CHS Birmingham has announced this year’s show saw a 28% rise in visitor attendance.
The organisers said the success is a sign of “continued positivity within the industry”, as visitors arrived with RFPs and with an “urgency to create new meetings in 2024 and beyond.”
The optimism was further compounded with news that 77% of visitors were new to the event and would come back next year.
Emma Cartmell, CEO and founder, CHS Birmingham, said: “The growth and new visitor numbers should be seen by the industry as a real indication of confidence. We know that there is new talent flooding into the industry, and that there is a renewed belief in the power of meetings and events within business. We saw new faces with an urgency to learn their craft, educate themselves, and create their meetings in partnership with our exhibitors. It’s exactly why this event, and other shows like us, are so popular right now.”
“Hopefully now it sets up a really positive year for our colleagues who also organise events and exhibitions for the industry. We hope this momentum benefits those that take place in Q1 next year and we wish them the very best of luck ahead of our own return to CHS Leeds in April 2024.”
The show took place last month, on 31 October, at ICC Birmingham.
