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This study is based on a global survey, concluded in January 2023. It represents up-to-date information on the development and outlook of the global exhibition industry as well as on 21 markets and regions.

Following a hugely successful year for hosting major sporting events, a new report commissioned by UK Sport has revealed the huge benefits that hosting major events delivers for the UK.

Alongside delivering a direct economic impact of £132m (with Birmingham 2022 data yet to be published), supporting 1,600 jobs and a 6:1 return on investment, The Value of Events Report 2022 sets out how hosting 12 events in 25 cities, backed by government funding, brought millions of people together, united communities and positively impacted millions of people’s lives through spectating, volunteering and community activation opportunities.

Report commissioned by UK Sport to The Sports Consultancy - published in 2023. More details at:  https://www.uksport.gov.uk/news/2023/01/12/new-report-reveals-economic-and-social-benefits-of-the-uk-hosting-sporting-events%F0%9F%94%97

The Audience Agency's nationwide longitudinal (ongoing) panel survey of changing views about participating in creative and cultural activities through the pandemic and beyond.

The Audience Agency's nationwide longitudinal (ongoing) panel survey of changing views about participating in creative and cultural activities through the pandemic and beyond.

On behalf of the tourism industry, VisitBritain have sent a paper to the Cabinet Office detailing how government can help the tourism industry recover from COVID-19.

The paper is a result of a rapid and extensive consultation we conducted across the sector with major industry players who were instrumental in the design of the Tourism Sector Deal, including representatives of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), businesses, trade bodies and more. VisitBritain are grateful for the time taken by everyone to share their thoughts and in many cases their own research with us.

After setting out the impact so far and their current economic modelling on the likely impact of continued lockdown or social distancing, this paper proposes actions and recommendations for government across four workstreams: Timelines; People; Regulation; and Long term future.