Conference venue collection IET Venues is calling on companies to help facilitate growth in the industry by ‘buying British’. The collection sites the latest official figures forecast growth in the UK events industry from its existing £36.1bn, to £42.2bn in just three years.
IET Venues says it has demonstrated this commitment and support by signing up to the annual Britain for Events campaign designed to promote Britain as a world class destination for events and celebrating the talent behind hosting, producing and managing these events.
“The next six months will be a truly exciting time for the UK events industry and a great opportunity for all those involved to showcase their skills and expertise to put on a good show, particularly as the world’s eyes will be upon us,” says IET Venues and Facilities Manager, Sean Spencer. “IET Venues is thrilled to be part of this network and encourage others to join in this effort to help showcase how essential the UK events industry is to the growth of the nation’s economy.”
Michael Hirst from the Britain for Events campaign says: “IET Venues represent another key brand in the meetings and events industry to support the Britain for Events campaign and we’re delighted to have them on board.”
Running from September 2011 to March 2012, the campaign has received wide support from ministers including UK Prime Minster David Cameron and Minister for Tourism, John Penrose. The campaign will culminate in a week of events and activities, including International Confex, taking place at Excel London
Now in its 10th year, the campaign is supported by the Business Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP), VisitBritain, International Confex and a stakeholder network of over 27 UK-based trade bodies and associations.
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