Etc.venues has reported receiving serious enquiries worth close to £2 million within 24 hours of the prime minister’s roadmap announcement.
“This is the largest rush of serious new enquiries for meetings and events we’ve ever had in one day, certainly the most after any previous lifting of Covid restrictions”, said Adam Simpson, director of marketing for etc.venues.
Adam Simpson director of marketing and US Sales at etc.venues“These events are scheduled for late Q2, Q3 and Q4 this year”
The enquiries, including one for around £350k, are from corporate and public organisations and associations. They cover many different types of meetings and events, from major training programmes to conferences, both live and hybrid.
Simpson added: “This is a great initial indication that so many organisations have been waiting for the opportunity to get back to live events.
The prime minister's roadmap to reopening revealed that, if all goes to plan, exhibition halls and conference centres will be able to reopen from 17 May. Attendance at indoor events will be restricted to 50 per cent of capacity up to 1,000 people for indoor events. Restrictions on attendance capacity will be lifted five weeks later, on 21 June.
M&IT editor Paul Harvey is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience. He began his career in the local press, working for various titles across the north. Since joining M&IT in 2013, he has become a trusted and respected voice in the sector, championing event professionals and reporting on all aspects of the events industry for the brand.
