About the event industry
Did you know that the UK events industry alone is worth £42 billion supporting an equivalent of over 570,000 full time jobs.
It's one of the most dynamic fast-moving industries to work in.
That roughly breaks down as:
- Conferences and Meetings – £19.9bn
- Exhibitions and Trade Fairs – £11bn
- Incentive Travel and Performance Improvement – £1.2bn
- Corporate Hospitality and Corporate Events – £1.2bn
- Outdoor Events –£1.1bn
- Festivals and Cultural Events – £1.1bn
- Music Events – £1.3bn
- Sporting Events – £2.3bn
Here's just a few of the type of different organisations in the events industry:
1.Event Planners: Manage event coordination and execution.
2.Venue Providers: Furnish event locations.
3.Catering Services: Supply event food and drink.
4.Tech Providers: Handle event technology needs.
5.Exhibition Services: Design stands, host expos.
6.Transport/Logistics: Manage attendee and equipment transport.
7.Marketing/PR Agencies: Promote events, handle public relations.
8.Ticketing Companies: Oversee ticket sales and registration.
9.Regulatory Bodies: Govern industry regulations and guidelines.
10.Education Providers: Offer event-related courses and training.
11.Professional Associations: Advocate for and network event professionals.
12.Suppliers: Deliver essential event materials.
13.Attendees: Individuals or organizations attending events.
14.Sponsors: Fund events in exchange for exposure.
15.Entertainment Providers: Supply musicians, speakers, performers.
16.Media: Responsible for event publicity and coverage.
