London does the business when it comes to conferences

London is the world’s favourite conference destination beating Barcelona, Paris and New York in a global poll.

The results of the survey, carried out among readers of business tourism magazine Conference & Incentive Travel, come as no surprise to David Hornby, commercial director of Visit London.

He said: “London has an unrivalled variety of unique and cutting-edge venues. It also has a wealth of creative and experienced talent.”

Vast and ultra-modern venues sit comfortably alongside the intimate and distinctive, he said.

Being a future Olympic host city will also prove a real selling point, attracting more group business to the capital, said Hornby, as former Olympic host countries benefited from the ‘Olympic effect’ before, during and even after the games.

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London also laid claim to being home to the UK’s favourite purpose-built venue, with Docklands-based conference, exhibition and events venue ExCeL taking the top honour.

Top Conference Destinations:

1. 
   
   London
   
   
2. 
   
   Barcelona
   
   
3. 
   
   Paris
   
   
4. 
   
   Dubai
   
   
5. 
   
   Birmingham
   
   
6. 
   
   Rome
   
   
7. 
   
   Cannes
   
   
8. 
   
   New York
   
   
9. 
   
   Prague
   
   
10. 
    
    Hong Kong