Dining, Conferencing and Unique sites top the list of venue solutions event professionals are sourcing for their 2025 projects, according to our exclusive research.
The buying trends have been revealed in the lead up to next month’s London Venues Summit, which takes place on July 7th at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.
Delegates registering to attend are asked which areas they needed to invest in during 2025 beyond, with a significant 80%+ on the hunt for each of the three top categories, with the top five rounded out by Meetings Venues and Corporate Hospitality.
One of the key advantages of attending is that it allows buyers to inform the organisers about the challenges they are facing in sourcing and managing supplier contracts, as well as any new projects they are developing. By understanding these current buyer trends, we can curate a schedule, matching the right suppliers and educational seminars specially to the buyers’ individual needs, increasing the likelihood of productive discussions and valuable connections.
Most in-demand venue solutions 2025 (Top 10 based on % delegate requests):
- Dining
- Conferencing
- Unique venues
- Meeting venues
- Corporate Hospitality
- Unique venues
- Team Building venues
- Hotel Groups
- Boutique Hotels
- Awards Ceremony venues
Sarah Beall, Managing Director at Forum Events & Media, said: “The way we match buyers and suppliers at the London Venues Summit gives us a unique insight into the types of venues the events industry is looking for right now. Not only does it mean we can deliver a highly-targeted B2B event with proven outcomes for all attendees, but we can deliver valuable insights into how the market is developing at what is a hugely exciting time for all stakeholders.”
For more information about the buying trends data and the London Venues Summit, contact Clair Seeley on c.wyld@forumevents.co.uk | 01992 666724.
