Rising to the challenge! Island event a success

The team at Julia Charles Event Management were presented with the ultimate challenge when they were asked to organise a large-scale event on the Isle of Wight.

With transportation on the island limited, the team, which is based in Milton Keynes, drew on years of experience, working with suppliers on the island to help deliver a successful event.

Julia Charles, managing directorsaid: “The limitations of modes of transportation on an island meant we were far more limited in our choices than if we were on mainland.

“We had to ensure swift and constant contact with island transport companies, ensuring the safe arrival of guests and staff.

“Island living also tends to mean a less developed infrastructure and limited facilities compared to urban areas. We also experienced challenges around ensuring suitable accommodation for guests, speakers and staff where availability maybe limited or scarce. We had to ensure we understood guests’ needs prior to the event with a dedicated website built especially for them.

“Finally, we had many staff hurdles to overcome! We really had to draw on our own resources box on how to deliver excellent