ExCeL London, the docklands events venue, is returning to ‘pre-pandemic business levels’ after reopening its doors earlier this year with a packed schedule of almost 60 events.
Managers have hailed a ‘faster than expected return’ in market confidence after reopening in July, with 25 events already delivered and another 56 scheduled this year.
Last month, the venue hosted the Virgin London Marathon Show, Digital Transformation EXPO Europe, the Business Travel Show Europe, Global Offshore Wind and The Meetings Show. Upcoming events include The London International Horse Show, Shoptalk Europe and InfoSecurity.
Simon Mills, executive director of ExCeL London, said: “After unprecedented times for everyone in the sector, we are pleased to reveal that events at ExCeL are flourishing, and renewed market confidence is growing far faster than expected. Thanks to continued investment, we’ve been able to secure 11 significant new business wins to reinforce ExCeL aided by aspects like our new entry protocols, which put visitor safety and wellbeing at the forefront of experiences.”
Simon Brooks-Ward, event director at The London International Horse Show, one of several events to relocate to ExCeL, commented: “We are very pleased that we are able to stage the event at ExCeL London. ExCeL will offer our horse show customers excellent facilities, first class restaurants, fast digital connection, multiple parking spaces and a relaxing environment for Christmas present buying in the Show’s renowned Shopping Village. Our partners, sponsors and exhibitors including the FEI, British Equestrian and Longines are all supportive of the move and are looking forward to seeing a new version of the Show at ExCeL.”
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