Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) has signed a five-year contract with Ocean Media Group, organiser of The Flooring Show, which will bring the trade show back to the spa town every year until 2029. The UK’s largest event dedicated to the flooring industry, The Flooring Show is one of the six large-scale exhibitions taking place at the venue this autumn.
The event is set take over six halls including the addition of Hall Q, with a 30% expansion on the previous year. This major growth underscores the thriving flooring sector and reinforces the show’s status as the UK’s premier flooring trade event.
Featuring more than 400 UK and international brands, the upcoming event is expected to attract over 3,000 visitors including retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, interior designers and developers, generating an estimated economic impact of £450,000 on the spa town.
Paula Lorimer, Director at Harrogate Convention Centre, says: “As the autumn exhibition season begins, I am delighted to renew the relationship with The Flooring Show this year. With the major trade and public exhibitions coming up between now and November, we are expecting
a very busy autumn season that will bring significant footfall to the bars, restaurants and hotels in the Harrogate ahead of the festive season.”