Experience UK Annual Report 2024/25 | Page 20

Partnerships and Stakeholders

Experience UK continues its close collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade( DBT) as principal stakeholder.
New Partners 2024 / 25
• PIB Insurance Brokers – specialist risk and insurance solutions for creative industries.
• Leisure Development Partners( LDP) – Insights Partner providing market and economic analysis.
• Mance Communications – PR and Communications Partner serving immersive and hospitality brands.
These additions complement existing relationships with Echo. bravo( Travel), UCARGO( Logistics), and TendersInfo( Procurement Data).
Experience UK is proud to collaborate with a number of key partners who help us deliver exceptional value to our members and support the growth of the experience economy.
Our principal stakeholder is the Department for Business and Trade( DBT). We work closely with their Experience Economy team, which operates within the Creative Industries sector, and the wider DBT / FCO network. Together, we deliver a range of initiatives throughout the year, ensuring our members have access to vital resources, policy insights, and opportunities to expand globally.
TendersInfo, our procurement partner, provides invaluable data and intelligence to our members. This includes daily global tender alerts, bespoke intelligence reports, and access to a comprehensive contact database of key individuals involved in experience-led projects
worldwide. Their expertise helps our members stay informed and competitive in the global marketplace.
Echo. bravo, our trusted travel partner, ensures that our members’ business trips are as seamless and tailored as possible. They provide personalized solutions for flights, hotels, and travel arrangements, working closely with us on trade missions and accommodation sourcing for major expos. Their commitment to detail ensures smooth travel experiences for our members, even for the most complex international events.
UCARGO, an award-winning freight forwarder, is another critical partner supporting our members in logistics. With over a decade of experience in managing complex cargo projects across the Middle East, Europe, China, and the USA, UCARGO is trusted by Experience UK members to navigate the challenges of delivering installations and projects globally. Whether by air, road, or sea, their tailored freight solutions ensure that members’ goods reach their destinations safely and efficiently.
Together they enable Experience UK to deliver data-driven insight, global mobility support, and visibility for members in competitive markets.