Winter Gardens Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Centre is set to bring £1.6m in economic benefit to the city during October and November.
The venue welcomed £600,000 worth of large-scale conferences this October. Notable events included the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Conference and the JD Outdoors Expo. In addition, the venue has confirmed several events for November which are expected to bring in a projected £1m in economic benefit.
The Strictly Highways Annual Meeting 2023, held at the Winter Gardens at the beginning of the month, provided key insights from local government and others in the areas of innovation, skills, net zero, and collaboration.
Michael Williams, managing director, Winter Gardens Blackpool, added: “With its versatile facilities and professional team, the Winter Gardens and Blackpool Conference & Exhibition Centre have once again proven to be the ideal choice for organisations seeking a dynamic and reliable venue for their events. The conference centre’s adaptability and ability to cater to a wide range of event sizes and requirements indicates that Blackpool is becoming top choice among event organisers from a number of the UK’s key sectors.”
Julie Vincent, head of MeetBlackpool, the town’s conference and exhibition arm, said: “We are thrilled to see Blackpool in full swing this autumn, and to see our town bustling in the winter months proves that we are much more than a seasonal hotspot. It shows that business in Blackpool is a year-round pleasure.”
