It’s been an incredible year of growth for the conference business at Nottingham Arena with an increase in revenue of over 48%. In 2007/8 the number of events for up to 220 delegates within the East Midlands largest venue, grew from 201 to 224 – an increase of 11.4% in 12 months.
Julie Warren, Sales and Marketing Director at the Arena said “This phenomenal growth demonstrates the team’s hard work over the last year to really drive the business forward and put us on the map.
“We’re becoming a first choice venue for many local clients and we are now attracting larger, national clients who are impressed by our central location, flexibility and the quality of service we offer.”
The growth at the Arena reflects the latest figures from the UK Conference Market Survey which shows the city of Nottingham moving into the top ten of event destinations within the United Kingdom.
Nottingham Arena has worked hard to cement its place as one of the best conference and event venues within the vibrant city of Nottingham.
The Market Survey also indicates a trend towards clients using multi-purpose venues for 25% of their corporate events.
This is something not going unnoticed at Nottingham Arena which is based inside the wider complex of the National Ice Centre, making it an ideal choice for team building events.
Julie said: “Clients like the fact that everything is on their doorstep when they hold an event with us. They can finish their meeting with a team building session on one of our Olympic sized ice rinks, catch one of our fantastic shows from the comfort of an Executive Suite or even head out to one of the many bars and restaurants within a short walk of the venue.
“Being a flexible and multi-purpose venue we can facilitate even the strangest set up or request and bring that extra added value for conference organisers.
With a new catering team on board this year the food offering has improved and with an easy to navigate website and ever growing skilled team based at the venue, the Arena is looking forward to another year of growth in 2008/9.
