Athena, the Grade II-listed events venue located in Leicester, has reported strong event bookings for 2022.
Bookings for events at the six-month point are up by 22%, ahead of pre-Covid-19 levels for the same period in 2019.
Approximately, 92% of these bookings are from repeat clients and events. Attendance levels for corporate events, including awards, conferences, and exhibitions, have been higher than pre-Covid-19 levels, demonstrating a demand for live events.
Bookings for hybrid events have also continued to grow in 2022.
Hira Ram, events manager of Athena Events Venue, said: “The growth in event bookings this year is very welcome news after a challenging two years for the events industry. September and October are looking to be busy months for us, too, and we are glad that overall business is almost back to normal.
“The pandemic showed the power of events and highlighted the importance of face-to-face contact and shared experiences for staff productivity, motivation, and mental health. We have a solid base of upcoming events for 2022 and some bookings in 2023.”
