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eGuide

eGuide

The eGuide provides clear and straightforward guidance for achieving common standards of health, safety and operational planning, management and on-site conduct across UK event venues. 

Further information on the eGuide

Salary survey

Salary survey

Since 2016, the AEV salary survey has reported on trends and benchmarks for all roles across the venue sector, with participating members contributing to a growing body of research on salary levels over time. 

The report provides a detailed look into salaries from across the industry; helpful when recruiting, providing pay rises, updating employee packages and much more.  The finalised report is issued only to those completing the survey.

 

Economic impact study

Economic impact study

The full report breaks down spending and impact into direct, indirect and induced impact, providing a nuanced and complex picture of the exhibition economy.

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Visit Britain Business Events 2024 Delegate Spend Report

Visit Britain Business Events 2024 Delegate Spend Report

VisitBritain’s Business Events has published its Delegate Spend Report 2024, providing a refreshed perspective on Britain’s business events landscape. Seven years on from the previous report, the updated findings offer valuable insights into expenditure patterns across different types of business event, the growing trend of international delegates extending their trips, travel preferences, intention to return and sustainability perceptions of their host destination.

One of the key findings from the new report reveals a significant rise in average delegate spend for business events in Britain, driven largely by increased overnight stays and international delegates staying longer, alongside year-on-year inflationary increases. Total trip expenditure per delegate has risen by 75% since 2017—from £359 to £629 in 2024 (excluding registration fees).


 

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