Plymouth is setting out its shopfront as a conference-hosting destination. will showcase itself as a key destination for conferences, meetings and events. The latest event will target organisations seeking a unique experience in the city rated as the ‘best place for quality of life ’in this year’s Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index', it says.
Plymouth scores highly across income distribution, work-life balance, jobs and skills on the MICE scale - that's meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions tourism. Famed for its centuries-old maritime heritage, coastline and commitment to the preservation of its history and environment, Plymouth also has a growing reputation as a location to work, study and play. The Showcase Event, taking place on January 23, at will highlight the varied range of versatile event venues and suppliers from hotels to visitor attractions, including a monastery, zoo and a castle.
With a spectrum of opportunities to suit countless MICE requirements, Plymouth also offers activities from watersports, including kayaking on Plymouth Sound – the site of the UK’s first – to Gin Tasting, teambuilding activities like rock climbing on Dartmoor or drink receptions on boat trips. Destination Plymouth Chief Executive Amanda Lumley says: “Plymouth is not just Britain’s Ocean city but also the highest-performing city in the latest annual Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, consistently scoring above the UK average for quality of life, healt.