Glasgow Life has today (12 May) reported a record-breaking year for conference business in the city, with delegate spend delivering its biggest-ever boost to the local economy.
The city's reputation as a leading national and international destination for conferences has been cemented by the latest statistics on the value of this important part of the city's economy.
Figures released by Glasgow Convention Bureau for April 2024 - March 2025 not only highlight a significant increase in the number of delegates at business events in the city but also reveal a record-breaking spend by delegates.
Over the 12 months, Glasgow hosted over 430 conferences, welcoming more than 140,000 delegates who contributed more than £153 million benefit to the local economy – a £10 million increase on the previous year’s results.
