Michael Watton - venue director at Farnborough International
entire event space can accommodate. As
soon as the structures come down after the
show closes, contractors will move in to begin
work on the new permanent Hall 1 which is
due for completion in 2018.
James Heappey, MP for Wells and chair of
the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events,
commented; “It has been great to not only
hear about one of Britain’s greatest event
success stories, but to experience it in all
its glory. It is also very exciting to hear the
plans for the future expansion of the show
and additional events taking place on the site,
with the development of the Hall 1 facility.”
Michael Watton, venue director added;
“We have been delighted to host such an
important group of event industry figures
today, hearing their insights and different
perspectives on the value of major events.
We look forward to welcoming them back to
the airshow in two years’ time when the build
of our new venue is completed, boasting
the first class facilities that will make us the
premier event space in the South East.”
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