A Guide to Business in Birmingham A Guide to Business in Birmingham | Page 10

A guide to business in Birmingham

Tourism and retail
Birmingham is one of Europe’s biggest conference and event
destinations with a tourism industry worth £4.9bn (2). Major facilities
include the International Convention Centre, the National Exhibition
Centre (NEC) and the Symphony Hall, bringing 42 per cent of all UK
conference and exhibition trade.
Birmingham’s retail sector makes up a large proportion of the city’s economy, featuring one of the
largest shopping centres in the UK, the Bullring, and is the second most visited retail destination
outside of London. Other high value retail space can be found in Martineau Place, The Square and
The Pavilions, although excellent-value retail space can be found on the outskirts of the city
centre in areas like Balsall Heath.

Source: ons.gov.uk/ons/resources Travel Trends, 2012 – ONS

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