CHS Leeds

CHS Leeds is a firm fixture in the MICE tradeshow calendar, and the largest MICE exhibition outside of London. It is a one-day exhibition showcasing the very best destinations and suppliers within the UK.  

This is a show renowned for its free flow format for buyers to make relationships with exhibitors, along with a small number of pre-arranged meetings with hosted buyers. Educational sessions are run throughout the day for buyers and there are additional networking opportunities available through the welcome reception and post-show reception.

Dates & Location:

25 March 2025, Leeds, UK

Who should consider attending?

With buyers seeking inspiration for venues and suppliers across various destinations, this show presents an excellent opportunity for independently owned venues, destination marketing organisations (DMOs), regional properties, activity providers, and unique event venues. It serves as the ideal platform for all these types of businesses to connect with the UK market. Suppliers with strong links to the North of England are especially well-positioned to attract interest from buyers.

Who will you meet?

Connect with high-quality MICE buyers actively looking new destinations, venues, and suppliers. These buyers are particularly interested in venues that are unique, lesser-known, or offer exceptional accessibility and proximity to the North of England. Sustainability is a key priority, with many buyers having strong requirements for environmentally conscious practices.

Expect to engage primarily with buyers from the North of England and the Midlands, including attendees from major cities such as Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, York, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to tap into a market of event professionals and showcase your offerings to a dynamic audience.

Why attend with VisitScotland?

•    Scotland has the largest destination stand at the show each year, with a prime location capturing buyer attention on arrival.
•    Exhibiting as part of Team Scotland aids buyers in recognising your business as Scottish.
•    We can support attending suppliers with introductions in this market.

Attendance with VisitScotland includes:

•    Reserved space to conduct meetings on the VisitScotland branded stand for one representative per company.
•    Pre-show marketing and PR support by VisitScotland.
•    Access to your own personal online portal to manage appointments with buyers at the show.
•    Exclusive pre-event support from the CHS team on how to maximise opportunities with buyers.
•    Refreshments throughout the day and complimentary lunch for one person per company.
•    Tickets to attend additional networking opportunities at the Welcome Reception and After Show Party.
•    pre-show social media marketing from both CHS Leeds and VisitScotland.
•    Access to the CHS show marketing toolkit to promote your presence.
•    One diary system per partner to manage appointments with buyers at the show.

Cost:

£1,750 + VAT. Please note this cost excludes travel and subsistence. Please note that spaces are strictly limited for all opportunities. VisitScotland needs to ensure that the mix of suppliers meets the need of the buyers and therefore reserves the right to make the final selection.

In the event of oversubscription, selection criteria may include:

•    Event registration received within the deadline period.
•    Regional spread of partners – opportunity for partners across Scotland to be represented.
•    Appropriate split of partners suitable for the event: such as across hotels, venues, and DMOs.
•    Suitability of the partner’s business to effectively deliver requirements of the Business Events sector targeted at the event.
•    Previous opportunities to participate. 

Registering your interest does not commit you to attend at this stage, please note that if you are subsequently offered a space and cannot confirm your attendance, your space may be forfeited and offered to those on the waiting list.

Successful applicants will be required to pay directly to CHS Group for attendance to this event. Should you be offered to partner with us, more details will be provided on how to fulfil this payment.

Register your Interest