Events Industry
Commons · Question 13110 · Tabled 25 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Damian Hinds
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what estimate she has made of the size of the (a) global (b) European markets for international business events, and the UK’s share of them.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 9 Jul 2026
DCMS recognises the significant economic contribution of business events, which facilitate trade and investment, support jobs and generate visitor spending across the UK. Industry data reveals that UK conferences and meetings generated an estimated £22.5 ...