Julia Charles Event Management, talks about fraudsters, Jessica Rabbit and sleeping in trucks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 5 - Shakespeare

June 29, 2020 10:12 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

Scott Cullather, CEO of INVNT, talks about chain smokers, spirituality and becoming unstitched. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 5 - Shakespeare

June 29, 2020 10:12 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

Scott Cullather, CEO of INVNT, talks about chain smokers, spirituality and becoming unstitched.

S1 Ep 4 - The Diva MD

June 22, 2020 09:56 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Nicola Roodt, Account Director at Green & Pleasant Events, talks about flash mobs, royal suites and bosses behaving badly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 4 - The Diva MD

June 22, 2020 09:56 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Nicola Roodt, Account Director at Green & Pleasant Events, talks about flash mobs, royal suites and bosses behaving badly.

Ep 3 - Friendly Daggers

June 14, 2020 16:17 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Kate Scully, Global Travel Manager for G4S, talks about powerful women, smoking with alligators and being mistaken for a prostitute.

S1 Ep 3 - Friendly Daggers

June 14, 2020 16:17 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

Kate Scully, Global Travel Manager for G4S, talks about powerful women, smoking with alligators and being mistaken for a prostitute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1 Ep 2 - Masked Vigilante

June 05, 2020 07:39 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Elena Clowes, Co-Founder of Event First Steps, talks about swarms of bats, the world's best pizza and searching for afterparties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 2 - Masked Vigilante

June 05, 2020 07:39 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Elena Clowes, Co-Founder of Event First Steps, talks about swarms of bats, the world's best pizza and searching for afterparties.

Pilot - Do Not Disturb

May 27, 2020 10:37 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Anthony Kelly, Head of New Business Marketing at Penguins and DRPG, and a board member of SITE GB, talks about selfish people, accidental nudity and dancing to garage music.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.