Conference Leeds, the conferencing bureau for the city of Leeds, UK, is inviting organisers to experience exceptional with the launch of its Explore Leeds campaign, which showcases Leeds as a premier conference destination and encourages business tourism back to the city.

Explore Leeds sees the bureau launch a series of short films, which have been filmed to tell the story of the city as a world-class conference destination as in-person events return.

The 18 films showcase some of the standout venues that can be found across the city, highlighting the city’s exceptional conference and events offerings which feature historic architecture; inspirational locations; diverse meeting, dining and reception spaces; hybrid technology solutions; and luxury accommodation.

The series of films demonstrate Leeds’ status as the epicentre of the modern North. Widely acknowledged as the UK’s first city of health innovation and the largest financial centre outside of London, Leeds also boasts a fast growing digital and information economy – all of which is being built on top of the manufacturing legacy, industrial leadership and innovation woven into the history of the city.

As well as established credentials in industrial leadership and innovation, Leeds also boasts a wealth of events and experiences which allows delegates to immerse themselves in city life during their stay. Staying in Leeds means being just minutes from the action. With a flourishing food and drink scene that caters for everything from street food to Michelin star dining experiences, to bustling nightlife, an array of unique experiences add to the cultural vibrancy of the city.

Claire Heap, Head of Conference Leeds, commented: “Leeds boasts an outstanding conferencing proposition, with an eclectic variety of venues. These venues work collaboratively with industry leading services and our key sector strengths to deliver the perfect partnership which ensures conference organisers and delegates are guaranteed to experience exceptional all in one compact and accessible location.

“We want to inspire conference organisers and delegates to experience our exceptional conferencing city upon their return to Leeds. This is why we’re keen to tell the city’s story as a leading conference destination by shining a light on those 18 venues, and there are many more, which offer unique and personalised experiences that conference organisers and delegates can count on to create world class conferences of their own.”

From existing clients to brand new enquiries, conference organisers and delegates are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from the venues and their teams. The interactive map makes it easier for conference organisers to find their perfect venue and personalise their time in an easily accessible, walkable city in the heart of the North. Conference Leeds, the conferencing bureau for the city of Leeds offers a free and impartial service to assist delegates in experiencing the exceptional.

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