glasgow business events

Glasgow is now Europe's fastest-growing conference destination, greatly assisted by the SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre), opened in Glasgow in1985, with the ‘Armadillo’ or Clyde Auditorium added in 1997. The University of Glasgow too has contributed in no small part to Glasgow’s ever growing reputation as one of Europe’s top tourist and conference destinations.

Glasgow has recently unveiled a unique Five Star Promise to conference organisers encompassing hotels, transport, convention facilities, an accommodation booking service and marketing support that is tailored to assist organisers in an unprecedented way.

Glasgow’s hoteliers, the city’s principal public transport provider, the Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC) and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) have joined forces to offer a comprehensive pledge to meetings organisers that sets the city apart from the competition.

As part of the Five Star Promise, Greater Glasgow Hotels Association (GGHA) pledges that prices will not be artificially inflated when major events and conferences are in the metropolitan area.

Scotland’s largest city offers the UK’s only conference travel ticket, which allows delegates unlimited travel on buses, trains, the underground and ferries throughout the metropolitan Glasgow area.

The SECC is the UK’s largest integrated conference and convention centre, and it offers all-inclusive pricing where AV and technical support, cleaning and security come as standard.