Nigel Turner-Heffer
From Backstage to Boardrooms.
After decades managing live events worldwide, I share personal insights into the venues, cities, and moments that make conferences unforgettable.
Conference Cities & Favourite Venues
Author of the book
Start and Grow a Successful Business
Lessons from live events, leadership, and conference production
to grow a resilient creative business.
Drawing from over three decades in the live events and hospitality industry, this book captures the lessons, challenges, and creative problem-solving that drive success behind the scenes. Whether you’re managing a conference venue, leading technical production, or building your own creative enterprise, you’ll find practical guidance on teamwork, budgeting, leadership, and the mindset needed to thrive in demanding environments.
Combining business fundamentals with real-world stories from conference floors and control rooms around the world, Start and Grow a Successful Business offers an insider’s view of how precision, communication, and collaboration turn ideas into unforgettable events.
Latest Article
The Cumberland Hotel, London
Once a cornerstone of London’s conference and hospitality scene, The Cumberland blends modern meeting facilities with the charm of a grand hotel. I explore how its design, acoustics, and service culture make it a benchmark for event professionals.
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