Events and conference venue, Millennium Point, has seen a surge in event enquiries, demonstrating a return of confidence for in-person events.
Since the reopening of its 17 events spaces in July, Millennium Point has reported a 26% increase in enquiries each month for corporate events taking place in 2021 and 2022, with an increase in overall enquiries of 96% between April 2021 and July 2021.
Millennium Point has recently invested over £350,000 to upgrade its 354-seater auditorium to support the delivery of hybrid events. The space now offers flexibility, audio and visual capabilities, improved support facilities, and high-quality live streaming for wider reach.
The venue has also launched a new website and booking system which aims to improve the customer experience, including detailed floor plans, smart search function and interactive features.
Rebecca Delmore, commercial director at Millennium Point, said: “We are delighted to see the increase in enquiries from event bookers over the last six months. We think this demonstrates a real appetite for in-person events and a strong commitment to business activity resuming in the region. The surge in enquiries has come following a significant investment in Millennium Point’s facilities, particularly in our auditorium, events, and meeting spaces.
“We have a really exciting events schedule coming up and can’t wait to kick-start the festive season with the return of our much-loved Christmas party packages. And in early 2022, we are thrilled to be unveiling a brand-new installation at Millennium Point which will create an unbelievable experience and talking point for on-site events.”
Delmore added: “We have been very pleased to see enquiries from a much broader and more diverse audience who are looking for flexible and hybrid event spaces. The increase and diversity we have seen in booking enquiries is a very promising start and shows that the appetite for events has been reignited after a long hiatus.”
