MeetBlackpool, the town’s conference and exhibition arm, is celebrating its most successful months on record for business events securing a diverse array of conferences and events for June and July 2024, attracting thousands of delegates to the seaside town.
Taking place at the Winter Gardens Blackpool and the Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Centre the high-profile events from sectors including education, public sector, sporting and science have generated more than £956k of economic benefit to the local community, reinforcing Blackpool’s reputation as a leading event destination.
Discussing the results, Julie Vincent, Head of MeetBlackpool said: “The cumulative impact of these events has not only boosted the local economy, but their diversity and calibre demonstrate Blackpool’s appeal as a top choice for a wide range of professional gatherings. Business events are more than just catalysts for economic impact; they serve as platforms for knowledge exchange and innovation, nurturing growth and development that ultimately benefit the lives of people in the area.
“I am incredibly proud of everyone involved in the successful delivery of these events, including our accommodation, venue, and transport partners. I cannot wait to see what the rest of 2024 has for our fantastic town.”
Blackpool has seen huge investment this year with the opening of two new venues The Backlot Cinema and the town’s newest attraction, Showtown and the opening of the 144-bed Holiday Inn Blackpool in the heart of the town. In May 2024, the town’s first celebrity restaurant, Marco’s New York Italian, inspired by renowned chef Marco Pierre White also opened its doors.
To find out more about conferencing in Blackpool visit – https://meetblackpool.com/
