Over 2000 delegates Total 100% Q9 Approximately what proportion of your business would you estimate was from….. region / country where your venue is located …the (i.e. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or an English region e.g. – London, the South West, West Midlands, North West etc)? rest of the UK? …the …overseas? Total 100% Section 4: Business performance and trends Q10 Compared to 2012, was your conference and meetings business in 2013…. Please tick one box only Up? About the same? Down? Q11 Compared to 2013, do you expect business in 2014 to be…. Please tick one box only Up? the same? Down? Q12 To what extent do you think the following are barriers to growing your conference business? Not a Moderate Strong barrier barrier barrier Competition from other UK destinations Competition from other overseas destinations Lack of investment in our destination and marketing Austerity in the public sector Q13 To what extent is your venue experiencing demands from conference buyers for the following? Not To some To a at all extent extent Spaces with specific conducive to different meeting objectives (e.g. one-to-one conversations, informal gatherings, presentations, etc.) Secure environments and confidentiality Quality standards and accreditation Environmental and green credentials Meeting packages customised and tailored to specific client needs (as opposed to standard day delegate and residential conference packages)
Over 2000 delegates Total 100% Q9 Approximately what proportion of your business would you estimate was from….. …the region / country where your venue is located (i.e. Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, or an English region – e.g. London, the South West, West Midlands, North West etc)? …the rest of the UK? …overseas? Total 100% Section 4: Business performance and trends Q10 Compared to 2012, was your conference and meetings business in 2013…. Please tick one box only Up? About the same? Down? Q11 Compared to 2013, do you expect business in 2014 to be…. Please tick one box only Up? the same? Down? Q12 To what extent do you think the following are barriers to growing your conference business? Not a barrier Moderate barrier Strong barrier Competition from other UK destinations Competition from other overseas destinations Lack of investment in our destination and marketing Austerity in the public sector Q13 To what extent is your venue experiencing demands from conference buyers for the following? Not at all To some extent To a extent Spaces with specific conducive to different meeting objectives (e.g. one-to-one conversations, informal gatherings, presentations, etc.) Secure environments and confidentiality Quality standards and accreditation Environmental and green credentials Meeting packages customised and tailored to specific client needs (as opposed to standard day delegate and residential conference packages)